Syndromes: Vata-Pitta imbalance

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  • Peperomia pellucida

    Botanical Overview Peperomia pellucida is a small, succulent herbaceous plant of the Piperaceae family, commonly known as Clearweed, Shiny bush, or Pepper elder. It grows widely in tropical regions of America, Southeast Asia, and West Africa. The whole plant, especially the leaves, is traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and…


  • Rauvolfia serpentina

    Botanical Overview Rauvolfia serpentina, commonly known as Indian snakeroot, Chandrabhaga, and Sarpagandha, is a member of the Apocynaceae family. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. The root of the plant is primarily used in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying with a bitter taste. Its energetic directionality is descending,…


  • Terminalia arjuna

    Botanical Overview Terminalia arjuna, commonly known as Arjuna or Arjun tree, belongs to the Combretaceae family. The medicinally used part is the bark (cortex). It is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Energetics The bark is considered to have a neutral temperature and drying moisture quality. The taste profile includes bitter and astringent…