Interactions: alcohol (additive CNS depression)

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  • Valeriana officinalis

    Botanical Overview Valeriana officinalis (family Caprifoliaceae) is commonly known as Valerian, Garden valerian, or Garden heliotrope. The medicinal part used predominantly is the root. Native to Europe and Asia, it is also widely naturalized in North America. Energetics Valerian root is considered neutral in temperature and moistening in moisture. It has bitter and pungent tastes…


  • Magnolia officinalis

    Botanical Overview Magnolia officinalis belongs to the Magnoliaceae family and is commonly known as Magnolia bark or Houpu Magnolia bark. The medicinal part used is primarily the dried bark. This tree species is native to East Asia, particularly China and Japan. Energetics In traditional energetic terms, Magnolia officinalis is warming and drying, with bitter and…