Interactions: anticoagulants (additive bleeding risk)

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  • Salix alba

    Botanical Overview Salix alba, commonly known as White willow, European willow, or simply Willow, belongs to the family Salicaceae. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The medicinal parts commonly used are the bark and leaves. Energetics White willow is considered cooling and drying in nature, with bitter and astringent tastes. It…


  • Andrographis paniculata

    Botanical Overview Andrographis paniculata, commonly known as King of Bitters or Kalmegh, is a medicinal plant belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Native to South and Southeast Asia, this plant’s leaves and whole plant are primarily used in traditional herbal medicine. Energetics The energetics of Andrographis paniculata are characterized as cooling and drying, with a notably…


  • Cinnamomum cassia

    Botanical Overview Cinnamomum cassia, commonly known as Cassia or Chinese cinnamon, belongs to the family Lauraceae. This evergreen tree is native to China and Southeast Asia. The medicinal part used is primarily the bark, harvested and dried to produce the characteristic aromatic spice and herbal remedy. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in…