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Botanical Overview Ophiocordyceps sinensis, commonly known as Cordyceps, Caterpillar Fungus, or Dong Chong Xia Cao, belongs to the family Ophiocordycipitaceae. It is a parasitic fungus native to the Himalayan regions including Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of China. The medicinal parts used are primarily the fruiting bodies and mycelium. Traditionally revered in Tibetan and Traditional…
Botanical Overview Terminalia bellirica is a tree in the Combretaceae family native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly known as Baheda, Beleric, Bibhitaki, or Belliric Myrobalan. The primary parts used medicinally include the fruit, seed, and bark. It is an integral herb in traditional Ayurvedic formulations and other Asian traditional medicine systems. Energetics The herb…
Botanical Overview Latin Name: Boswellia serrataFamily: BurseraceaeParts Used: Gum resinCommon Names: Indian frankincense, Salai, Shallaki Energetics Temperature: warmingMoisture: dryingTastes: bitter, pungentDirectionality: ascending, outwardTonicity: relaxingQi/Blood/Fluid: qi Primary Actions Anti-inflammatory Analgesic Antioxidant Astringent Immunomodulatory Indications Western Joint pain Inflammation Osteoarthritis Asthma Ulcerative colitis Syndromes Chronic inflammatory conditions Degenerative joint disease Autoimmune disorders TCM Painful joints Swellings Lung…