♩
If it heals, it's here <3
✦ ✦ ✦
Botanical Overview Cordyceps sinensis, commonly known as Caterpillar fungus or Dong Chong Xia Cao, belongs to the family Ophiocordycipitaceae. It grows primarily on the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayas, including regions in China, Bhutan, and Nepal. The part used medicinally is the fruiting body which is a parasitic fungus. Energetics This fungus is considered warming in…
Botanical Overview Prunella vulgaris, commonly known as Self-heal or Heal-all, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, the plant’s aerial parts including leaves and flowers are used medicinally. Energetics Prunella vulgaris has a cooling temperature and moistening moisture quality. Its taste profile includes bitter, astringent,…
Botanical Overview Echinacea angustifolia belongs to the Asteraceae family and is commonly known as Narrowleaf purple coneflower or Black Sampson. It is native to the central United States and North America. The root and aerial parts of the plant are primarily used in herbal medicine preparations. Energetics This herb has a neutral temperature and moisture…
Botanical Overview Baptisia tinctoria, commonly known as Yellow Wild Indigo, Horsefly Weed, or St. John’s Wort False Indigo, belongs to the Fabaceae family. Native to Eastern and Southeastern North America, this herb’s roots and aerial parts are utilized medicinally. Energetics It has warming and drying properties, with a taste profile that is bitter and acrid.…