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Botanical Overview Matricaria chamomilla, commonly known as Chamomile or German chamomile, belongs to the family Asteraceae. The primary part used medicinally is the dried flower. It is native to Europe and Western Asia but has become naturalized worldwide. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in nature with bitter and sweet tastes. It has…
Botanical Overview Mentha × piperita, commonly known as Peppermint or Mint, belongs to the family Lamiaceae. This hybrid species is native to Europe and Asia but widely cultivated in North America. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and aerial parts. Peppermint is famous for its aromatic essential oils, predominantly menthol and menthone. Energetics…
Botanical Overview Zingiber officinale, commonly known as Ginger, belongs to the family Zingiberaceae. The medicinal part used is primarily the rhizome. Native to Southeast Asia and India, ginger is widely cultivated across tropical Asia. Energetics It is warming and drying in nature, with a pungent and sweet taste. Its energetic directionality is ascending and outward,…
Botanical Overview Tanacetum vulgare, commonly known as Common tansy, Golden buttons, or Bitter buttons, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Eurasia and widely naturalized in North America. The medicinal parts primarily used are the flower and leaf. Energetics This plant is considered warming and drying with bitter and pungent tastes. Its energetic…
Botanical Overview Artemisia abrotanum, commonly known as Southernwood, Old Woman, or Warwood, is a member of the Asteraceae family. This herb is native to Europe, the Mediterranean, and Western Asia. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and flowering tops. Energetics Southernwood has a warming temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste profile includes…
Botanical Overview Rumex acetosella, commonly known as Sheep’s sorrel, Red sorrel, Field sorrel, or Yellow sorrel, is a herbaceous plant of the Polygonaceae family. It is native to Europe but naturalized widely across North America, Asia, and Australia. The most commonly used parts are the leaves and roots. Energetics This plant is characterized by a…
Botanical Overview Capsella bursa-pastoris, commonly known as Shepherd’s Purse, is a member of the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia but widely naturalized throughout North America. The medicinal parts primarily used are the aerial parts and leaves harvested when fresh or dried. Energetics This herb is considered to have a neutral temperature…
Botanical Overview Smilax officinalis, also known as Sarsaparilla or Mexican sarsaparilla, is a member of the Smilacaceae family. The rhizome and root parts of the plant are primarily used medicinally. This species is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean and has been traditionally valued for its therapeutic properties. Energetics Smilax officinalis exhibits a…
Botanical Overview Ruta graveolens, commonly known as Common rue, belongs to the Rutaceae family. The plant is native to the Mediterranean region, Southern Europe, and parts of West Asia. The leaves, stems, and flowers of the plant are used medicinally. It has a long history of use in traditional Western herbalism and other systems for…
Botanical Overview Daucus carota, commonly known as carrot seed, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The seed is the primary part used medicinally. Native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, it has a history of traditional use in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying with bitter, pungent, and sweet tastes. It…