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Botanical Overview Quassia amara belongs to the family Simaroubaceae and is commonly known as Bitterwood, Quassia, Amargo, and Amazaquine. It is native to regions including the Caribbean, Central and South America, and the West Indies. The primary parts used medicinally are the wood, bark, and root. Energetics Quassia amara is considered cooling and drying in…
Botanical Overview Petroselinum crispum (radix), commonly known as parsley root, Hamburg parsley, turnip-rooted parsley, or root parsley, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The primary part used medicinally is the root, which is native to the Mediterranean and widely cultivated across Europe. Energetics The root is generally considered warming and drying. It features bitter, pungent, and…
Botanical Overview Artemisia princeps, commonly known as Japanese mugwort or Yomogi, belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is native to East Asia including Japan, Korea, and China. The leaf and herb parts of the plant are primarily used in herbal medicine. Energetics The herb is characterized as warming and drying, with bitter and acrid tastes.…
Botanical Overview Origanum majorana, commonly known as Marjoram or Sweet marjoram, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and Western Asia, and has been widely cultivated in Europe. The main parts used medicinally are the aerial parts including leaves and flowering tops. Marjoram is prized for its aromatic properties and…
Botanical Overview Alchemilla vulgaris, commonly known as Lady’s Mantle, is a perennial herb in the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe and parts of Northern Asia and has been introduced to North America. The aerial parts of the plant are used medicinally and have a long tradition in Western herbal medicine. Common names include…
Botanical Overview Juniperus communis, commonly known as Common juniper or Juniper berry, belongs to the Cupressaceae family. It is native across Europe, North America, and Asia. The parts used medicinally include the berries, leaves, and twigs. Energetics This plant exhibits warming temperature and drying moisture energetics. Its tastes are bitter, pungent, and astringent, with an…
Botanical Overview Armoracia rusticana, commonly known as horseradish, belongs to the Brassicaceae family. The plant is native to Europe and Western Asia and is naturalized in North America. The root is the primary part used for medicinal and culinary purposes, known for its pungent taste and warming effects. Energetics Horseradish has warming temperature and drying…
Botanical Overview Aesculus hippocastanum, commonly known as Horse Chestnut or Conker Tree, belongs to the family Hippocastanaceae (sometimes placed in Sapindaceae). This deciduous tree is native to Europe and Western Asia. The medicinal parts primarily include the seeds, bark, leaves, and flowers. Energetics The energetics of horse chestnut are characterized by a neutral temperature and…
Botanical Overview Marrubium vulgare (White horehound) is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family. Commonly used parts include the leaf and aerial parts. The plant is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia and has been introduced to North America. Common names: White horehound, Horehound. Energetics Temperature: Cooling Moisture: Drying Tastes: Bitter Tonicity: Relaxing…
Botanical Overview Humulus lupulus, commonly known as hops or common hop, belongs to the family Cannabaceae. The plant is traditionally used in herbal medicine for its sedative and digestive properties. The primary parts used are the flower cones, with leaves and stems sometimes applied. Native to Europe, North America, and Western Asia, hops have been…