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Botanical Overview Pausinystalia johimbe, commonly known as Yohimbe or Johimbe, is a member of the Rubiaceae family native to Central and West Africa. The bark is the part traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This plant has warming and drying energetic qualities, characterized by a bitter taste. It is considered tonifying but directionality and qi/blood/fluid…
Botanical Overview Croton lechleri is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family, commonly known as Dragon’s blood, Sangre de drago, or Sangre de grado. This tropical tree is native to the Amazon Basin in South America, especially Peru and Ecuador. The medicinal part primarily used is the red latex sap extracted from the bark. Energetics The…
Botanical Overview Saussurea costus, commonly known as Costus root, Kuth, or Kuth root, belongs to the Asteraceae family. The medicinally used part is primarily the root. Native to the Himalayan region including India, China, and Pakistan, this plant has a long history in traditional medicine systems. Energetics Saussurea costus is considered warming and drying, with…
Botanical Overview Gaultheria procumbens, commonly known as Eastern teaberry, Checkerberry, Wintergreen, American wintergreen, and Boxberry, belongs to the Ericaceae family. Native to Eastern North America, including the Northeastern United States and Southeastern Canada, the plant’s leaf, berry, and stem are traditionally utilized for medicinal purposes. Energetics Wintergreen herb has a cooling temperature quality with a…
Botanical Overview Capsicum annuum (fructus) belongs to the Solanaceae family and includes widely cultivated types such as bell peppers, chili peppers, and paprika. The medicinally used part is the fruit, which varies from sweet to pungent varieties. It is native to Central and South America but is now grown worldwide for culinary and medicinal purposes.…
Botanical Overview Artemisia afra, commonly known as African Wormwood, Wild Wormwood, or Umhlonyane, is a perennial medicinal herb in the Asteraceae family native to Southern Africa and Ethiopia. The leaves, flowers, and stems are primarily used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This herb has warming and drying energetics, with bitter and pungent tastes. It is characterized…
Botanical Overview Crataeva nurvala, commonly known as Three-leaved caper or Varuna, belongs to the Capparaceae family. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Traditionally, the bark, root, and leaves of the plant are used medicinally. Energetics The plant is considered cooling in temperature and drying in moisture. It has bitter and astringent…
Botanical Overview Saraca asoca (family Fabaceae), commonly known as Ashoka or the sorrowless tree, is a sacred medicinal plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The bark, flowers, leaves, and seeds are traditionally used parts. Energetics The plant is considered energetically neutral in temperature, drying in moisture influence, with predominantly astringent and bitter…
Botanical Overview Crocus sativus (Family: Iridaceae) is commonly known as Saffron or Saffron crocus. The parts used medicinally are the stigma and styles of the flower. Native to the Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia, it is cultivated notably in Iran, Spain, Greece, Morocco, and Kashmir (India). Energetics Crocus sativus is considered warming and drying in…
Botanical Overview Rauvolfia serpentina, commonly known as Indian snakeroot, Chandrabhaga, and Sarpagandha, is a member of the Apocynaceae family. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. The root of the plant is primarily used in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying with a bitter taste. Its energetic directionality is descending,…