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Botanical Overview Citrus aurantium, commonly known as Bitter orange, Seville orange, or Sour orange, belongs to the Rutaceae family. The plant is native to the Mediterranean region, Southeast Asia, and North Africa. Various parts are utilized medicinally, including the fruit peel, flowers, leaves, and essential oil. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in…
Botanical Overview Tabernanthe iboga belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is native to Central and Western Africa. The primary parts used medicinally are the root and root bark. Commonly known as Iboga or Ibogaine, the plant is known for its potent psychoactive effects and is traditionally used in ritualistic settings by indigenous peoples. Energetics This…
Botanical Overview Aframomum melegueta belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and is commonly known as Grains of Paradise, Melegueta pepper, Guinea pepper, and Alligator pepper. It is native to West Africa, where its seeds are harvested and used medicinally and as a spice. Energetics This plant is considered warming and drying with a pungent and bitter…
Botanical Overview Areca catechu, commonly known as Areca palm, Areca nut, or Betel nut, belongs to the family Arecaceae. The primary parts used medicinally are the seed and fruit. This palm species is native to South and Southeast Asia and widespread throughout the Pacific Islands. Energetics Areca nut is traditionally considered warming and drying with…
Botanical Overview Frangula alnus, commonly known as Alder buckthorn, Glossy buckthorn, Frangula, or Black alder, belongs to the family Rhamnaceae. The medicinal part used traditionally is the bark. This small deciduous tree or shrub is native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa where it commonly grows in moist habitats. Energetics Frangula alnus bark has…
Botanical Overview Brucea javanica is a flowering plant species in the family Simaroubaceae native to Southeast Asia, Indonesia, China, and India. Commonly known as Java Brucea or Macassar kernel, the main parts used medicinally are the seeds and fruit. The plant has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially in Traditional Chinese…
Botanical Overview Allium cepa, commonly known as onion or common onion, is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family cultivated worldwide. The bulb is the primary part used medicinally, with occasional use of the leaf. It is a staple culinary and medicinal plant. Energetics Onion has a warming temperature and drying moisture quality. Its tastes are…
Botanical Overview Agrimonia eupatoria, commonly called Agrimony, Church Steeples, or Sticklewort, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The aerial parts, including leaves, flowers, and herbaceous stems, are traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics Agrimony is considered cooling and drying energetically, with a bitter,…
Botanical Overview Ganoderma lucidum, commonly known as Lingzhi or Reishi, belongs to the Ganodermataceae family. The medicinal parts used primarily include the fruiting body and mycelium of this polypore mushroom native to East and Southeast Asia, particularly China, Japan, and Korea. Energetics In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ganoderma lucidum is considered to have a cooling temperature…
Botanical Overview Hypericum perforatum, commonly known as St. John’s Wort, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Hypericaceae. The plant is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa but has become naturalized worldwide. The primary parts used medicinally are the flowering tops and aerial parts harvested during bloom. Common names include St. John’s…