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Zea mays

Botanical Overview Zea mays (family Poaceae), commonly known as corn silk or maize silk, refers specifically to the stigmas of the maize plant. Native to Central America and now cultivated globally, corn silk has a long history in traditional herbal medicine where the stigma is harvested and used medicinally. Common names include Corn silk, Maize…
Hydrocotyle vulgaris

Botanical Overview Hydrocotyle vulgaris, commonly known as Marsh Pennywort or Water Pennywort, is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Araliaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia, typically found in wetlands and marshy areas. The whole plant is traditionally used in herbal applications. Energetics This plant has a cooling temperature and moistening moisture…
Malva sylvestris

Botanical Overview Malva sylvestris, commonly known as Common mallow or High mallow, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Malvaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia but is widely introduced worldwide. The parts used medicinally include the flowers, leaves, and roots. It is traditionally recognized for its soothing properties on…
Bergenia ciliata

Botanical Overview Bergenia ciliata, belonging to the Saxifragaceae family, is commonly known as Hairy Bergenia, Pashanbheda, or Stonebreaker. It is native to the Himalayan regions of South Asia and China. The rhizome, leaves, and roots of this plant are commonly used in traditional herbal medicine. Energetics The plant exhibits a cooling and moistening nature with…
Symphytum × uplandicum

Botanical Overview Symphytum × uplandicum, commonly known as Russian comfrey or houndstongue comfrey, is a hybrid species in the Boraginaceae family. Primarily, its roots and leaves are used medicinally. This hardy plant is native to Europe and has been introduced to North America. It is valued traditionally for its wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties. Energetics…
Valeriana sitchensis

Botanical Overview Valeriana sitchensis, commonly known as Sitka valerian, is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. It is native to the northwestern regions of North America, including Alaska and British Columbia. The medicinal parts used traditionally include the root and rhizome. It is notable for its sedative and nervine qualities. Energetics This herb exhibits cooling…
Aralia racemosa

Botanical Overview Aralia racemosa, commonly known as American spikenard or Small spikenard, belongs to the Araliaceae family. It is native to Eastern North America. The parts used medicinally include the root and rhizome. Energetics Aralia racemosa is considered warming and moistening, with bitter and sweet tastes. It has a descending and outward energetic directionality and…
Sambucus ebulus

Botanical Overview Sambucus ebulus (family Adoxaceae), commonly known as Danewort, Dwarf Elder, and European Dwarf Elder, is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The plant’s rhizome, fruit, stem, and leaf are used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in energetic quality, with a bitter and sweet taste. It has a…
Allium ursinum

Botanical Overview Allium ursinum, commonly known as Bear’s garlic, Ramsons, or Wild garlic, belongs to the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and parts of North Africa. The parts used medicinally include the leaves, bulbs, and flowers. Energetics The plant is considered to have a cooling and moistening energetic profile with a…
Vaccinium macrocarpon (fructus)

Botanical Overview Vaccinium macrocarpon (fructus), commonly known as cranberry, large cranberry, or American cranberry, belongs to the Ericaceae family. The harvested part used medicinally is the fruit. It is native to North America. Cranberries are well-known for their distinctive sour taste and rich phytochemical profile. Energetics The fruit is generally considered cooling in nature and…

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