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Botanical Overview Huperzia serrata, commonly known as Chinese club moss or toadstool clubmoss, is a member of the Lycopodiaceae family. This plant is native to China and parts of Southeast Asia. The aerial parts and leaves of the plant are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics The energetics of Huperzia serrata are generally considered neutral…
Botanical Overview Grindelia robusta, commonly known as Gumweed or Robust gumweed, belongs to the family Asteraceae. Native to Western North America, particularly the Southwestern United States, this plant’s aerial parts, flower heads, and leaves are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Common names: Gumweed, Robust gumweed. Energetics Temperature: Neutral Moisture: Drying Tastes: Bitter, Acrid Directionality: Descending,…
Botanical Overview Epilobium parviflorum, commonly known as Small-flowered Willowherb or Hairy Willowherb, belongs to the Onagraceae family. Native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northwest Africa, this species primarily uses its aerial parts, leaves, and flowers in herbal applications. Energetics This herb is considered energetically neutral in temperature with a drying moisture quality. Its taste profile…
Botanical Overview Ajuga turkestanica is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family, commonly known as Turkestan Bugleweed. It is native to Central Asia, particularly the Turkestan region. The medicinally used parts are the aerial parts harvested for their bioactive compounds. Energetics The plant is considered to have a neutral temperature and moisture energetic…
Botanical Overview Mentha spicata, commonly known as Spearmint, Garden mint, or Common mint, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia but is now cultivated worldwide. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and aerial parts. This herb is widely recognized for its aromatic, refreshing…
Botanical Overview Solanum dulcamara, commonly known as Bittersweet Nightshade or Woody Nightshade, belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia but also naturalized in North America. The parts used medicinally include aerial parts such as leaves, stems, and berries. Energetics This herb has a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its…
Botanical Overview Eupatorium purpureum, commonly known as Joe-Pye weed or Spotted Joe-Pye weed, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to Eastern North America, especially the United States and Canada, this species is traditionally utilized medicinally with the aerial parts including leaves and stems being most commonly employed. Common names for…
Botanical Overview Cnicus benedictus, commonly known as Blessed Thistle, belongs to the Asteraceae family. This herb is native to the Mediterranean region, Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics Blessed Thistle is considered warming and drying in nature, with a distinctly bitter…
Botanical Overview Prunella vulgaris, commonly known as Self-heal or Heal-all, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, the plant’s aerial parts including leaves and flowers are used medicinally. Energetics Prunella vulgaris has a cooling temperature and moistening moisture quality. Its taste profile includes bitter, astringent,…
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,…