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  • Passiflora incarnata

    Botanical Overview Passiflora incarnata, commonly known as Passionflower, Maypop, or Passion flower, belongs to the family Passifloraceae. It is native to Eastern North America, especially the Southeastern United States. The parts used medicinally include the aerial parts, leaves, flowers, and the herb. Energetics This herb is considered cooling in temperature and neutral in moisture. Its…


  • Scutellaria lateriflora

    Botanical Overview Scutellaria lateriflora (family Lamiaceae), commonly known as blue skullcap, mad dog skullcap, or side-flowering skullcap, is a North American native herbaceous perennial. The aerial parts including leaves and flowers are used medicinally. Energetics It is traditionally considered cooling and moistening in nature, with a bitter taste. Its action descends and it has a…


  • Leonurus cardiaca

    Botanical Overview Leonurus cardiaca, commonly called Motherwort, Lion’s Tail, or Lion’s Ear, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and has been introduced to North America. The most commonly used parts are the aerial parts including the leaves and flowers. Energetics Motherwort is considered cooling in temperature…


  • Crataegus monogyna

    Botanical Overview Crataegus monogyna, commonly known as Common hawthorn or Single-seeded hawthorn, is a member of the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. The medicinal parts include the flowers, leaves, and fruit, traditionally harvested for cardiovascular and mild sedative uses. Energetics This herb is considered neutral in temperature with…


  • Hyssopus officinalis

    Botanical Overview Hyssopus officinalis, commonly known as Hyssop, is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Central Asia and Europe, it is traditionally harvested for its leaves, flowers, and aerial parts. Known also as Hyssop sage or Garden hyssop, it has been used in herbal medicine for…


  • Verbascum thapsus

    Botanical Overview Verbascum thapsus, commonly known as common mullein, great mullein, or woolly mullein, is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia and has been widely naturalized in North America. The parts used medicinally include the leaf, flower, and root. The plant is well-known for its soft, densely hairy…


  • Thymus vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Thymus vulgaris, commonly known as Garden thyme or simply Thyme, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region, this aromatic plant is widely cultivated for its culinary and medicinal uses. The parts used traditionally include the leaves, flowers, and aerial parts. Energetics Thyme is considered warming and…


  • Taraxacum officinale

    Botanical Overview Taraxacum officinale, commonly known as Dandelion, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is widely distributed across Europe, North America, and Asia, commonly naturalized worldwide. The parts used medicinally include the root, leaf, and flower. This resilient plant is famed for its bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. Energetics Dandelion exhibits…


  • Matricaria chamomilla

    Botanical Overview Matricaria chamomilla, commonly known as Chamomile or German chamomile, belongs to the family Asteraceae. The primary part used medicinally is the dried flower. It is native to Europe and Western Asia but has become naturalized worldwide. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in nature with bitter and sweet tastes. It has…


  • Tanacetum vulgare

    Botanical Overview Tanacetum vulgare, commonly known as Common tansy, Golden buttons, or Bitter buttons, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Eurasia and widely naturalized in North America. The medicinal parts primarily used are the flower and leaf. Energetics This plant is considered warming and drying with bitter and pungent tastes. Its energetic…