Parts Used: flowering tops

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  • Betonica officinalis

    Botanical Overview Betonica officinalis, commonly known as Betony, Holy Betony, or Wood Betony, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe, temperate regions of Asia, and the Mediterranean. The parts used medicinally include the aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops. Energetics Betony is considered cooling in temperature and drying in moisture. Its taste…


  • Schizonepeta tenuifolia

    Botanical Overview Schizonepeta tenuifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Lamiaceae family, commonly known as Japanese catnip, Japanese hedge nettle, or Jing Jie in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The aerial parts, including leaves and flowering tops, are primarily used in herbal preparations. Native to East Asia (China, Japan, Korea), it grows widely in these…


  • Achillea santolina

    Botanical Overview Achillea santolina belongs to the family Asteraceae and is commonly referred to as Cottonweed yarrow, Santolina yarrow, or Wormwood yarrow. The parts used medicinally include the aerial parts, flowering tops, and leaves. The species is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and Western Asia. Energetics This herb has a warming temperature and…


  • Thymbra spicata

    Botanical Overview Thymbra spicata, commonly known as Eastern Mediterranean thyme, spiked thyme, or wild thyme, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is indigenous to the Eastern Mediterranean region including parts of the Middle East and Southeastern Europe. The leaves and flowering tops are the parts most commonly used in herbal preparations. Energetics This herb is…


  • Teucrium polium

    Botanical Overview Teucrium polium is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Commonly known as Felty Germander, Polium Germander, or Pennyroyal Germander, it is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and Western Asia. The medicinal parts used include the aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops. Energetics Teucrium polium is considered cooling and…


  • Baccharis trimera

    Botanical Overview Baccharis trimera is a perennial shrub belonging to the Asteraceae family, commonly known as Carqueja or Brazilian Tea. It is native to South America, particularly Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The parts used medicinally include the aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops. The plant has a long history of traditional use in the…


  • Stachys officinalis

    Botanical Overview Stachys officinalis (syn. Betonica officinalis), commonly known as Betony, Wood Betony, or Bishop’s Wort, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is indigenous to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The medicinal parts used include the aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops, traditionally harvested during flowering. Energetics Betony is considered cooling and…


  • Artemisia absinthium

    Botanical Overview Artemisia absinthium, commonly known as Wormwood, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia, and has been introduced to North America. The parts commonly used medicinally are the leaves and flowering tops. Common names include Wormwood, Absinthium, and Common wormwood. Energetics Temperature: warming Moisture:…