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Botanical Overview Ligustrum lucidum, commonly known as Glossy privet or Nu zhen zi, belongs to the Oleaceae family. The medicinal part used is the fruit, traditionally used in East Asia, especially China. Energetics The fruit has a neutral temperature and moistening moisture quality, with bitter and sweet tastes. It is considered tonifying, particularly nourishing essence…
Botanical Overview Akebia quinata, commonly known as chocolate vine or five-leaf akebia, belongs to the family Lardizabalaceae. Native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, it is valued in traditional herbal medicine. The primarily used parts include the stems, fruit, and leaves. Energetics Akebia quinata is considered to have a neutral temperature and moisture…
Botanical Overview Evodia rutaecarpa, commonly known as Evodia or Wu Zhu Yu, is a plant in the Rutaceae family primarily found in East Asia, including China and Korea. The fruit, root, and leaves are the parts traditionally used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying, featuring bitter and pungent tastes. It has an…
Botanical Overview Tetradium ruticarpum, also known as Euodia or Wu Zhu Yu, belongs to the Rutaceae family. Its ripe fruit is the commonly used medicinal part. The plant is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan, and is widely utilized in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in…
Botanical Overview Forsythia suspensa (fructus) belongs to the Oleaceae family. The medicinal part used is the dried fruit, commonly known as Weeping Forsythia Fruit or Lian Qiao in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is native to East Asia, particularly China and Korea. Energetics This fruit has a cooling temperature quality coupled with a drying moisture attribute.…
Botanical Overview Gardenia jasminoides (fructus), commonly known as Cape Jasmine Fruit, Zhi Zi, or Gardenia Fruit, belongs to the Rubiaceae family. The medicinal part used is the fruit, traditionally harvested and dried for various therapeutic purposes across East and Southeast Asia. Energetics The fruit is characterized by a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality, with…
Botanical Overview Ziziphus spina-christi (Rhamnaceae) is commonly known as Christ’s Thorn Jujube, Nabq, Jerusalem Thorn, and Sidr. The plant is native to North Africa, the Middle East, the Horn of Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. Commonly used parts include the bark, fruit, leaf, and root. Energetics Ziziphus spina-christi is characterized by cooling temperature and moistening…
Botanical Overview Vangueria madagascariensis is a small tree or shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Commonly known as Wild Medlar, Tengere, Spanish Tamarind, or African medlar, it is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Comoros Islands. Various parts are used medicinally including the fruit, leaves, roots, and bark. Energetics This plant is considered to…
Botanical Overview Xylopia aethiopica is a member of the Annonaceae family, commonly known as Ethiopian pepper, Negro pepper, or Guinea pepper. It is native to West and Central Tropical Africa. The primary medicinal parts used are the fruit, seeds, and bark. Energetics This plant exhibits warming temperature and drying moisture energetics. The taste profile includes…
Botanical Overview Nauclea latifolia is a member of the Rubiaceae family, commonly known as African peach or pin cushion tree. Native to West and Central Africa, various parts of the plant including the bark, leaves, roots, stem bark, and fruit are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics The plant exhibits a neutral temperature and moisture energetic profile,…