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Botanical Overview Punica granatum (pericarp) belongs to the family Lythraceae. The pericarp, or peel, of the pomegranate fruit is the part used medicinally. Commonly known as pomegranate peel or rind, this part of the plant is traditionally harvested from the cultivated Punica granatum tree native to Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian regions. Energetics The…
Botanical Overview Juglans nigra (pericarp), commonly known as Black walnut hull or Black walnut pericarp, belongs to the Juglandaceae family. The medicinal part used is primarily the pericarp (hull) of the nuts. This species is native to Eastern North America and has been traditionally used for various health indications. Energetics The pericarp is considered cooling…
Botanical Overview Citrus × aurantium, commonly known as bitter orange, Seville orange, or sour orange, belongs to the Rutaceae family. The medicinal part used is the pericarp, or dried orange peel. It is native to the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, and North Africa and has a long history as a digestive and mild stimulant herb. Energetics…
Botanical Overview Garcinia cambogia belongs to the family Clusiaceae and is commonly known as Malabar tamarind, Garcinia, Kudampuli, and Brindleberry. Native to Southeast Asia and India, the medicinal parts primarily used are the fruit rind or pericarp. It is traditionally valued for its sour and acidic taste and is often employed to aid digestion and…
Botanical Overview Illicium verum (Star anise) is a member of the Schisandraceae family and primarily valued for its dried fruit, commonly used in traditional medicines and culinary applications. Native to East Asia, especially China and Vietnam, it is recognized by its star-shaped pericarps and sweet-pungent aroma. Common names include Star anise, Chinese star anise, and…