Parts Used: Rhizome

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  • Elymus repens (rhizoma)

    Botanical Overview Elymus repens (rhizoma), commonly known as Couch grass or Quackgrass, belongs to the Poaceae family. The medicinal part used is the rhizome, primarily harvested for its traditional uses. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Energetics This plant is characterized by a cooling temperature and moistening moisture quality. Its taste is…


  • Aralia nudicaulis

    Botanical Overview Aralia nudicaulis, commonly known as Wild sarsaparilla, False sarsaparilla, or Shootbeam, is a member of the Araliaceae family. The plant is native to North America, particularly Canada and the northeastern United States. The root and rhizome are the parts primarily used medicinally. Energetics This herb has a neutral temperature and moisture energetics, with…


  • Cyperus scariosus

    Botanical Overview Cyperus scariosus is a member of the Cyperaceae family commonly known as Nagarmotha or Cyperus grass. Its rhizomes and roots are the primary parts used medicinally. This plant is indigenous to South and Southeast Asia and holds a significant role in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Energetics The plant exhibits a warming temperature and drying…


  • Drynaria fortunei

    Botanical Overview Drynaria fortunei (family Polypodiaceae) is a traditional medicinal fern native to China, Taiwan, Japan, and parts of Southeast Asia. Commonly known as Fortune’s drynaria or Gu-sui-bu in Chinese medicine, the rhizome with rootlets is the part used medicinally. It is primarily employed for its effects on bone health and musculoskeletal system. Energetics This…


  • Alisma orientale

    Botanical Overview Alisma orientale (family Alismataceae), commonly known as Oriental water plantain or water plantain, is native to East Asia, particularly China, Japan, and Korea. The rhizome and root are the parts traditionally used medicinally. Energetics This herb is characterized as cooling and moistening in nature, with sweet and bland tastes. Its action is descending,…


  • Anemopsis californica

    Botanical Overview Anemopsis californica, commonly known as Yerba Mansa or Lizard Tail, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Saururaceae native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. The plant’s root, rhizome, and leaves are traditionally harvested for medicinal use. Energetics Yerba Mansa is characterized by a warming temperature and drying moisture. It…


  • Siphonochilus aethiopicus

    Botanical Overview Siphonochilus aethiopicus is a member of the Zingiberaceae family commonly known as African ginger or wild ginger. It is native to Southern and Eastern Africa. The primary parts used medicinally are the rhizomes and roots. It has a history of traditional use among indigenous communities as a natural remedy. Energetics This plant is…


  • Alpinia galanga

    Botanical Overview Alpinia galanga, commonly known as Greater galangal, Lengkuas, Lawang, or Thai ginger, is a medicinal plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. Its rhizome is the primary part used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Native to Southeast Asia including Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and India, it is widely utilized for its aromatic and therapeutic properties.…


  • Rheum palmatum

    Botanical Overview Rheum palmatum, commonly known as Chinese rhubarb, Turkey rhubarb, or palmatum rhubarb, belongs to the Polygonaceae family. It is native to China and Central Asia. The root and rhizome of this plant are primarily used in herbal medicine for their notable medicinal properties. Energetics Rheum palmatum is characterized by a cooling temperature and…


  • Kaempferia parviflora

    Botanical Overview Kaempferia parviflora, commonly known as Black Ginger, Thai Ginseng, or Krachaidum, is a member of the Zingiberaceae family native to Southeast Asia, predominantly Thailand. The medicinally used part is the rhizome, traditionally valued for its invigorating properties. Energetics This plant is characterized as warming and drying in nature with bitter and pungent tastes.…