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Botanical Overview Plantago asiatica (semen) is the seed of the Plantago asiatica plant, belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Commonly known as Asian plantain seed or Plantago seed, it is native to East Asia including China, Japan, and Korea. The seed is primarily used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening, with a sweet…
Botanical Overview Pistacia atlantica (family Anacardiaceae), commonly known as Atlas pistachio, Mount Atlas mastic tree, or wild pistachio, is native to the Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. Traditional uses employ the leaves, seeds, resin, and gum of the plant. Energetics This species is generally considered warming and drying in nature. Its tastes…
Botanical Overview Bixa orellana, commonly known as Achiote, Annatto, Rouge seed, or Urucum, is a tropical plant belonging to the family Bixaceae. Native to Central and South America and the Caribbean, it is widely cultivated across tropical Asia and West Africa. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds, leaves, and roots. The seeds are…
Botanical Overview Erythrina verna, known commonly as Coral Bean or Coral Tree, belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and West Indies. The parts commonly used in traditional medicine are the leaves, seeds, and bark. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in nature, with bitter and sweet tastes. Its…
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 Parkia biglobosa, commonly known as African locust bean or Néré, belongs to the Fabaceae family. This plant is native to West and Central Africa. The bark, leaves, seeds, and fruit pulp are used medicinally. Energetics Parkia biglobosa is considered neutral in temperature and moisture, with bitter, astringent, and sweet tastes. Its energetics are…
Botanical Overview Annona senegalensis, commonly known as African custard-apple or wild soursop, belongs to the Annonaceae family. It is native to various regions of Africa, including West, Central, and East Africa. The plant’s parts used medicinally include the fruit, leaves, root, stem bark, and seeds. Energetics The plant is considered cooling and moistening in energetic…
Botanical Overview Ceratonia siliqua, commonly known as Carob, Locust bean, or St. John’s bread, is a member of the Fabaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean and Middle East regions, the edible pods and seeds are primarily used medicinally and as nutritional supplements. Energetics This plant is considered to have a neutral temperature and moistening moisture…
Botanical Overview Hydnocarpus wightianus, commonly known as Chaulmoogra, belongs to the family Achariaceae. This medicinal plant is native to India and Southeast Asia. Primarily, the seeds, seed oil, and bark are used for their therapeutic properties. Energetics The plant exhibits a neutral temperature and drying moisture quality. It has bitter and pungent tastes and is…
Botanical Overview Latin Name: Brassica nigra (semen) Family: Brassicaceae Parts Used: Seed Common Names: Black mustard seed, Black mustard Energetics The seed is warming and drying in nature with a pungent and bitter taste profile. It is considered tonifying with an upward and outward directionality affecting qi and blood. Primary Actions Carminative Expectorant Rubefacient Stimulant…