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  • Peperomia pellucida

    Botanical Overview Peperomia pellucida is a small, succulent herbaceous plant of the Piperaceae family, commonly known as Clearweed, Shiny bush, or Pepper elder. It grows widely in tropical regions of America, Southeast Asia, and West Africa. The whole plant, especially the leaves, is traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and…


  • Solenostemma argel

    Botanical Overview Solenostemma argel belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is native to North and Northeast Africa, notably Sudan and Egypt. Commonly known as Argel, the plant’s leaves and whole aerial parts are traditionally used medicinally. Common names include Argel and Argel leaf. Energetics The plant is considered cooling in temperature and drying in moisture…


  • Phyllanthus niruri

    Botanical Overview Phyllanthus niruri belongs to the Phyllanthaceae family and is commonly known as Chanca Piedra, Stonebreaker, Seed-under-leaf, or Stonebreaker plant. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, South America, the West Indies, and Africa. Traditionally, the whole plant including leaves and stems is used medicinally. Energetics Phyllanthus niruri is considered cooling and moistening…


  • Sida cordifolia

    Botanical Overview Sida cordifolia is a flowering plant in the Malvaceae family, commonly known as Bala, Country Mallow, or Flannel Weed. Its native regions include India, tropical Asia, South America, and Africa. The root, leaves, and whole plant are used medicinally. Energetics The plant exhibits a warming temperature and drying moisture quality with bitter, pungent,…


  • Boerhavia diffusa

    Botanical Overview Boerhavia diffusa, commonly known as Punarnava or Red spiderling, is a member of the Nyctaginaceae family. Widely distributed across tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia, this plant’s root, leaf, and whole plant are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics It is characterized by a cooling temperature and moistening moisture nature, with bitter, astringent, and…


  • Tribulus terrestris

    Botanical Overview Tribulus terrestris, commonly known as Puncture vine or Gokshura, is a flowering plant in the Zygophyllaceae family. It is native to Mediterranean regions but is now widespread across Asia, Africa, Australia, and beyond. The plant’s fruits, roots, and whole plant are traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics Tribulus terrestris is considered energetically neutral…


  • Andrographis paniculata

    Botanical Overview Andrographis paniculata, commonly known as King of Bitters or Kalmegh, is a medicinal plant belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Native to South and Southeast Asia, this plant’s leaves and whole plant are primarily used in traditional herbal medicine. Energetics The energetics of Andrographis paniculata are characterized as cooling and drying, with a notably…


  • Bacopa monnieri

    Botanical Overview Bacopa monnieri (family Plantaginaceae), commonly known as Brahmi, water hyssop, or herb of grace, is a creeping perennial aquatic plant valued for its nootropic and neuroprotective properties. The whole plant, including leaves and stems, is traditionally used in herbal medicine across India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Australia, and North America. Energetics Bacopa is…


  • Hydrocotyle vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Hydrocotyle vulgaris, commonly known as Marsh Pennywort or Water Pennywort, is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Araliaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia, typically found in wetlands and marshy areas. The whole plant is traditionally used in herbal applications. Energetics This plant has a cooling temperature and moistening moisture…


  • Swertia chirayita

    Botanical Overview Swertia chirayita, belonging to the Gentianaceae family, is commonly known as Chiretta, Chirayata, and Kiratatikta. It is a herbaceous plant native to the Himalayan region and South Asia. The whole plant or whole herb is traditionally used for its medicinal properties. Energetics Swertia chirayita is characterized by a cooling temperature and drying moisture…