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Botanical Overview Hedyotis diffusa, commonly known as Oldenlandia diffusa or Bai Hua She She Cao, is a herbaceous plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to East and Southeast Asia, particularly valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The whole plant is used medicinally, especially for its anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties. Energetics This herb is…
Botanical Overview Schkuhria pinnata belongs to the Asteraceae family and is commonly known as Dwarf marigold or Schkuhria weed. It is a herbaceous plant used traditionally in Southern Africa, Mexico, and South America. The parts used medicinally are primarily the whole plant or aerial parts. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying with a…
Botanical Overview Gentianella alborosea belongs to the family Gentianaceae and is commonly known as “Hercampuri.” This medicinal plant is native to the Andean regions of Peru and Bolivia. The whole plant is traditionally used, particularly in traditional Andean herbal medicine. Energetics Gentianella alborosea has a cooling temperature and drying moisture energetics. Its primary taste is…
Botanical Overview Phyllanthus amarus of the family Phyllanthaceae is a small tropical herb commonly known as Bhui Amalaki, Carry me seed, or Stonebreaker. It is widely found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. The whole plant is used medicinally in traditional systems. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening…
Botanical Overview Chondrus crispus, commonly known as Irish Moss, Carrageen Moss, or Sea Moss, is a red seaweed belonging to the family Gigartinaceae. It is typically found along the North Atlantic coasts, particularly in Europe and North America. The whole thallus of the plant is used medicinally. Energetics Chondrus crispus is characterized by a cooling…
Botanical Overview Nasturtium officinale, commonly known as Watercress, is a fast-growing aquatic perennial plant of the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The parts used medicinally are primarily the leaves, stems, and the whole plant. Energetics Watercress is traditionally considered cooling and moistening in nature, with a tonifying effect on…
Botanical Overview Artemisia capillaris, commonly known as Capillaris Wormwood or Yin Chen Hao, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. The whole plant or herb is used medicinally. Energetics This herb is traditionally considered cooling and drying with a bitter taste and descending directionality.…
Botanical Overview Swertia chirata, commonly known as Chirata or Indian gentian, belongs to the Gentianaceae family. This medicinal herb is native to the Indian subcontinent, Himalayas, and parts of Southeast Asia. The whole plant and aerial parts are traditionally used for their medicinal properties. Energetics This herb is characterized by a cooling temperature and drying…
Botanical Overview Petiveria alliacea, commonly known as Anamu, Guinea henweed, Mouse weed, or Wild garlic, belongs to the Phytolaccaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and West Africa. The medicinal parts commonly used include the leaf, root, and whole plant. Energetics This plant has a warming temperature and drying moisture…
Botanical Overview Cardiospermum halicacabum, commonly known as Balloon vine, Heart seed, or Love-in-a-puff, is a climbing plant of the Sapindaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and South America. Various parts including the leaf, flower, seed, and whole plant are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This plant has a cooling temperature and…