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  • 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…


  • Malva sylvestris

    Botanical Overview Malva sylvestris, commonly known as Common mallow or High mallow, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Malvaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia but is widely introduced worldwide. The parts used medicinally include the flowers, leaves, and roots. It is traditionally recognized for its soothing properties on…


  • Symphytum × uplandicum

    Botanical Overview Symphytum × uplandicum, commonly known as Russian comfrey or houndstongue comfrey, is a hybrid species in the Boraginaceae family. Primarily, its roots and leaves are used medicinally. This hardy plant is native to Europe and has been introduced to North America. It is valued traditionally for its wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties. Energetics…


  • Vaccinium macrocarpon (fructus)

    Botanical Overview Vaccinium macrocarpon (fructus), commonly known as cranberry, large cranberry, or American cranberry, belongs to the Ericaceae family. The harvested part used medicinally is the fruit. It is native to North America. Cranberries are well-known for their distinctive sour taste and rich phytochemical profile. Energetics The fruit is generally considered cooling in nature and…


  • 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…


  • Polyporus umbellatus

    Botanical Overview Polyporus umbellatus is a medicinal fungus belonging to the Polyporaceae family. It is commonly known as Umbrella Polypore. The part used medicinally is primarily the sclerotium, a dense fungal mass. This species grows in temperate regions including East Asia, Europe, and North America. Energetics The energetics of Polyporus umbellatus are generally neutral in…


  • 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,…


  • Plantago asiatica (semen)

    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…


  • Ziziphus spina-christi

    Botanical Overview Ziziphus spina-christi (Rhamnaceae) is commonly known as Christ’s Thorn Jujube, Nabq, Jerusalem Thorn, and Sidr. The plant is native to North Africa, the Middle East, the Horn of Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. Commonly used parts include the bark, fruit, leaf, and root. Energetics Ziziphus spina-christi is characterized by cooling temperature and moistening…


  • Phormium tenax

    Botanical Overview Phormium tenax, commonly known as New Zealand flax or flax lily, belongs to the family Asphodelaceae. This plant is native to New Zealand and Australia and is well-known for its long, fibrous leaves traditionally used for weaving. In herbal medicine, the leaves are the primary part used. Energetics Phormium tenax is considered to…