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Botanical Overview Quercus robur (cortex), commonly known as English oak or oak bark, belongs to the Fagaceae family. The medicinal part used is the bark, harvested predominantly in European and Western Asian regions. Oak bark has a long history of use in traditional Western herbal medicine. Energetics Oak bark is considered cooling in temperature and…
Botanical Overview Myrica cerifera, commonly known as bayberry, wax myrtle, southern bayberry, and candleberry, is a member of the Myricaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, parts of eastern North America, and the Caribbean. The useful parts include the berries, leaves, and twigs, which have a long tradition of medicinal use. Energetics…
Botanical Overview Filipendula ulmaria, commonly known as Meadowsweet, Queen of the meadow, or Meadwort, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia but has been introduced to North America as well. The parts used medicinally include the flowers, leaves, and roots. Energetics Filipendula ulmaria is…
Botanical Overview Harpagophytum procumbens, commonly known as Devil’s Claw or Grapple Plant, belongs to the family Pedaliaceae and is native to Southern Africa including regions such as Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. The medicinally used part is the root, especially the secondary tuberous roots. Energetics The root is considered cooling and drying in nature, with…
Botanical Overview Salix alba, commonly known as White willow, European willow, or simply Willow, belongs to the family Salicaceae. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The medicinal parts commonly used are the bark and leaves. Energetics White willow is considered cooling and drying in nature, with bitter and astringent tastes. It…
Botanical Overview Latin Name: Boswellia serrataFamily: BurseraceaeParts Used: Gum resinCommon Names: Indian frankincense, Salai, Shallaki Energetics Temperature: warmingMoisture: dryingTastes: bitter, pungentDirectionality: ascending, outwardTonicity: relaxingQi/Blood/Fluid: qi Primary Actions Anti-inflammatory Analgesic Antioxidant Astringent Immunomodulatory Indications Western Joint pain Inflammation Osteoarthritis Asthma Ulcerative colitis Syndromes Chronic inflammatory conditions Degenerative joint disease Autoimmune disorders TCM Painful joints Swellings Lung…
Botanical Overview Murraya koenigii, commonly known as Curry leaf or Curry tree, belongs to the Rutaceae family. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. The plant’s mainly used parts include leaves, roots, bark, and fruit. Widely used in culinary and traditional medicine, especially in South Asian cultures. Energetics This herb has warming temperature and…
Botanical Overview Latin name: Coptis; Berberis spp. Family: Berberidaceae Parts used: Root, Rhizome, Bark, Stem Common names: Barberry, Goldthread, Oregon grape Energetics Temperature: Cooling Moisture: Drying Tastes: Bitter, Astringent Directionality: Not well characterized Tonicity: Tonifying Qi/Blood/Fluid: Qi tonic Primary Actions Antimicrobial Bitter Choleretic Hepatoprotective Anti-inflammatory Indications Western Indigestion Diarrhea Jaundice Infections Liver dysfunction Skin infections…
Botanical Overview Eleutherococcus senticosus, commonly known as Eleuthero or Siberian ginseng, belongs to the Araliaceae family. The medicinally used parts are primarily the root, rhizome, and stem. Native to East Asia and parts of Russia, this plant is widely recognized for its adaptogenic properties. Energetics The energetics of Eleutherococcus senticosus are generally warming in temperature…
Botanical Overview Latin name: Panax ginseng Family: Araliaceae Parts used: Root Common names: Asian ginseng, Korean ginseng, Red ginseng, Ginseng Energetics Panax ginseng is considered warming and moistening in nature, with a sweet and bitter taste. It has an ascending directionality and is tonifying primarily of Qi energy. Primary Actions Adaptogen Immunomodulator Nervine tonic Stimulant…