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  • Morus alba (Folia)

    Botanical Overview Morus alba (Folia), commonly known as white mulberry leaf or mulberry leaf, belongs to the family Moraceae. The leaf is the primary part used medicinally. Native to China and widely cultivated across East Asia, the Mediterranean, and South Asia, this plant has been traditionally used in various medical systems for centuries. Energetics The…


  • Schizonepeta tenuifolia

    Botanical Overview Schizonepeta tenuifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Lamiaceae family, commonly known as Japanese catnip, Japanese hedge nettle, or Jing Jie in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The aerial parts, including leaves and flowering tops, are primarily used in herbal preparations. Native to East Asia (China, Japan, Korea), it grows widely in these…


  • Perilla frutescens (folia)

    Botanical Overview Perilla frutescens (folia) is a species in the family Lamiaceae, widely used in East and Southeast Asia including China, Japan, and Korea. The leaf, commonly called Perilla leaf or Shiso, is the primary part utilized medicinally and culinarily. Known as Beefsteak plant and Japanese basil, this herb is valued for its aromatic and…


  • Evodia rutaecarpa

    Botanical Overview Evodia rutaecarpa, commonly known as Evodia or Wu Zhu Yu, is a plant in the Rutaceae family primarily found in East Asia, including China and Korea. The fruit, root, and leaves are the parts traditionally used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying, featuring bitter and pungent tastes. It has an…


  • Dipsacus asper

    Botanical Overview Dipsacus asper, commonly known as Wild Teasel or Rough Teasel and referred to as Xuduan in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a perennial plant of the Caprifoliaceae family indigenous to East Asia including China, Japan, and Korea. The primary medicinal part used is the root. Energetics The root is considered cooling in temperature…


  • Clematis chinensis

    Botanical Overview Clematis chinensis is a species in the Ranunculaceae family, commonly known as Chinese clematis or Wei Ling Xian. It is native to eastern Asia, particularly China. The roots and stems are the primary parts used medicinally. Energetics This herb is characterized by a warming temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste is acrid…


  • Saposhnikovia divaricata

    Botanical Overview Saposhnikovia divaricata belongs to the Apiaceae family and is commonly known as Fang Feng or Divaricate Saposhnikovia. The medicinal part used is primarily the root. Native to Northern China, Siberia, the Korean Peninsula, and the Russian Far East, this plant is a well-established herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Energetics The herb is considered…


  • Notopterygium incisum

    Botanical Overview Notopterygium incisum, belonging to the Apiaceae family, is commonly known as Qiang Huo or Notopterygium root. The medicinally used part is the root, harvested primarily from regions including China, Tibet, Sichuan, and the Himalayas. It is recognized for its distinctive serrate leaves. Energetics The root exhibits warming and drying properties, with tastes described…


  • Tetradium ruticarpum

    Botanical Overview Tetradium ruticarpum, also known as Euodia or Wu Zhu Yu, belongs to the Rutaceae family. Its ripe fruit is the commonly used medicinal part. The plant is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan, and is widely utilized in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in…


  • Pueraria lobata (radix)

    Botanical Overview Pueraria lobata (Fabaceae), commonly known as Kudzu root or Ge Gen, is a climbing vine native to East Asia. The medicinal part is the root (radix), widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and increasingly studied in Western herbal practice. Energetics Kudzu root exhibits a cooling and moistening energetic profile, with a sweet and…