Regions: East Asia

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  • Aralia elata

    Botanical Overview Aralia elata (family Araliaceae), commonly known as Japanese Angelica Tree or Korean Angelica Tree, is a deciduous tree native to East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and parts of Russia and Manchuria. The parts mainly used medicinally are the root bark, stem bark, young shoots, and leaves. It has traditional uses primarily in East…


  • Arisaema erubescens

    Botanical Overview Arisaema erubescens belongs to the Araceae family and is commonly called Red Arisaema or Chinese Cobra Lily. The medicinal parts used are primarily the processed roots. Native to East Asia, especially China and the Himalayan regions, this perennial herb has a history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Energetics The processed root is…


  • Hedyotis diffusa

    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…


  • Ligustrum lucidum

    Botanical Overview Ligustrum lucidum, commonly known as Glossy privet or Nu zhen zi, belongs to the Oleaceae family. The medicinal part used is the fruit, traditionally used in East Asia, especially China. Energetics The fruit has a neutral temperature and moistening moisture quality, with bitter and sweet tastes. It is considered tonifying, particularly nourishing essence…


  • 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…


  • Akebia quinata

    Botanical Overview Akebia quinata, commonly known as chocolate vine or five-leaf akebia, belongs to the family Lardizabalaceae. Native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, it is valued in traditional herbal medicine. The primarily used parts include the stems, fruit, and leaves. Energetics Akebia quinata is considered to have a neutral temperature and moisture…


  • 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…


  • Scrophularia ningpoensis

    Botanical Overview Scrophularia ningpoensis, commonly known as Ningpo figwort or Chinese figwort (Xuán Shēn), belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family. Traditionally, the root is used medicinally, mainly harvested from plants native to East Asia, primarily China. Energetics The root is considered cooling and moistening in energetic quality, with a bitter and sweet taste. It has a…