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Botanical Overview Arctium lappa, commonly known as Burdock, Greater burdock, or Gobo, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The root is the primary part used medicinally, though seeds and leaves are also utilized in some traditions. Energetics Burdock is energetically cooling and moistening, with…
Botanical Overview Angelica archangelica, commonly known as Angelica, Garden angelica, or Wild celery, is a tall biennial plant of the Apiaceae family. Native to northern and central Europe including Scandinavia and parts of northern Asia, it is prized for its aromatic root, seeds, leaves, and stems utilized in herbal medicine. Energetics The herb is considered…
Botanical Overview Tilia cordata, commonly known as Small-leaved lime, Linden, Lime tree, or Littleleaf linden, belongs to the Malvaceae family. The plant parts traditionally used include the flowers, leaves, bark, and wood. It is native to Europe and Western Asia. Energetics Tilia cordata is considered cooling in temperature and moistening in nature. Its taste is…
Botanical Overview Cnicus benedictus, commonly known as Blessed Thistle, belongs to the Asteraceae family. This herb is native to the Mediterranean region, Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics Blessed Thistle is considered warming and drying in nature, with a distinctly bitter…
Botanical Overview Artemisia vulgaris, commonly known as Mugwort or Common Mugwort, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The plant’s leaf and flower parts are primarily used medicinally. Mugwort is recognized for its aromatic, bitter taste and mild stimulating properties. Energetics It is considered warming and drying in…
Botanical Overview Chimaphila umbellata (Ericaceae) is a small evergreen perennial herb native to temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. Commonly known as Pipsissewa, Umbellate pipsissewa, Prince’s pine, or Ground laurel, the medicinal part used is primarily the leaf. Energetics The plant is considered cooling and drying in nature, with bitter and astringent tastes.…
Botanical Overview Acorus calamus, commonly known as Sweet Flag or Calamus, belongs to the family Acoraceae. The medicinal part used is the rhizome. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Energetics The plant is considered warming and drying with bitter, pungent, and sweet tastes. It has an ascending directionality and tonifying properties, primarily…
Botanical Overview Cucurbita pepo, belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, is a widely cultivated plant known primarily for its seeds, commonly referred to as pumpkin seeds. The seeds (semen) are the primary parts used medicinally. Common names include pumpkin seed, green pumpkin seed, and pepo seed. This species is native to Europe, North America, and the…
Botanical Overview Vaccinium myrtillus, commonly known as Bilberry, European blueberry, or Whortleberry, is a deciduous shrub in the Ericaceae family. It grows primarily in Europe and Northern Asia. The medicinal parts most commonly used are the fruit and leaves. Energetics The plant exhibits cooling and moistening energetics with predominantly astringent, sweet, and sour tastes. It…
Botanical Overview Frangula alnus, commonly known as Alder buckthorn, Glossy buckthorn, Frangula, or Black alder, belongs to the family Rhamnaceae. The medicinal part used traditionally is the bark. This small deciduous tree or shrub is native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa where it commonly grows in moist habitats. Energetics Frangula alnus bark has…