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Botanical Overview Caralluma fimbriata is a succulent cactus-like plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Commonly known as Caralluma, Naagphani, Indian Caralluma, or Fimbriated Caralluma, it is traditionally harvested for its aerial stems. Native to India and Pakistan, it has been used for centuries in regional traditional medicine. Energetics The plant is considered energetically neutral in…
Botanical Overview Convolvulus pluricaulis belongs to the family Convolvulaceae and is commonly known as Shankhpushpi or Indian bindweed. It is native to India and South Asia where the whole plant and leaves are traditionally used medicinally. The herb is closely associated with cognitive enhancement and nervous system support in Ayurvedic and traditional Indian herbal medicine.…
Botanical Overview Lagerstroemia speciosa, commonly known as Banaba or Giant Crape-myrtle, is a tropical tree in the family Lythraceae native to Southeast Asia, India, and the Philippines. The primary medicinal part used is the leaf, which has garnered attention for its antidiabetic properties. Energetics The energetics of Banaba leaf are characterized as cooling and moistening…
Botanical Overview Withania coagulans, commonly known as Paneer doda, Indian rennet, or Winter cherry, belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is native to regions across India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran. The medicinal parts primarily used include the fruit and root. Energetics This plant exhibits a warming temperature and drying moisture energetics, with bitter and astringent…
Botanical Overview Plumbago zeylanica, commonly known as Ceylon leadwort, Chitrak, or White leadwort, belongs to the Plumbaginaceae family. This plant is native to India, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Australia. The medicinal parts primarily used are the root, leaf, and sometimes the whole plant. Energetics Plumbago zeylanica is considered warming and drying in temperature and moisture…
Botanical Overview Cissus quadrangularis belongs to the Vitaceae family and is commonly known as Veldt Grape, Hadjod, and Asthisamharaka. The primary part used medicinally is the stem. This plant is native to regions in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, India, and Sri Lanka. Energetics It is considered cooling in temperature with neutral moisture. The taste…
Botanical Overview Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, commonly known as Chinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, or Shoeblackplant, belongs to the Malvaceae family. This tropical flowering shrub is native to Tropical Asia and widely cultivated in the Pacific Islands, Hawaii, India, and Southeast Asia. The primary plant parts used medicinally are the flowers and leaves. Energetics Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is considered…
Botanical Overview Dendrobium nobile is an orchid species from the family Orchidaceae, commonly known as Noble dendrobium or Shi Hu. It is native to China, India, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayan region. Traditionally, the stem is the primary part used for medicinal purposes. Energetics Dendrobium nobile exhibits a cooling and moistening energetic profile with sweet…
Botanical Overview Brucea javanica is a flowering plant species in the family Simaroubaceae native to Southeast Asia, Indonesia, China, and India. Commonly known as Java Brucea or Macassar kernel, the main parts used medicinally are the seeds and fruit. The plant has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially in Traditional Chinese…
Botanical Overview Latin name: Rubia cordifolia Family: Rubiaceae Parts used: Root, Rhizome Common names: Indian madder, Manjistha, Red root Energetics This herb has a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste profile includes bitter, astringent, and sweet. It is tonifying in nature and primarily affects the blood aspect of the body. Primary Actions Anti-inflammatory…