Regions: Mediterranean

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  • Morus alba

    Botanical Overview Morus alba, commonly known as White mulberry, is a member of the Moraceae family. It is native to China and widely cultivated throughout East Asia, the Mediterranean, and globally. The plant’s leaves, fruit, root, and bark are used medicinally. It is valued in various traditional medical systems for its broad therapeutic applications. Energetics…


  • Punica granatum

    Botanical Overview Punica granatum, commonly known as Pomegranate, belongs to the family Lythraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa. Various parts are used medicinally including the fruit, peel, seed, flower, and bark. Known for its bright red fruit, this plant has a long history of traditional use.…


  • Gossypium herbaceum

    Botanical Overview Gossypium herbaceum, commonly known as Levant cotton or cotton plant, belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is native to Africa, Asia, and the Mediterranean regions. The parts used medicinally include seeds, leaves, and roots. Energetics This plant is considered neutral in temperature and moistening in nature. Its taste profile includes astringent, bitter, and…


  • Papaver somniferum

    Botanical Overview Papaver somniferum, commonly known as Opium poppy or Poppy, belongs to the family Papaveraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Southwest Asia, Europe, and North Africa. The medicinally used parts primarily include the seed, seed capsule latex (source of opium), and seed oil. Notably, the plant is the natural source of opiate…


  • Levisticum officinale

    Botanical Overview Levisticum officinale, commonly known as Lovage or Love parsley, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and the Mediterranean region. The plant’s root, leaves, and seeds are traditionally used for their medicinal properties. Energetics Levisticum officinale is considered warming and drying. Its taste…


  • Peganum harmala

    Botanical Overview Peganum harmala, commonly known as Syrian rue or Harmal, belongs to the family Nitrariaceae. It grows primarily in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and North African regions. The seeds are the primary part used for medicinal purposes due to their rich alkaloid content. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in nature…


  • Ammi majus

    Botanical Overview Ammi majus, commonly known as Bishop’s weed, greater ammi, or golden lace, is a medicinal plant from the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. The fruit and seed are the primary parts used medicinally. Energetics Ammi majus is considered warming and drying with bitter and pungent…


  • Ononis spinosa

    Botanical Overview Ononis spinosa, commonly known as Restharrow or Spiny restharrow, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Europe, the Mediterranean, and Western Asia. The parts used medicinally include the root and the aerial herb. The plant is characterized by its spiny stems and yellow flowers. Energetics Ononis…


  • Cnicus benedictus

    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…


  • Cucurbita pepo

    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…