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Botanical Overview Latin Name: Boswellia serrataFamily: BurseraceaeParts Used: Gum resinCommon Names: Indian frankincense, Salai, Shallaki Energetics Temperature: warmingMoisture: dryingTastes: bitter, pungentDirectionality: ascending, outwardTonicity: relaxingQi/Blood/Fluid: qi Primary Actions Anti-inflammatory Analgesic Antioxidant Astringent Immunomodulatory Indications Western Joint pain Inflammation Osteoarthritis Asthma Ulcerative colitis Syndromes Chronic inflammatory conditions Degenerative joint disease Autoimmune disorders TCM Painful joints Swellings Lung…
Botanical Overview Sambucus nigra (fructus) belongs to the family Adoxaceae. The medicinally used parts are the ripe fruits or berries commonly known as Elderberry or Black elder. Native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia, the dark purple-black berries have a long history of use in traditional and Western herbal medicine. Common names include Elderberry,…
Botanical Overview Crataegus monogyna, commonly known as Common hawthorn or Single-seeded hawthorn, is a member of the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. The medicinal parts include the flowers, leaves, and fruit, traditionally harvested for cardiovascular and mild sedative uses. Energetics This herb is considered neutral in temperature with…
Botanical Overview Hedera helix, commonly known as English Ivy or Common Ivy, is a member of the Araliaceae family. Native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, this plant’s leaves and roots are traditionally used medicinally. Its broad green leaves are a distinctive feature, widely recognized around the world. Energetics Temperature: Neutral Moisture: Moistening Tastes:…
Botanical Overview Thymus vulgaris, commonly known as Garden thyme or simply Thyme, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region, this aromatic plant is widely cultivated for its culinary and medicinal uses. The parts used traditionally include the leaves, flowers, and aerial parts. Energetics Thyme is considered warming and…
Botanical Overview Carum carvi, commonly known as Caraway, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The parts used medicinally are primarily the fruit (commonly called seeds). It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa and is cultivated widely for both culinary and medicinal use. Energetics The fruit is considered warming and drying with bitter, pungent,…
Botanical Overview Pimpinella anisum, commonly known as Anise, is a member of the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Southwest Asia, and parts of North Africa and Southern Europe. The primary medicinal part used is the seed (often called aniseed). Common names include Anise and Sweet Anise. Energetics Anise is considered warming…
Botanical Overview Coriandrum sativum, commonly known as coriander, cilantro, or Chinese parsley, belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Western Asia, Europe, North Africa, and South Asia. The parts used medicinally include the seed, leaf, and fruit. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening with aromatic, bitter, and sweet…
Botanical Overview Latin name: Silybum marianum Family: Asteraceae Parts used: Seed Common names: Milk thistle, Lady’s thistle, St. Mary’s thistle Energetics Temperature: coolingMoisture: dryingTastes: bitterDirectionality: ascendingTonicity: tonifyingQi/Blood/Fluid: qi Primary Actions Hepatoprotective Antioxidant Choleretic Anti-inflammatory Indications Western Liver toxicity Jaundice Indigestion Dyspepsia Hepatitis Fatty liver Syndromes Liver disorders Toxic liver damage Cirrhosis Hepatitis TCM Liver qi…
Botanical Overview Cynara scolymus, commonly known as Artichoke or Globe artichoke, belongs to the family Asteraceae. This perennial plant is native to the Mediterranean region including parts of Europe, North Africa, and West Asia. The parts used medicinally are the leaf and the immature flower bud. Energetics The energetics of Cynara scolymus are predominantly cooling…