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Botanical Overview Adonis vernalis (family Ranunculaceae) is commonly known as Spring Adonis, False Hellebore, and Pheasant’s Eye. The aerial parts of the herbaceous perennial plant are used medicinally. Native to Europe, Western Asia, and parts of Russia and Central Asia, it thrives in meadows and steppes. Energetics This herb is considered to have a cooling…
Botanical Overview Schisandra chinensis, commonly known as Magnolia vine, Five-flavor fruit, or Wu Wei Zi, belongs to the Schisandraceae family. This climbing vine is native to Northeast Asia, including China, Russia, Korea, and Japan. The parts used medicinally are primarily the dried fruits and seeds, occasionally leaves. Energetics Schisandra chinensis is traditionally considered warming in…
Botanical Overview Eleutherococcus senticosus, commonly known as Eleuthero or Siberian ginseng, belongs to the Araliaceae family. The medicinally used parts are primarily the root, rhizome, and stem. Native to East Asia and parts of Russia, this plant is widely recognized for its adaptogenic properties. Energetics The energetics of Eleutherococcus senticosus are generally warming in temperature…
Botanical Overview Astragalus membranaceus is a medicinal plant belonging to the family Fabaceae. The primary part used is the root. Commonly known as Astragalus, Huang Qi, or Milk Vetch, it is native to regions including China, Mongolia, Korea, and Russia. Energetics This herb is considered warming and moistening in nature, with a sweet taste and…
Botanical Overview Scutellaria baicalensis, commonly known as Baikal skullcap, Chinese skullcap, or Huang Qin, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Its primary medicinal part used is the root. Native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Russia, it has a rich history in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics Scutellaria baicalensis is characterized by a cooling…
Botanical Overview Rhodiola rosea is a perennial flowering plant in the Crassulaceae family, commonly known as Golden root, Arctic root, or Rose root. The medicinal part of the plant is the root, traditionally used in northern temperate and arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It has been valued for its adaptogenic and stimulant…
Botanical Overview Glycyrrhiza uralensis, commonly known as Chinese licorice or Gan Cao, belongs to the Fabaceae family. The medicinal parts used are primarily the root and rhizome. Native to East Asia, including China and Mongolia, it is widely used in traditional and modern herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered neutral in temperature and moistening…
Botanical Overview Betula pendula, commonly known as Silver birch, European white birch, or Weeping birch, belongs to the Betulaceae family. Native to Europe, northern Asia, and parts of Siberia, this deciduous tree provides medicinal leaves, bark, sap, and twigs traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics Betula pendula is considered to have a cooling temperature with…
Botanical Overview Inonotus obliquus, commonly known as Chaga, Black Birch Fungus, or Clinker Polypore, belongs to the Hymenochaetaceae family. It is a parasitic fungus primarily found in boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere, including Russia, Northern Europe, North America, and Asia. The medicinal parts used are the sclerotium and conk, which are hardened masses of…
Botanical Overview Hippophae rhamnoides, commonly known as Sea buckthorn, Sand thorn, or Seaberry, belongs to the Elaeagnaceae family. This hardy shrub is native to Europe, Central and Northern Asia including China and Russia. The plant’s berries, leaves, seeds, and oil are utilized medicinally and nutritionally. Energetics Sea buckthorn is considered to have a cooling temperature…