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Botanical Overview Elettaria cardamomum is a member of the Zingiberaceae family, commonly known as cardamom, green cardamom, or true cardamom. The plant is native to South and Southeast Asia and parts of East Africa. The medicinally used parts are mainly the seeds, fruit, and pods. Energetics Cardamom is warming in temperature with drying moisture qualities.…
Botanical Overview Cinnamomum cassia, commonly known as Cassia or Chinese cinnamon, belongs to the family Lauraceae. This evergreen tree is native to China and Southeast Asia. The medicinal part used is primarily the bark, harvested and dried to produce the characteristic aromatic spice and herbal remedy. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in…
Botanical Overview Cinnamomum verum (True cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon) is a member of the Lauraceae family, native to Sri Lanka and parts of Southeast Asia. The bark and leaves are the primary parts used medicinally and culinarily. It is prized for its aromatic qualities and warm flavor. Energetics Cinnamomum verum exhibits a warming temperature and drying…
Botanical Overview Zingiber officinale, commonly known as Ginger, belongs to the family Zingiberaceae. The medicinal part used is primarily the rhizome. Native to Southeast Asia and India, ginger is widely cultivated across tropical Asia. Energetics It is warming and drying in nature, with a pungent and sweet taste. Its energetic directionality is ascending and outward,…
Botanical Overview Citrus × aurantium, commonly known as bitter orange, Seville orange, or sour orange, belongs to the Rutaceae family. The medicinal part used is the pericarp, or dried orange peel. It is native to the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, and North Africa and has a long history as a digestive and mild stimulant herb. Energetics…
Botanical Overview Tamarindus indica, commonly known as Tamarind or Indian date, belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Tropical Africa but widely cultivated across South and Southeast Asia. Traditional medicinal use utilizes various plant parts including the fruit pulp, leaves, seeds, and bark. Energetics Tamarind is considered cooling in temperature with moistening qualities.…
Botanical Overview Syzygium cumini, commonly known as Black plum, Jamun, Java plum, or Jambul, belongs to the Myrtaceae family. This tropical tree is native to South and Southeast Asia and its key medicinal parts include seed, leaf, fruit, and bark. Energetics The plant exhibits a cooling temperature and drying moisture energetics, possessing astringent, bitter, and…
Botanical Overview Senna auriculata, also known as Cassia auriculata, belongs to the Fabaceae family. Commonly called Avaram Senna, Matura Tea Tree, and Tanner’s Cassia, it is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. The plant’s flower, leaf, root, and bark are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics Senna auriculata is considered cooling in temperature…
Botanical Overview Cassia fistula, commonly known as Golden shower tree, Indian laburnum, Rajbriksha, or Amaltas, is a member of the Fabaceae family. The plant is native to regions of South and Southeast Asia including India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Various parts of the plant are used medicinally, notably the fruit pulp, bark, leaves, seeds, and…
Botanical Overview Hemidesmus indicus (family Apocynaceae) is commonly known as Indian Sarsaparilla, Anantamul, or Sariva. The medicinal part used is the root, prized predominantly in South Asian traditional medicine systems. Native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, this woody climber has a long history of applications in herbal therapeutics. Energetics The root…