Regions: Tibet

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  • Picrorhiza kurroa

    Botanical Overview Picrorhiza kurroa belongs to the Plantaginaceae family and is commonly known as Kutki, Kutaki, or Swertia. It is native to the Himalayan regions including India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Tibet. The rhizome and root are the primary parts used in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is characterized by a cooling temperature and drying moisture…


  • Angelica sinensis

    Botanical Overview Angelica sinensis, known commonly as Dong quai, Chinese angelica, or Tang Kuei, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The medicinal part used is primarily the root. Native to China and surrounding regions such as Tibet and Sichuan Province, it has a long tradition of use in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics Angelica sinensis is warming…


  • Notopterygium incisum

    Botanical Overview Notopterygium incisum, belonging to the Apiaceae family, is commonly known as Qiang Huo or Notopterygium root. The medicinally used part is the root, harvested primarily from regions including China, Tibet, Sichuan, and the Himalayas. It is recognized for its distinctive serrate leaves. Energetics The root exhibits warming and drying properties, with tastes described…


  • Nardostachys jatamansi

    Botanical Overview Nardostachys jatamansi (Family: Caprifoliaceae), commonly known as Spikenard, Indian spikenard, or Jatamansi, is a perennial herb native to the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. The medicinal parts used are primarily the root and rhizome, which have historically been valued for their calming and restorative properties. Energetics Nardostachys jatamansi exhibits a…