Regions: Worldwide (cultivated)

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  • Glycine max

    Botanical Overview Glycine max, commonly known as Soybean or Soy, belongs to the Fabaceae family. This widely cultivated plant originates from East Asia and its major parts used medicinally include the seed, leaf, and root. Soybean is renowned both as a dietary staple and for its medicinal applications. Energetics The energetics of Glycine max are…


  • Zea mays (Stigma)

    Botanical Overview Zea mays (stigma), commonly known as corn silk, is the silky styles found on the ears of the corn plant, belonging to the Poaceae family. The stigma is the primary medicinal part used, traditionally harvested from cultivated corn plants across North and Central America and widely worldwide. Energetics Corn silk is characterized by…


  • Medicago sativa

    Botanical Overview Medicago sativa, commonly known as Alfalfa, is a perennial flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is widely cultivated worldwide for its nutritional and medicinal uses. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and seeds. Energetics Alfalfa is generally considered neutral in temperature with a moistening quality. Its tastes are primarily bitter…