Tastes: aromatic

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  • Perilla frutescens (folia)

    Botanical Overview Perilla frutescens (folia) is a species in the family Lamiaceae, widely used in East and Southeast Asia including China, Japan, and Korea. The leaf, commonly called Perilla leaf or Shiso, is the primary part utilized medicinally and culinarily. Known as Beefsteak plant and Japanese basil, this herb is valued for its aromatic and…


  • Origanum dictamnus

    Botanical Overview Origanum dictamnus, commonly known as Dittany of Crete, Dictamnus, or Cretan dittany, is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region, particularly the island of Crete, this plant’s aerial parts, including leaves and flowers, are traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics Origanum dictamnus is characterized as warming and…


  • Thymbra spicata

    Botanical Overview Thymbra spicata, commonly known as Eastern Mediterranean thyme, spiked thyme, or wild thyme, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is indigenous to the Eastern Mediterranean region including parts of the Middle East and Southeastern Europe. The leaves and flowering tops are the parts most commonly used in herbal preparations. Energetics This herb is…


  • Teucrium polium

    Botanical Overview Teucrium polium is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Commonly known as Felty Germander, Polium Germander, or Pennyroyal Germander, it is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and Western Asia. The medicinal parts used include the aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops. Energetics Teucrium polium is considered cooling and…


  • Backhousia citriodora

    Botanical Overview Backhousia citriodora, commonly known as Lemon myrtle or Lemon ironwood, is a member of the Myrtaceae family native to eastern Australia. The aromatic leaves and essential oils derived from the plant are the primary parts used medicinally and culinarily. Energetics The plant energetics are characterized as cooling and neutral in moisture with a…


  • Tynanthus panurensis

    Botanical Overview Tynanthus panurensis is a climbing vine in the family Bignoniaceae, native to the Amazon Basin and other South American tropical regions. Known commonly as Breu branco or Chico branco, it is traditionally used for its aromatic and medicinal properties. The stem and leaves are the primary parts utilized in herbal preparations. Energetics The…


  • Syzygium aromaticum

    Botanical Overview Syzygium aromaticum, belonging to the family Myrtaceae, is commonly known as clove. It is native to Indonesia but now cultivated in various tropical regions such as India, East Africa, China, and Madagascar. The parts used medicinally include the dried flower buds (commonly referred to as cloves), essential oil, and leaves. Energetics Clove is…


  • Santalum album

    Botanical Overview Santalum album, commonly known as Indian Sandalwood or Sandalwood, belongs to the Santalaceae family. It is native to India, Indonesia, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The heartwood and the essential oil extracted from it are the primary parts used medicinally. Energetics Sandalwood exhibits a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste is bitter…


  • Saussurea costus

    Botanical Overview Saussurea costus, commonly known as Costus root, Kuth, or Kuth root, belongs to the Asteraceae family. The medicinally used part is primarily the root. Native to the Himalayan region including India, China, and Pakistan, this plant has a long history in traditional medicine systems. Energetics Saussurea costus is considered warming and drying, with…


  • Gaultheria procumbens

    Botanical Overview Gaultheria procumbens, commonly known as Eastern teaberry, Checkerberry, Wintergreen, American wintergreen, and Boxberry, belongs to the Ericaceae family. Native to Eastern North America, including the Northeastern United States and Southeastern Canada, the plant’s leaf, berry, and stem are traditionally utilized for medicinal purposes. Energetics Wintergreen herb has a cooling temperature quality with a…