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Botanical Overview Cistus incanus is a perennial evergreen shrub of the Cistaceae family, native to Mediterranean Europe and western Asia. Commonly known as gray-leaved cistus, pink rock-rose, or hairy rockrose, it is valued primarily for its aromatic leaves and flowering aerial parts. Traditional uses employ primarily the leaves and aerial portions of the plant. Energetics…
Botanical Overview Myrtus communis, commonly known as common myrtle, is a Mediterranean native shrub belonging to the family Myrtaceae. The medicinal parts used primarily include the leaves, berries, and flowers. It has a long history of use in traditional Western herbal medicine. Energetics The plant possesses a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste…
Botanical Overview Phyllanthus amarus of the family Phyllanthaceae is a small tropical herb commonly known as Bhui Amalaki, Carry me seed, or Stonebreaker. It is widely found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. The whole plant is used medicinally in traditional systems. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening…
Botanical Overview Anemopsis californica, commonly known as Yerba Mansa or Lizard Tail, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Saururaceae native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. The plant’s root, rhizome, and leaves are traditionally harvested for medicinal use. Energetics Yerba Mansa is characterized by a warming temperature and drying moisture. It…
Botanical Overview Cecropia obtusifolia is a species in the Urticaceae family commonly known as Trumpet tree, Guarumo, or simply Cecropia. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and northern South America. The leaves and bark are the primary medicinal parts used traditionally. Energetics The plant energetics are characterized as cooling and moistening, with bitter, astringent,…
Botanical Overview Guazuma ulmifolia, commonly known as West Indian elm, Bay cedar, Guácimo, Mutamba, or simply Guazuma, is a member of the Malvaceae family. It is native to Central and South America and the Caribbean. The parts used medicinally include the bark, leaves, and seeds. Energetics The plant is traditionally considered cooling in temperature and…
Botanical Overview Maytenus krukovii, commonly known as Chuchuhuasi or Chuchuassi, is a member of the Celastraceae family native to the Amazon Basin in South America. The medicinal parts used are primarily the bark and root, traditionally employed in Amazonian herbal medicine for their therapeutic effects. Energetics This species is considered warming and drying in energetic…
Botanical Overview Maytenus ilicifolia, commonly known as Espinheira-santa or Santa espina, is a species in the Celastraceae family native to South America, predominantly found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The medicinal parts used are primarily the dried leaves. Energetics The plant’s energetics are generally characterized as cooling and drying, with bitter and astringent tastes.…
Botanical Overview Baccharis trimera is a perennial shrub belonging to the Asteraceae family, commonly known as Carqueja or Brazilian Tea. It is native to South America, particularly Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The parts used medicinally include the aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops. The plant has a long history of traditional use in the…
Botanical Overview Vangueria madagascariensis is a small tree or shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Commonly known as Wild Medlar, Tengere, Spanish Tamarind, or African medlar, it is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Comoros Islands. Various parts are used medicinally including the fruit, leaves, roots, and bark. Energetics This plant is considered to…