Tastes: astringent

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  • Hydrastis canadensis

    Botanical Overview Hydrastis canadensis, commonly known as Goldenseal, Orangeroot, or Yellow Puccoon, belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to Eastern North America. The medicinal parts used are primarily the rhizome and root. Energetics Goldenseal is considered warming and drying in nature. Its tastes are bitter, acrid, and astringent. It exhibits descending directionality and…


  • Centella asiatica

    Botanical Overview Centella asiatica (family Apiaceae) is a creeping perennial herb widely known as gotu kola or Indian pennywort. The medicinal parts commonly used are the leaves and roots. Native to Asia but also found in Africa and Australia, this plant has a long history of traditional use. Energetics Centella asiatica is considered cooling and…


  • Ginkgo biloba

    Botanical Overview Ginkgo biloba is the sole species of the ancient Ginkgoaceae family, commonly known as Ginkgo or Maidenhair tree. It is native to East Asia, particularly China, and is widely cultivated worldwide. The primary medicinal parts used are the leaves and seeds. Common names include Ginkgo and Maidenhair tree. Energetics Ginkgo biloba has a…


  • Rhodiola rosea

    Botanical Overview Rhodiola rosea is a perennial flowering plant in the Crassulaceae family, commonly known as Golden root, Arctic root, or Rose root. The medicinal part of the plant is the root, traditionally used in northern temperate and arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It has been valued for its adaptogenic and stimulant…


  • Olea europaea (folia)

    Botanical Overview Olea europaea (folia), commonly known as Olive leaf, belongs to the Oleaceae family. The leaves are the part used medicinally and the plant is native to the Mediterranean region. Olive leaf has a long history of traditional use in herbal medicine. Energetics Olive leaf is considered cooling and drying in nature. Its taste…


  • Crataegus monogyna

    Botanical Overview Crataegus monogyna, commonly known as Common hawthorn or Single-seeded hawthorn, is a member of the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. The medicinal parts include the flowers, leaves, and fruit, traditionally harvested for cardiovascular and mild sedative uses. Energetics This herb is considered neutral in temperature with…


  • Curcuma longa

    Botanical Overview Curcuma longa belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. The plant is primarily known by its common names such as Turmeric, Indian saffron, and Haridra. The medicinal part used is the rhizome, native to tropical Asia, particularly India and Southeast Asia. Energetics Curcuma longa is considered warming and drying in nature. It possesses bitter, pungent,…


  • Cynara scolymus

    Botanical Overview Cynara scolymus, commonly known as Artichoke or Globe artichoke, belongs to the family Asteraceae. This perennial plant is native to the Mediterranean region including parts of Europe, North Africa, and West Asia. The parts used medicinally are the leaf and the immature flower bud. Energetics The energetics of Cynara scolymus are predominantly cooling…


  • Urtica dioica (radix)

    Botanical Overview Urtica dioica (radix), commonly known as Stinging Nettle Root or Nettle Root, belongs to the family Urticaceae. The plant is native to Europe, North America, and Asia. The root is the primary part used medicinally, known for its various actions related to genitourinary and musculoskeletal systems. Energetics The root exhibits a cooling temperature…


  • Rumex acetosella

    Botanical Overview Rumex acetosella, commonly known as Sheep’s sorrel, Red sorrel, Field sorrel, or Yellow sorrel, is a herbaceous plant of the Polygonaceae family. It is native to Europe but naturalized widely across North America, Asia, and Australia. The most commonly used parts are the leaves and roots. Energetics This plant is characterized by a…