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Botanical Overview Atropa belladonna, commonly known as Belladonna or Deadly Nightshade, belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. The primary parts used medicinally are the root, leaves, and berries. The plant is notorious for its high toxicity but has a significant history of medicinal use. Energetics Belladonna…
Botanical Overview Grindelia robusta, commonly known as Gumweed or Robust gumweed, belongs to the family Asteraceae. Native to Western North America, particularly the Southwestern United States, this plant’s aerial parts, flower heads, and leaves are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Common names: Gumweed, Robust gumweed. Energetics Temperature: Neutral Moisture: Drying Tastes: Bitter, Acrid Directionality: Descending,…
Botanical Overview Withania coagulans, commonly known as Paneer doda, Indian rennet, or Winter cherry, belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is native to regions across India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran. The medicinal parts primarily used include the fruit and root. Energetics This plant exhibits a warming temperature and drying moisture energetics, with bitter and astringent…
Botanical Overview Cordyceps sinensis, commonly known as Caterpillar fungus or Dong Chong Xia Cao, belongs to the family Ophiocordycipitaceae. It grows primarily on the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayas, including regions in China, Bhutan, and Nepal. The part used medicinally is the fruiting body which is a parasitic fungus. Energetics This fungus is considered warming in…
Botanical Overview Stephania tetrandra is a medicinal plant from the Menispermaceae family, commonly known as Fen Fang Ji or Han Fang Ji. The root is the primary part used therapeutically. It is native to China and widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Energetics Temperature: CoolingMoisture: DryingTastes: Bitter, AcridDirectionality: DescendingTonicity: RelaxingQi/Blood/Fluid: Qi Primary Actions Diuretic…
Botanical Overview Plumbago zeylanica, commonly known as Ceylon leadwort, Chitrak, or White leadwort, belongs to the Plumbaginaceae family. This plant is native to India, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Australia. The medicinal parts primarily used are the root, leaf, and sometimes the whole plant. Energetics Plumbago zeylanica is considered warming and drying in temperature and moisture…
Botanical Overview Xysmalobium undulatum (Family: Apocynaceae) is a medicinal plant native to Southern Africa. Commonly known as Uzara or Wild Cotton, the primary part used medicinally is the root. It has a longstanding traditional use in indigenous medicine. Energetics This herb is considered to have a neutral thermal effect and neutral moisture. It has a…
Botanical Overview Sutherlandia frutescens, belonging to the family Fabaceae, is a woody shrub native to Southern Africa. Commonly known as Cancer bush, Balloon pea, and Kankerbossie, it is traditionally used for its medicinal properties. The primary parts used are the leaves and whole plant. Energetics The plant is considered to have a neutral temperature and…
Botanical Overview Commiphora mukul belongs to the Burseraceae family and is commonly known as Guggul, Indian bdellium, or Gum guggul. The primary medicinal part used is the resin, harvested from the tree native to the Indian subcontinent, Middle East, and Northeast Africa. Energetics The resin has a warming temperature and drying moisture quality. It is…
Botanical Overview Tripterygium wilfordii, known commonly as Thunder God Vine or Leigong Teng, belongs to the Celastraceae family. The medicinal parts primarily used are the root and root bark. Native to East Asia, particularly China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, this plant has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics The herb is…