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Botanical Overview Rauvolfia serpentina, commonly known as Indian snakeroot, Chandrabhaga, and Sarpagandha, is a member of the Apocynaceae family. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. The root of the plant is primarily used in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying with a bitter taste. Its energetic directionality is descending,…
Botanical Overview Coleus forskohlii (syn. Plectranthus barbatus) belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Common names include Coleus, Indian coleus, and Makandi. The medicinally used part is primarily the root. Native to India and Southeast Asia, this plant has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Energetics The root of Coleus forskohlii is considered neutral…
Botanical Overview Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, commonly known as Nibima or Ghana quinine, belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It is native to West and Tropical Africa. The root is the primary part used medicinally. Energetics This herb exhibits a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality with a bitter taste. It is generally relaxing in tonicity and influences…
Botanical Overview Ammi visnaga, commonly known as Bishop’s weed, Khella, or Visnaga, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The primary medicinal parts used are the fruit and seeds. It is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and West Asia. Energetics Ammi visnaga has a cooling temperature and neutral moisture energetics. It has bitter and sharp…
Botanical Overview Piper longum, commonly known as Long Pepper or Indian long pepper, belongs to the family Piperaceae. Native to South and Southeast Asia, the plant’s fruit and root are traditionally used medicinally. It is well recognized in Ayurvedic medicine as “Pippali” and valued for its pungent fruit. Energetics Piper longum is characterized by a…
Botanical Overview Justicia adhatoda, commonly known as Malabar Nut, Adhatoda, or Vasaka, belongs to the family Acanthaceae. It is native to India and Southeast Asia. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and roots. Energetics This warming herb has a drying quality, with bitter and pungent tastes. Its energetic direction is descending, acting as…
Botanical Overview Peumus boldus, commonly known as Boldo, belongs to the family Monimiaceae. This evergreen shrub or small tree is native to South America, particularly Chile, Peru, and Argentina. The medicinal part used primarily is the leaf, which is harvested and dried for various preparations. Energetics Boldo is traditionally considered warming and drying in nature,…
Botanical Overview Ptychopetalum olacoides, commonly known as Muira puama or Muirapuama, is a small tree native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and Peru, belonging to the Olacaceae family. The root and stem are primarily used medicinally. It is traditionally valued for its neurological and reproductive health benefits. Energetics This herb is considered neutral in…
Botanical Overview Cola acuminata belongs to the Malvaceae family and is commonly known as Bitter kola or Cola nut. The plant is native to West and Tropical Africa. The primary part used medicinally is the seed or nut, which is traditionally chewed or prepared in various forms. Energetics The plant is considered warming and drying,…
Botanical Overview Rhamnus purshiana (cortex), commonly known as Cascara sagrada or Sacred bark, belongs to the family Rhamnaceae. The medicinal part used is the bark harvested primarily from this species native to North America, especially the Pacific Northwest region. Energetics This herb is traditionally considered warming and drying in nature, with a bitter taste. It…