Tastes: pungent

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  • Cinnamomum tamala

    Botanical Overview Cinnamomum tamala, commonly known as Indian bay leaf, tejpatta, or Malabar leaf, belongs to the Lauraceae family. The primary medicinal part used is the leaf. It is native to the South Asian region, particularly the Indian subcontinent, where it is valued for both culinary and medicinal use. Energetics This herb is considered warming…


  • Brassica juncea

    Botanical Overview Brassica juncea (family Brassicaceae), commonly known as Brown Mustard, Indian Mustard, and Chinese Mustard, is primarily valued for its seeds. Native to Asia but cultivated widely in Europe and North America, the seeds are the main medicinal part used traditionally. Energetics Brassica juncea seeds are considered warming and drying in nature, with pungent…


  • Cyperus scariosus

    Botanical Overview Cyperus scariosus is a member of the Cyperaceae family commonly known as Nagarmotha or Cyperus grass. Its rhizomes and roots are the primary parts used medicinally. This plant is indigenous to South and Southeast Asia and holds a significant role in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Energetics The plant exhibits a warming temperature and drying…


  • Embelia ribes

    Botanical Overview Embelia ribes, commonly known as False black pepper or Vidanga, is a member of the Myrsinaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. The medicinal parts utilized predominantly include the fruit and seeds, which have a rich history of use in traditional medicine systems for their antiparasitic and digestive…


  • Schizonepeta tenuifolia

    Botanical Overview Schizonepeta tenuifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Lamiaceae family, commonly known as Japanese catnip, Japanese hedge nettle, or Jing Jie in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The aerial parts, including leaves and flowering tops, are primarily used in herbal preparations. Native to East Asia (China, Japan, Korea), it grows widely in these…


  • 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…


  • Evodia rutaecarpa

    Botanical Overview Evodia rutaecarpa, commonly known as Evodia or Wu Zhu Yu, is a plant in the Rutaceae family primarily found in East Asia, including China and Korea. The fruit, root, and leaves are the parts traditionally used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying, featuring bitter and pungent tastes. It has an…


  • Saposhnikovia divaricata

    Botanical Overview Saposhnikovia divaricata belongs to the Apiaceae family and is commonly known as Fang Feng or Divaricate Saposhnikovia. The medicinal part used is primarily the root. Native to Northern China, Siberia, the Korean Peninsula, and the Russian Far East, this plant is a well-established herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Energetics The herb is considered…


  • Notopterygium incisum

    Botanical Overview Notopterygium incisum, belonging to the Apiaceae family, is commonly known as Qiang Huo or Notopterygium root. The medicinally used part is the root, harvested primarily from regions including China, Tibet, Sichuan, and the Himalayas. It is recognized for its distinctive serrate leaves. Energetics The root exhibits warming and drying properties, with tastes described…


  • Tetradium ruticarpum

    Botanical Overview Tetradium ruticarpum, also known as Euodia or Wu Zhu Yu, belongs to the Rutaceae family. Its ripe fruit is the commonly used medicinal part. The plant is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan, and is widely utilized in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in…