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Botanical Overview Securidaca longepedunculata is a member of the Polygalaceae family, commonly known as the Violet tree or Pink-tailed tree. It is native to Sub-Saharan Africa where various parts including root, bark, and leaves are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This plant is regarded as warming and drying in nature, with bitter and pungent…
Botanical Overview Warburgia salutaris is a tree species in the family Canellaceae, commonly known as Pepper-bark tree or Kirikokota. It is native to Eastern and Southern Africa. The primary parts used medicinally are the bark and leaves. Energetics This plant is traditionally considered warming and drying, with bitter and pungent tastes. Its energetic directionality is…
Botanical Overview Xylopia aethiopica is a member of the Annonaceae family, commonly known as Ethiopian pepper, Negro pepper, or Guinea pepper. It is native to West and Central Tropical Africa. The primary medicinal parts used are the fruit, seeds, and bark. Energetics This plant exhibits warming temperature and drying moisture energetics. The taste profile includes…
Botanical Overview Latin name: Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloidesFamily: RutaceaeParts used: Bark, Root, LeafCommon names: African Prickly Ash, Fagara, Prevost’s Pepper, West African Prickly Ash Energetics Temperature: warmingMoisture: dryingTastes: bitter, pungentTonicity: tonifying Primary Actions Analgesic Antibacterial Anti-inflammatory Antimalarial Antioxidant Antiviral Diaphoretic Local anesthetic Stimulant Tonifying Indications Western Toothache Malaria Rheumatic pain Cough Skin infections Fever Gastrointestinal disorders Syndromes…
Botanical Overview Commiphora kataf is a resin-producing shrub or small tree of the Burseraceae family, native to Northeast Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East, and the Arabian Peninsula. Commonly known as Rotten Gum or Kataf Myrrh, the plant’s resin and bark are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics The plant is considered warming and drying…
Botanical Overview Ocimum gratissimum belongs to the family Lamiaceae and is commonly known as African basil, clove basil, or scent leaf. Native to West Africa and tropical regions of Africa and Southeast Asia, this aromatic herbaceous plant has leaves, stems, and flowers that are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics This plant is generally considered warming and…
Botanical Overview Siphonochilus aethiopicus is a member of the Zingiberaceae family commonly known as African ginger or wild ginger. It is native to Southern and Eastern Africa. The primary parts used medicinally are the rhizomes and roots. It has a history of traditional use among indigenous communities as a natural remedy. Energetics This plant is…
Botanical Overview Ocimum basilicum, commonly known as basil or sweet basil, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region but cultivated widely in Asia and tropical Africa. The primary parts used medicinally include the leaves, flowers, and whole herb. Basil is well-known for its aromatic leaves used both culinarily…
Botanical Overview Nasturtium officinale, commonly known as Watercress, is a fast-growing aquatic perennial plant of the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The parts used medicinally are primarily the leaves, stems, and the whole plant. Energetics Watercress is traditionally considered cooling and moistening in nature, with a tonifying effect on…
Botanical Overview Piper betle belongs to the family Piperaceae and is commonly known as Betel leaf or Paan. The plant is native to and widely used in South and Southeast Asia. The primary part used medicinally is the leaf. Energetics Piper betle has a warming and drying energetic profile with tastes described as peppery, pungent,…