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Solanum dulcamara

Botanical Overview Solanum dulcamara, commonly known as Bittersweet Nightshade or Woody Nightshade, belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia but also naturalized in North America. The parts used medicinally include aerial parts such as leaves, stems, and berries. Energetics This herb has a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its…
Scoparia dulcis

Botanical Overview Scoparia dulcis (Family: Plantaginaceae) is a tropical herb commonly known as Sweet broomweed, Licorice weed, or Sweet broom. It is native to Tropical Asia, South America, Africa, and Australia. The whole plant, including leaves and stems, is used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with bitter and sweet…
Hemidesmus indicus

Botanical Overview Hemidesmus indicus, commonly known as Indian Sarsaparilla, Anantamool, or Sariva, belongs to the family Apocynaceae. This medicinal plant is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and is widely used for its root. The root is traditionally valued in various systems of medicine. Energetics The root of Hemidesmus indicus is characterized by a cooling temperature…
Avena sativa

Botanical Overview Avena sativa, commonly known as oat or common oat, belongs to the Poaceae family. The plant is widely cultivated across Europe, North America, and Asia. Parts used medicinally include the seed, straw, and herb. Oats have a long history of use as a nutritive and medicinal plant for various indications. Energetics Avena sativa…
Eupatorium purpureum

Botanical Overview Eupatorium purpureum, commonly known as Joe-Pye weed or Spotted Joe-Pye weed, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to Eastern North America, especially the United States and Canada, this species is traditionally utilized medicinally with the aerial parts including leaves and stems being most commonly employed. Common names for…
Drosera rotundifolia

Botanical Overview Drosera rotundifolia, commonly known as Common sundew or Round-leaved sundew, is a member of the Droseraceae family. This insectivorous herb grows in boggy and marshy regions across Europe, North America, and Asia. The medicinal part used is primarily the leaf, notable for its glandular hairs and sticky mucilage. Energetics This plant exhibits a…
Arctium lappa

Botanical Overview Arctium lappa, commonly known as Burdock, Greater burdock, or Gobo, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The root is the primary part used medicinally, though seeds and leaves are also utilized in some traditions. Energetics Burdock is energetically cooling and moistening, with…
Tilia cordata

Botanical Overview Tilia cordata, commonly known as Small-leaved lime, Linden, Lime tree, or Littleleaf linden, belongs to the Malvaceae family. The plant parts traditionally used include the flowers, leaves, bark, and wood. It is native to Europe and Western Asia. Energetics Tilia cordata is considered cooling in temperature and moistening in nature. Its taste is…
Prunus serotina

Botanical Overview Prunus serotina, commonly known as Black Cherry or Wild Black Cherry, is a member of the Rosaceae family. Native to North America, especially the eastern United States and Central America, this tree’s bark, leaves, and fruit are used medicinally. It is notable for its dark bark and fruit which have a history of…
Chamaelirium luteum

Botanical Overview Chamaelirium luteum, commonly known as False Unicorn, False Unicorn Root, Devil’s Bit, and Blazing Star, belongs to the family Liliaceae. The medicinal parts used are primarily the rhizome and root. This perennial herb is native to Eastern North America, especially the Southeastern United States. Energetics The energetics of False Unicorn are generally considered…

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