Temperature: cooling

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  • Gynostemma pentaphyllum

    Botanical Overview Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a climbing herbaceous vine belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Commonly known as Jiaogulan or Southern Ginseng, it is native to East and Southeast Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. The aerial parts, especially the leaves, are used medicinally and traditionally brewed into infusions. Energetics This plant has a cooling…


  • Lonicera japonica (flos)

    Botanical Overview Lonicera japonica (flos), commonly known as Japanese Honeysuckle flower, belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family. The medicinal part primarily used is the dried flower. It is native to East Asia including China, Japan, and Korea. The plant is well-regarded in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western herbal medicine. Energetics Lonicera japonica flowers are considered…


  • Forsythia suspensa

    Botanical Overview Forsythia suspensa belongs to the Oleaceae family and is commonly known as Weeping Forsythia or simply Forsythia. Native to East Asia, especially China, it is valued in traditional herbal medicine mainly for its fruit, flower, and twigs. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in energetic nature, with a bitter and pungent…


  • Viscum album

    Botanical Overview Viscum album, commonly known as European mistletoe, is a hemiparasitic shrub in the family Santalaceae. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The parts used medicinally include the leaf, stem, and berries. Energetics Viscum album is considered cooling and moistening in temperature and moisture qualities, with bitter and astringent tastes.…


  • Lawsonia inermis

    Botanical Overview Lawsonia inermis, commonly known as Henna, belongs to the family Lythraceae. It is a flowering plant native to North Africa, South Asia, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean region. The primary part used medicinally is the leaf, prized both for its dyeing properties and therapeutic applications. Common names include Henna, Mignonette tree, and…


  • Artemisia annua

    Botanical Overview Artemisia annua, commonly known as Sweet wormwood, Annual wormwood, Qinghao, or Sweet Annie, is a member of the Asteraceae family. Native to China with a distribution that includes Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America, this herbaceous annual plant’s leaf and flowering aerial parts are used medicinally. Energetics Artemisia annua is traditionally considered…


  • Moringa oleifera

    Botanical Overview Moringa oleifera, commonly known as Drumstick tree, Horseradish tree, or simply Moringa, belongs to the family Moringaceae. Native to India and parts of Africa and Southeast Asia, this fast-growing tree provides multiple usable parts including leaves, seeds, pods, flowers, bark, root, and seeds. Energetics Moringa is traditionally considered cooling and moistening in nature,…


  • Lavandula angustifolia

    Botanical Overview Lavandula angustifolia, commonly known as English lavender or true lavender, is a member of the Lamiaceae family native to the Mediterranean region of Europe. The fragrant flowers and aerial parts are primarily used in herbal medicines. Energetics This herb exhibits a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality, with bitter and sweet tastes. It…