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Houttuynia cordata

Botanical Overview Houttuynia cordata is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the family Saururaceae. Commonly known as Chameleon plant, Fish mint, Heartleaf, and Yuxingcao, it is native to East and Southeast Asia. The most commonly used parts in herbal medicine are the leaves and the whole plant, valued for their medicinal properties. Energetics This plant…
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…
Cordia salicifolia

Botanical Overview Cordia salicifolia is a species in the Boraginaceae family native to Brazil and parts of South America. Commonly known as Cordia, Porangaba, or Brazilian Cordia, the plant is valued for its leaves and fruits used medicinally. Energetics It has a cooling temperature with moistening effects and a notably bitter and astringent taste profile.…
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…
Pterocarpus marsupium

Botanical Overview Pterocarpus marsupium, belonging to the Fabaceae family, is commonly known as Indian Kino Tree, Bijasal, Malabar Kino, and Vijaysar. It is native to the Indian Subcontinent, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. The heartwood and bark are the parts traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This plant is considered to have a cooling temperature and…
Tylophora indica

Botanical Overview Tylophora indica (family Asclepiadaceae) is a climbing shrub native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Common names include Indian ipecac and Tylophora. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and roots, traditionally employed for respiratory and inflammatory conditions. Energetics The plant is considered cooling and drying in nature, with bitter and…
Chionanthus virginicus

Botanical Overview Chionanthus virginicus, commonly known as Fringe tree, Grancy graybeard, Old man’s beard, and Virginian fringetree, belongs to the Oleaceae family. The plant is native to the Eastern and Southeastern United States. The bark, root, and leaf are traditionally used parts in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in nature,…
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…

Temperature: cooling