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Botanical Overview Glycine max, commonly known as Soybean or Soy, belongs to the Fabaceae family. This widely cultivated plant originates from East Asia and its major parts used medicinally include the seed, leaf, and root. Soybean is renowned both as a dietary staple and for its medicinal applications. Energetics The energetics of Glycine max are…
Botanical Overview Caralluma fimbriata is a succulent cactus-like plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Commonly known as Caralluma, Naagphani, Indian Caralluma, or Fimbriated Caralluma, it is traditionally harvested for its aerial stems. Native to India and Pakistan, it has been used for centuries in regional traditional medicine. Energetics The plant is considered energetically neutral in…
Botanical Overview Pilocarpus microphyllus, commonly known as Jaborandi or Small-leaved Pilocarpus, is a member of the Rutaceae family native to Brazil and other parts of South America. The primary medicinal part utilized is the leaf, which contains bioactive alkaloids. Energetics This plant is considered to have a neutral temperature and moisture quality, with a notably…
Botanical Overview Agaricus blazei, belonging to the family Agaricaceae, is a medicinal mushroom native to Brazil and cultivated widely in Japan and Southeast Asia. Commonly known as Almond mushroom, Royal sun agaricus, or Himematsutake, its fruiting bodies are used for therapeutic purposes. Energetics The mushroom is considered energetically neutral in temperature and moisture with a…
Botanical Overview Pueraria mirifica is a perennial climbing plant from the Fabaceae family native to Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. It is commonly known as Kwao Krua, White Kwao Krua, and Thai Kudzu. The primary part used medicinally is the root, traditionally employed in Southeast Asia for its hormone-like effects. Energetics The root is considered energetically…
Botanical Overview Mikania glomerata is a climbing perennial vine belonging to the Asteraceae family, commonly known as Guaco or Climbing hempvine. It is native to South America, primarily Brazil and Paraguay. The leaves and stems are the primary parts used medicinally, especially for respiratory conditions. Energetics This herb has a neutral temperature and moistening quality,…
Botanical Overview Huperzia serrata, commonly known as Chinese club moss or toadstool clubmoss, is a member of the Lycopodiaceae family. This plant is native to China and parts of Southeast Asia. The aerial parts and leaves of the plant are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics The energetics of Huperzia serrata are generally considered neutral…
Botanical Overview Vitellaria paradoxa, commonly known as the Shea Tree or Shea Butter Tree, belongs to the Sapotaceae family. It is native to West and Central Africa, particularly in the Sahel region. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds and kernels, from which the well-known shea butter is extracted. Energetics This plant is considered…
Botanical Overview Grindelia robusta, commonly known as Gumweed or Robust gumweed, belongs to the family Asteraceae. Native to Western North America, particularly the Southwestern United States, this plant’s aerial parts, flower heads, and leaves are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Common names: Gumweed, Robust gumweed. Energetics Temperature: Neutral Moisture: Drying Tastes: Bitter, Acrid Directionality: Descending,…
Botanical Overview Poria cocos (family Polyporaceae) is a sclerotium-producing fungus widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and East Asian herbal traditions. Common names include Fu Ling, Indian Bread, and Tuckahoe. The medicinal part is the sclerotium, a hardened mycelium mass. Energetics Temperature: neutral; Moisture: drying; Tastes: bland, sweet; Directionality: descending, centered; Tonicity: tonifying; Qi/Blood/Fluid: qi…