Tonicity: relaxing

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  • Sanguinaria canadensis

    Botanical Overview Sanguinaria canadensis, commonly known as Bloodroot, Redroot, Canada puccoon, and Tetterwort, is a perennial herbaceous plant from the family Papaveraceae native to Eastern North America, including the United States and Canada. The rhizome and root are primarily used medicinally. Energetics Bloodroot is considered warming and drying in energetic quality. Its taste profile is…


  • Podophyllum peltatum

    Botanical Overview Podophyllum peltatum, commonly known as Mayapple, American mandrake, or Wild mandrake, belongs to the family Berberidaceae. It is native to Eastern North America. The primary parts used medicinally include the rhizome, root, and leaves. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in nature, with a bitter taste. Its energetic directionality is descending,…


  • Carapichea ipecacuanha

    Botanical Overview Carapichea ipecacuanha, belonging to the family Rubiaceae, is commonly known as Ipecac or Brazilian ipecac. It is native to South America, particularly Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. The medicinally used part is the root, well recognized for its emetic properties. Energetics The root is considered cooling and moistening with a bitter and acrid taste.…


  • Polygala senega

    Botanical Overview Polygala senega, commonly known as Senega root or Seneka snakeroot, belongs to the family Polygalaceae. The medicinal part used is primarily the root. Native to North America, including the USA and Canada, this plant has been traditionally used in Western herbal medicine. Energetics Senega root is considered warming and drying in nature, with…


  • Piscidia piscipula

    Botanical Overview Piscidia piscipula, commonly known as Jamaica Dogwood, Piscidia, or Fish Poison Tree, is a member of the Fabaceae family native to the Caribbean, Central America, and the southern United States. The bark and root are the primary parts used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered cooling in temperature with a bitter taste and…


  • Cannabis sativa

    Botanical Overview Latin Name: Cannabis sativa Family: Cannabaceae Parts Used: Flower, Leaf, Seed, Stem Common Names: Hemp, Marijuana, Cannabis Energetics The plant is generally considered warming and drying in effect, with bitter, pungent, and sweet tastes. It exhibits ascending and outward directionality and has a relaxing tonicity, influencing primarily the qi in traditional energy systems.…


  • Garcinia cambogia

    Botanical Overview Garcinia cambogia belongs to the family Clusiaceae and is commonly known as Malabar tamarind, Garcinia, Kudampuli, and Brindleberry. Native to Southeast Asia and India, the medicinal parts primarily used are the fruit rind or pericarp. It is traditionally valued for its sour and acidic taste and is often employed to aid digestion and…


  • Garcinia mangostana

    Botanical Overview Garcinia mangostana, commonly known as Mangosteen, is a tropical tree species belonging to the Clusiaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, its fruit and fruit rind are primarily used medicinally and culinarily. The fruit is valued for its sweet and sour flavor as well as potential health benefits. Energetics This plant exhibits cooling and…


  • Lobelia inflata

    Botanical Overview Lobelia inflata, commonly known as Indian tobacco, Puke weed, or Vomiting lobelia, belongs to the Campanulaceae family. It is native to Eastern North America and primarily the aerial parts including leaves and whole plant are used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in nature, with bitter and pungent tastes. Its…


  • Colchicum autumnale

    Botanical Overview Colchicum autumnale, commonly known as Autumn crocus, Meadow saffron, or Naked lady, belongs to the family Colchicaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. The primary medicinal part used is the corm. This plant is notably recognized for its potent alkaloids used mainly in Western herbal and medical traditions. Energetics…