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Botanical Overview Artemisia princeps, commonly known as Japanese mugwort or Yomogi, belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is native to East Asia including Japan, Korea, and China. The leaf and herb parts of the plant are primarily used in herbal medicine. Energetics The herb is characterized as warming and drying, with bitter and acrid tastes.…
Botanical Overview Latin name: Leonurus japonicusFamily: LamiaceaeParts used: Aerial parts, herbCommon names: Chinese motherwort, Oriental motherwort Energetics The plant is considered energetically neutral in temperature with moistening properties. It has a bitter and acrid taste with ascending and descending directional qualities. It is tonifying and primarily influences the flow of qi and blood. Primary Actions…
Botanical Overview Alchemilla vulgaris, commonly known as Lady’s Mantle, is a perennial herb in the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe and parts of Northern Asia and has been introduced to North America. The aerial parts of the plant are used medicinally and have a long tradition in Western herbal medicine. Common names include…
Botanical Overview Juniperus communis, commonly known as Common juniper or Juniper berry, belongs to the Cupressaceae family. It is native across Europe, North America, and Asia. The parts used medicinally include the berries, leaves, and twigs. Energetics This plant exhibits warming temperature and drying moisture energetics. Its tastes are bitter, pungent, and astringent, with an…
Botanical Overview Aesculus hippocastanum, commonly known as Horse Chestnut or Conker Tree, belongs to the family Hippocastanaceae (sometimes placed in Sapindaceae). This deciduous tree is native to Europe and Western Asia. The medicinal parts primarily include the seeds, bark, leaves, and flowers. Energetics The energetics of horse chestnut are characterized by a neutral temperature and…
Botanical Overview Solidago virgaurea, commonly known as European goldenrod or woundwort, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, Northern Asia, and North America. The plant parts commonly used medicinally include the aerial parts, leaves, and flower heads. Energetics The energetics of Solidago virgaurea are considered neutral in temperature with a…
Botanical Overview Galega officinalis, commonly known as goat’s rue or French lilac, is a member of the Fabaceae family. Its aerial parts, leaves, and whole herb are traditionally used. Native to Europe and Western Asia, it has been introduced worldwide. Energetics This plant possesses a cooling temperature and drying moisture profile, with a predominant bitter…
Botanical Overview Ruscus aculeatus, commonly known as Butcher’s Broom or Hardy Butcher’s Broom, belongs to the family Asparagaceae. The plant is native to Europe, the Mediterranean region, and Western Asia. The rhizome, root, and stem are the primary parts used medicinally. Energetics This herb is generally considered to have a neutral temperature with drying moisture.…
Botanical Overview Caulophyllum thalictroides, commonly known as Blue cohosh, Blue ginseng, or Papoose root, is a perennial herb of the Berberidaceae family native to Eastern North America. The medicinal parts used are primarily the root and rhizome. Traditionally, it has been valued for its effects on the reproductive system and musculoskeletal complaints. Energetics Blue cohosh…
Botanical Overview Juglans nigra (pericarp), commonly known as Black walnut hull or Black walnut pericarp, belongs to the Juglandaceae family. The medicinal part used is primarily the pericarp (hull) of the nuts. This species is native to Eastern North America and has been traditionally used for various health indications. Energetics The pericarp is considered cooling…