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Botanical Overview Catha edulis (family Celastraceae), commonly known as Khat, Qat, Arabian tea, Mirra, or Miraa, is a flowering shrub native to the Horn of Africa and Arabian Peninsula regions, as well as East Africa. The fresh leaves and twigs are traditionally used for their stimulant properties. Energetics The plant is considered warming and drying,…
Botanical Overview Fallopia multiflora, commonly known as Fo-ti, He Shou Wu, or Chinese knotweed, is a member of the Polygonaceae family. The primary medicinal part used is the root, harvested mainly in East Asia, particularly China. Energetics This herb is considered warming and moistening in nature. Its taste profile includes bitter, sweet, and acrid flavors.…
Botanical Overview Coffea arabica is a member of the Rubiaceae family, commonly known as Arabica coffee or simply coffee. The primary medicinal parts used are the seeds, commonly referred to as coffee beans. Native to Ethiopia and Yemen, it is now widely cultivated in tropical regions such as South America. The seeds contain notable bioactive…
Botanical Overview Ilex vomitoria, commonly known as Yaupon holly, Black drink, or Cassina, is a member of the Aquifoliaceae family. Native to the southeastern and southern United States, this plant’s leaves are traditionally used for preparing stimulating infusions. Commonly harvested parts include the leaves. Energetics The plant is generally considered warming and drying in nature,…
Botanical Overview Levisticum officinale, commonly known as Lovage or Love parsley, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and the Mediterranean region. The plant’s root, leaves, and seeds are traditionally used for their medicinal properties. Energetics Levisticum officinale is considered warming and drying. Its taste…
Botanical Overview Salvia hispanica, commonly known as Chia, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the southern United States. The primary part used medicinally and nutritionally is the seed. Chia seeds are renowned for their nutritional benefits and have been traditionally consumed for energy and health. Energetics…
Botanical Overview Ajuga turkestanica is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family, commonly known as Turkestan Bugleweed. It is native to Central Asia, particularly the Turkestan region. The medicinally used parts are the aerial parts harvested for their bioactive compounds. Energetics The plant is considered to have a neutral temperature and moisture energetic…
Botanical Overview Cissus quadrangularis belongs to the Vitaceae family and is commonly known as Veldt Grape, Hadjod, and Asthisamharaka. The primary part used medicinally is the stem. This plant is native to regions in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, India, and Sri Lanka. Energetics It is considered cooling in temperature with neutral moisture. The taste…
Botanical Overview Peganum harmala, commonly known as Syrian rue or Harmal, belongs to the family Nitrariaceae. It grows primarily in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and North African regions. The seeds are the primary part used for medicinal purposes due to their rich alkaloid content. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in nature…
Botanical Overview Kaempferia galanga, belonging to the family Zingiberaceae, is a rhizomatous plant commonly known as Galangal, Aroma ginger, Kencur, and Sand ginger. Native to Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, its rhizome is the primary part used medicinally. Energetics Kaempferia galanga is traditionally considered warming and drying in nature. Its taste profile includes…