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Botanical Overview Ammi majus, commonly known as Bishop’s weed, greater ammi, or golden lace, is a medicinal plant from the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. The fruit and seed are the primary parts used medicinally. Energetics Ammi majus is considered warming and drying with bitter and pungent…
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…
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…
Botanical Overview Avena sativa, commonly known as oat or common oat, belongs to the Poaceae family. The plant is widely cultivated across Europe, North America, and Asia. Parts used medicinally include the seed, straw, and herb. Oats have a long history of use as a nutritive and medicinal plant for various indications. Energetics Avena sativa…
Botanical Overview Eupatorium purpureum, commonly known as Joe-Pye weed or Spotted Joe-Pye weed, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to Eastern North America, especially the United States and Canada, this species is traditionally utilized medicinally with the aerial parts including leaves and stems being most commonly employed. Common names for…
Botanical Overview Angelica archangelica, commonly known as Angelica, Garden angelica, or Wild celery, is a tall biennial plant of the Apiaceae family. Native to northern and central Europe including Scandinavia and parts of northern Asia, it is prized for its aromatic root, seeds, leaves, and stems utilized in herbal medicine. Energetics The herb is considered…
Botanical Overview Cnicus benedictus, commonly known as Blessed Thistle, belongs to the Asteraceae family. This herb is native to the Mediterranean region, Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics Blessed Thistle is considered warming and drying in nature, with a distinctly bitter…
Botanical Overview Chimaphila umbellata (Ericaceae) is a small evergreen perennial herb native to temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. Commonly known as Pipsissewa, Umbellate pipsissewa, Prince’s pine, or Ground laurel, the medicinal part used is primarily the leaf. Energetics The plant is considered cooling and drying in nature, with bitter and astringent tastes.…
Botanical Overview Thuja occidentalis, commonly known as Arborvitae or Northern white cedar, belongs to the family Cupressaceae. It is native to North America, especially Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States. The parts used medicinally include the leaves, twigs, and essential oil extracted from the foliage. Energetics The plant has a cooling temperature with drying…
Botanical Overview Chamaelirium luteum, commonly known as False Unicorn, False Unicorn Root, Devil’s Bit, and Blazing Star, belongs to the family Liliaceae. The medicinal parts used are primarily the rhizome and root. This perennial herb is native to Eastern North America, especially the Southeastern United States. Energetics The energetics of False Unicorn are generally considered…