Quercus robur
Botanical Overview Quercus robur, commonly known as English oak, pedunculate oak, or common oak, belongs to the family Fagaceae. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The…
Archives: Herbs
Glycine max
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…
Ananas comosus
Botanical Overview Ananas comosus (family Bromeliaceae), commonly called Pineapple, is a tropical plant native to South America, widely cultivated for its edible fruit, stem, and leaves used medicinally. The plant’s…
Brassica nigra
Botanical Overview Brassica nigra, commonly known as Black mustard or Mustard seed, belongs to the Brassicaceae family. The primary part used medicinally is the seed. Native to Europe, North Africa,…
Morus alba
Botanical Overview Morus alba, commonly known as White mulberry, is a member of the Moraceae family. It is native to China and widely cultivated throughout East Asia, the Mediterranean, and…
Adonis vernalis
Botanical Overview Adonis vernalis (family Ranunculaceae) is commonly known as Spring Adonis, False Hellebore, and Pheasant’s Eye. The aerial parts of the herbaceous perennial plant are used medicinally. Native to…
Caralluma fimbriata
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…
Pilocarpus microphyllus
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…
Albizia lebbeck
Botanical Overview Albizia lebbeck, belonging to the Fabaceae family, is a deciduous tree native to South and Southeast Asia, also found in Australia and parts of Africa. Common names include…
Pueraria lobata
Botanical Overview Pueraria lobata, commonly known as Kudzu, Gegen, or Japanese arrowroot, belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to East and Southeast Asia including China, Japan, and parts…