Hericium erinaceus
Botanical Overview Hericium erinaceus, commonly known as Lion’s Mane Mushroom, Bearded Tooth Mushroom, or Pom Pom Blanc, belongs to the family Hericiaceae. It is primarily native to Asia, North America,…
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Trametes versicolor
Botanical Overview Trametes versicolor, commonly known as Turkey Tail or Cloud Mushroom, is a member of the Polyporaceae family. This widely distributed wood-decay fungus occurs throughout temperate forests across North…
Ganoderma lucidum
Botanical Overview Ganoderma lucidum, commonly known as Lingzhi or Reishi, belongs to the Ganodermataceae family. The medicinal parts used primarily include the fruiting body and mycelium of this polypore mushroom…
Ophiocordyceps sinensis
Botanical Overview Ophiocordyceps sinensis, commonly known as Cordyceps, Caterpillar Fungus, or Dong Chong Xia Cao, belongs to the family Ophiocordycipitaceae. It is a parasitic fungus native to the Himalayan regions…
Hypericum perforatum
Botanical Overview Hypericum perforatum, commonly known as St. John’s Wort, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Hypericaceae. The plant is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa…
Pelargonium sidoides
Botanical Overview Pelargonium sidoides is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Geraniaceae family. Commonly known as South African geranium or Umckaloabo, it is native to Southern Africa. The medicinal…
Solenostemma argel
Botanical Overview Solenostemma argel belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is native to North and Northeast Africa, notably Sudan and Egypt. Commonly known as Argel, the plant’s leaves and whole…
Phyllanthus niruri
Botanical Overview Phyllanthus niruri belongs to the Phyllanthaceae family and is commonly known as Chanca Piedra, Stonebreaker, Seed-under-leaf, or Stonebreaker plant. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, South…
Turnera diffusa
Botanical Overview Turnera diffusa, commonly known as Damiana, is a member of the Passifloraceae family. It is native to Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. The medicinal part…
Ilex paraguariensis
Botanical Overview Ilex paraguariensis, commonly known as Yerba mate, Mate, or Paraguay tea, belongs to the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to South America, prominently Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.…