Paullinia cupana
Botanical Overview Paullinia cupana, commonly known as Guarana, belongs to the Sapindaceae family. Native to the Amazon basin and northern South America, especially Brazil, the medicinally used part is the…
Archives: Herbs
Handroanthus impetiginosus
Botanical Overview Handroanthus impetiginosus (formerly Tabebuia impetiginosa), commonly known as Pau d’Arco, Lapacho, Pink Ipê, or Taheebo, is a member of the Bignoniaceae family native to the tropical forests of…
Uncaria tomentosa
Botanical Overview Uncaria tomentosa, commonly known as Cat’s Claw, is a member of the Rubiaceae family native to the Amazon rainforest and Central and South America. The medicinal parts primarily…
Pistacia lentiscus
Botanical Overview Pistacia lentiscus, commonly known as Mastic, Mastic tree, or Lentisk, is a member of the Anacardiaceae family. Native to Mediterranean regions, North Africa, and the Middle East, this…
Origanum syriacum
Botanical Overview Origanum syriacum, commonly known as Syrian oregano, Bible hyssop, or Syrian marjoram, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Eastern Mediterranean and Levant regions. The…
Punica granatum (pericarp)
Botanical Overview Punica granatum (pericarp) belongs to the family Lythraceae. The pericarp, or peel, of the pomegranate fruit is the part used medicinally. Commonly known as pomegranate peel or rind,…
Laurus nobilis
Botanical Overview Laurus nobilis, commonly known as Bay laurel, Bay leaf, or simply Laurel, belongs to the Lauraceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region, this aromatic evergreen shrub or small…
Origanum vulgare
Botanical Overview Origanum vulgare, commonly known as oregano or wild marjoram, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of…
Rosmarinus officinalis
Botanical Overview Rosmarinus officinalis (family Lamiaceae), commonly known as Rosemary, is native to the Mediterranean region and widely cultivated. The parts used medicinally are the leaves and flowers. Its camphoraceous…
Salvia officinalis
Botanical Overview Salvia officinalis, commonly known as Common sage or Garden sage, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Europe…