Quercus robur (cortex)
Botanical Overview Quercus robur (cortex), commonly known as English oak or oak bark, belongs to the Fagaceae family. The medicinal part used is the bark, harvested predominantly in European and…
Archives: Herbs
Rubus fruticosus
Botanical Overview Rubus fruticosus, commonly known as Blackberry or Blackberry leaf, belongs to the Rosaceae family. The plant is native to Europe, North America, and Western Asia. The medicinal parts…
Myrica cerifera
Botanical Overview Myrica cerifera, commonly known as bayberry, wax myrtle, southern bayberry, and candleberry, is a member of the Myricaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, parts…
Urtica dioica
Botanical Overview Urtica dioica, commonly known as stinging nettle or common nettle, belongs to the Urticaceae family. It is widespread across Europe, North America, Asia, and Northern Africa. The primary…
Filipendula ulmaria
Botanical Overview Filipendula ulmaria, commonly known as Meadowsweet, Queen of the meadow, or Meadwort, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe and…
Harpagophytum procumbens
Botanical Overview Harpagophytum procumbens, commonly known as Devil’s Claw or Grapple Plant, belongs to the family Pedaliaceae and is native to Southern Africa including regions such as Namibia, Botswana, and…
Salix alba
Botanical Overview Salix alba, commonly known as White willow, European willow, or simply Willow, belongs to the family Salicaceae. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The…
Boswellia serrata
Botanical Overview Latin Name: Boswellia serrataFamily: BurseraceaeParts Used: Gum resinCommon Names: Indian frankincense, Salai, Shallaki Energetics Temperature: warmingMoisture: dryingTastes: bitter, pungentDirectionality: ascending, outwardTonicity: relaxingQi/Blood/Fluid: qi Primary Actions Anti-inflammatory Analgesic Antioxidant…
Murraya koenigii
Botanical Overview Murraya koenigii, commonly known as Curry leaf or Curry tree, belongs to the Rutaceae family. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. The plant’s mainly used parts…
Coptis; Berberis spp.
Botanical Overview Latin name: Coptis; Berberis spp. Family: Berberidaceae Parts used: Root, Rhizome, Bark, Stem Common names: Barberry, Goldthread, Oregon grape Energetics Temperature: Cooling Moisture: Drying Tastes: Bitter, Astringent Directionality:…