Ocimum tenuiflorum
Botanical Overview Ocimum tenuiflorum, commonly known as Holy Basil or Tulsi, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Indigenous to India and Southeast Asia, its leaves are the primary part…
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Eleutherococcus senticosus
Botanical Overview Eleutherococcus senticosus, commonly known as Eleuthero or Siberian ginseng, belongs to the Araliaceae family. The medicinally used parts are primarily the root, rhizome, and stem. Native to East…
Panax quinquefolius
Botanical Overview Latin name: Panax quinquefolius Family: Araliaceae Parts used: Root Common names: American ginseng, Five-leaf ginseng Energetics Panax quinquefolius is characterized by a cooling temperature and moistening quality. It…
Panax ginseng
Botanical Overview Latin name: Panax ginseng Family: Araliaceae Parts used: Root Common names: Asian ginseng, Korean ginseng, Red ginseng, Ginseng Energetics Panax ginseng is considered warming and moistening in nature,…
Symphytum officinale
Botanical Overview Symphytum officinale, commonly known as Comfrey, Common comfrey, Knitbone, and Slippery root, is a member of the Boraginaceae family. Its primary medicinal parts are the root and the…
Plantago major
Botanical Overview Plantago major L., commonly known as Broadleaf plantain, Greater plantain, or Common plantain, belongs to the Plantaginaceae family. It is native to temperate regions worldwide, including Europe, North…
Calendula officinalis
Botanical Overview Calendula officinalis, commonly known as Marigold or Pot Marigold, belongs to the Asteraceae family. The medicinal part mainly used is the flower. Native to the Mediterranean and introduced…
Aloe vera
Botanical Overview Aloe vera (family Asphodelaceae), commonly called Aloe or Burn Aloe, is native to Northeastern Africa but widely cultivated in Mediterranean and tropical Asian regions. The leaf yields two…
Prunus africana
Botanical Overview Prunus africana (family Rosaceae), commonly known as African cherry or Pygeum, is native to various regions of Africa including Central, East, Southern, and Western Africa. The bark is…
Serenoa repens
Botanical Overview Serenoa repens, commonly known as saw palmetto, is a member of the Arecaceae family. Native to the Southeastern United States, its medicinally used part is the ripe fruit.…