Lepidium meyenii
Botanical Overview Lepidium meyenii, commonly known as Maca or Peruvian ginseng, belongs to the Brassicaceae family and is native to the high Andes of Peru. The edible root is the…
Archives: Herbs
Tribulus terrestris
Botanical Overview Tribulus terrestris, commonly known as Puncture vine or Gokshura, is a flowering plant in the Zygophyllaceae family. It is native to Mediterranean regions but is now widespread across…
Asparagus racemosus
Botanical Overview Latin name: Asparagus racemosusFamily: AsparagaceaeParts used: RootCommon names: Shatavari, Satavar, Wild asparagus Energetics Asparagus racemosus is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with bitter and sweet tastes. It…
Paeonia lactiflora
Botanical Overview Paeonia lactiflora, commonly known as Chinese peony or Bai Shao, is a member of the Paeoniaceae family. The medicinal part predominantly used is the root. Native to East…
Angelica sinensis
Botanical Overview Angelica sinensis, known commonly as Dong quai, Chinese angelica, or Tang Kuei, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The medicinal part used is primarily the root. Native to China…
Actaea racemosa
Botanical Overview Actaea racemosa, commonly known as Black cohosh, Black snakeroot, and Squaw root, belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. The medicinal parts used are primarily the root and rhizome. This…
Vitex agnus-castus
Botanical Overview Vitex agnus-castus, commonly known as chasteberry, chaste tree, or monk’s pepper, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean and southwestern Asia, the plant’s dried…
Agathosma betulina
Botanical Overview Agathosma betulina, commonly known as Buchu or Round-leaf buchu, is a member of the Rutaceae family. This aromatic shrub is native to the Western Cape region of South…
Urtica dioica (folia)
Botanical Overview Urtica dioica (folia), commonly known as Stinging Nettle or Nettle Leaf, is a member of the Urticaceae family. The primary medicinal parts used are the leaves, harvested for…
Equisetum arvense
Botanical Overview Equisetum arvense, commonly known as field horsetail or common horsetail, is a fern ally of the family Equisetaceae native to temperate regions of Europe, North America, and Asia.…