Zea mays (Stigma)
Botanical Overview Zea mays (stigma), commonly known as corn silk, is the silky styles found on the ears of the corn plant, belonging to the Poaceae family. The stigma is…
Archives: Herbs
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Botanical Overview Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, commonly known as Bearberry, Uva-ursi, or Kinnikinnick, belongs to the Ericaceae family. The medicinal parts used are primarily the dried leaves of the plant. It is…
Coptis; Berberis; Mahonia spp.
Botanical Overview Coptis; Berberis; Mahonia spp. are members of the Berberidaceae family, commonly known as goldthread, barberry, Oregon grape, and mahonia. These plants are native to regions including North America,…
Hydrastis canadensis
Botanical Overview Hydrastis canadensis, commonly known as Goldenseal, Orangeroot, or Yellow Puccoon, belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to Eastern North America. The medicinal parts used are primarily…
Usnea spp.
Botanical Overview Usnea spp., commonly known as Old man’s beard or lichen moss, is a genus of fruticose lichens belonging to the family Parmeliaceae. It is widely distributed in temperate…
Sambucus nigra (fructus)
Botanical Overview Sambucus nigra (fructus) belongs to the family Adoxaceae. The medicinally used parts are the ripe fruits or berries commonly known as Elderberry or Black elder. Native to Europe,…
Isatis tinctoria / Isatis indigotica
Botanical Overview Isatis tinctoria and Isatis indigotica (Brassicaceae) are closely related species commonly known as Woad or Chinese woad. Traditionally, their roots (radix) and leaves (folia) are used medicinally. The…
Astragalus membranaceus
Botanical Overview Astragalus membranaceus is a medicinal plant belonging to the family Fabaceae. The primary part used is the root. Commonly known as Astragalus, Huang Qi, or Milk Vetch, it…
Andrographis paniculata
Botanical Overview Andrographis paniculata, commonly known as King of Bitters or Kalmegh, is a medicinal plant belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Native to South and Southeast Asia, this plant’s leaves…
Echinacea angustifolia
Botanical Overview Echinacea angustifolia belongs to the Asteraceae family and is commonly known as Narrowleaf purple coneflower or Black Sampson. It is native to the central United States and North…