Glycyrrhiza glabra
Botanical Overview Glycyrrhiza glabra, commonly known as Liquorice, Licorice, or Sweet root, is a member of the Fabaceae family. The medicinal parts used are primarily the root and rhizome. Native…
Archives: Herbs
Elettaria cardamomum
Botanical Overview Elettaria cardamomum is a member of the Zingiberaceae family, commonly known as cardamom, green cardamom, or true cardamom. The plant is native to South and Southeast Asia and…
Cinnamomum cassia
Botanical Overview Cinnamomum cassia, commonly known as Cassia or Chinese cinnamon, belongs to the family Lauraceae. This evergreen tree is native to China and Southeast Asia. The medicinal part used…
Cinnamomum verum
Botanical Overview Cinnamomum verum (True cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon) is a member of the Lauraceae family, native to Sri Lanka and parts of Southeast Asia. The bark and leaves are the…
Foeniculum vulgare
Botanical Overview Foeniculum vulgare, commonly known as Fennel, Sweet fennel, or Sweet cumin, is a species in the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region but is also…
Chamaemelum nobile
Botanical Overview Chamaemelum nobile, commonly known as Roman chamomile or English chamomile, is a member of the Asteraceae family. Native to Europe and the Mediterranean region, its flowering tops are…
Matricaria chamomilla
Botanical Overview Matricaria chamomilla, commonly known as Chamomile or German chamomile, belongs to the family Asteraceae. The primary part used medicinally is the dried flower. It is native to Europe…
Mentha × piperita
Botanical Overview Mentha × piperita, commonly known as Peppermint or Mint, belongs to the family Lamiaceae. This hybrid species is native to Europe and Asia but widely cultivated in North…
Zingiber officinale
Botanical Overview Zingiber officinale, commonly known as Ginger, belongs to the family Zingiberaceae. The medicinal part used is primarily the rhizome. Native to Southeast Asia and India, ginger is widely…
Taxus baccata / Taxus brevifolia
Botanical Overview Taxus baccata and Taxus brevifolia are coniferous trees from the family Taxaceae, commonly known as English yew and Pacific yew respectively. The primary medicinal parts are the bark,…