Backhousia citriodora
Botanical Overview Backhousia citriodora, commonly known as Lemon myrtle or Lemon ironwood, is a member of the Myrtaceae family native to eastern Australia. The aromatic leaves and essential oils derived…
Archives: Herbs
Phormium tenax
Botanical Overview Phormium tenax, commonly known as New Zealand flax or flax lily, belongs to the family Asphodelaceae. This plant is native to New Zealand and Australia and is well-known…
Pomaderris kumeraho
Botanical Overview Latin Name: Pomaderris kumeraho Family: Rhamnaceae Common Names: Kumeraho Parts Used: Not documented Energetics No information available on energetics such as temperature, moisture, tastes, directionality, tonicity, or qi/blood/fluid…
Leptospermum scoparium
Botanical Overview Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as Manuka or New Zealand tea tree, belongs to the Myrtaceae family. It is native to New Zealand and southeastern Australia. The primary parts…
Schkuhria pinnata
Botanical Overview Schkuhria pinnata belongs to the Asteraceae family and is commonly known as Dwarf marigold or Schkuhria weed. It is a herbaceous plant used traditionally in Southern Africa, Mexico,…
Croton draconoides
Botanical Overview Croton draconoides is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. Detailed information on common names, native regions, and parts used medicinally is not well documented in…
Gentianella alborosea
Botanical Overview Gentianella alborosea belongs to the family Gentianaceae and is commonly known as “Hercampuri.” This medicinal plant is native to the Andean regions of Peru and Bolivia. The whole…
Erythroxylum catuaba
Botanical Overview Erythroxylum catuaba is a small tree or shrub of the family Erythroxylaceae native to South America, particularly Brazil. Commonly known as Catuaba, the bark is the primary part…
Phyllanthus amarus
Botanical Overview Phyllanthus amarus of the family Phyllanthaceae is a small tropical herb commonly known as Bhui Amalaki, Carry me seed, or Stonebreaker. It is widely found in tropical regions…
Anemopsis californica
Botanical Overview Anemopsis californica, commonly known as Yerba Mansa or Lizard Tail, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Saururaceae native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico.…