Holarrhena pubescens
Botanical Overview Holarrhena pubescens (Family: Apocynaceae) is a medicinal plant native to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa. Commonly known as Kurchi or Tellicherry bark, its bark,…
Archives: Herbs
Vitex negundo
Botanical Overview Vitex negundo, commonly known as Chinese chaste tree, five-leaved chaste tree, or Nirgundi, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to South and Southeast Asia including India…
Gastrodia elata
Botanical Overview Gastrodia elata is an orchid species from the Orchidaceae family, commonly known as Tian Ma or Gastrodia. The primary medicinal part used is the rhizome. Native to East…
Grifola frondosa
Botanical Overview Grifola frondosa, commonly known as Maitake, Hen of the Woods, or Sheep’s Head, is a medicinal mushroom belonging to the family Meripilaceae. It is native to regions of…
Lentinula edodes
Botanical Overview Lentinula edodes, commonly known as Shiitake mushroom, belongs to the Marasmiaceae family. It is native to East Asia including Japan, China, and Korea. The fruiting body is the…
Hippophae rhamnoides
Botanical Overview Hippophae rhamnoides, commonly known as Sea buckthorn, Sand thorn, or Seaberry, belongs to the Elaeagnaceae family. This hardy shrub is native to Europe, Central and Northern Asia including…
Carthamus tinctorius
Botanical Overview Carthamus tinctorius, commonly known as Safflower, is a member of the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to the Mediterranean, Western Asia, India, and China, and has been…
Stevia rebaudiana
Botanical Overview Stevia rebaudiana, belonging to the Asteraceae family, is native to South America, particularly Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. The plant is primarily used for its leaves, known commonly as…
Curcuma zedoaria
Botanical Overview Curcuma zedoaria, commonly known as White turmeric or Zedoary, belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. The medicinal part primarily used is the rhizome. This perennial herb is native to…
Santalum album
Botanical Overview Santalum album, commonly known as Indian Sandalwood or Sandalwood, belongs to the Santalaceae family. It is native to India, Indonesia, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The heartwood and the…