Artemisia afra
Botanical Overview Artemisia afra, commonly known as African Wormwood, Wild Wormwood, or Umhlonyane, is a perennial medicinal herb in the Asteraceae family native to Southern Africa and Ethiopia. The leaves,…
Archives: Herbs
Orthosiphon stamineus
Botanical Overview Orthosiphon stamineus belongs to the family Lamiaceae and is commonly known as Cat’s whiskers, Java tea, or Misai kucing. The plant is native to Southeast Asia including Indonesia,…
Crataeva nurvala
Botanical Overview Crataeva nurvala, commonly known as Three-leaved caper or Varuna, belongs to the Capparaceae family. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Traditionally, the bark, root,…
Dioscorea villosa
Botanical Overview Dioscorea villosa, commonly known as Wild yam, is a member of the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to Eastern North America. The parts used medicinally include the rhizome…
Saraca asoca
Botanical Overview Saraca asoca (family Fabaceae), commonly known as Ashoka or the sorrowless tree, is a sacred medicinal plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The bark, flowers,…
Crocus sativus
Botanical Overview Crocus sativus (Family: Iridaceae) is commonly known as Saffron or Saffron crocus. The parts used medicinally are the stigma and styles of the flower. Native to the Mediterranean…
Rauvolfia serpentina
Botanical Overview Rauvolfia serpentina, commonly known as Indian snakeroot, Chandrabhaga, and Sarpagandha, is a member of the Apocynaceae family. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. The root of…
Coleus forskohlii
Botanical Overview Coleus forskohlii (syn. Plectranthus barbatus) belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Common names include Coleus, Indian coleus, and Makandi. The medicinally used part is primarily the root. Native to…
Cryptolepis sanguinolenta
Botanical Overview Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, commonly known as Nibima or Ghana quinine, belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It is native to West and Tropical Africa. The root is the primary part…
Ammi visnaga
Botanical Overview Ammi visnaga, commonly known as Bishop’s weed, Khella, or Visnaga, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The primary medicinal parts used are the fruit and seeds. It is native…