Piper longum
Botanical Overview Piper longum, commonly known as Long Pepper or Indian long pepper, belongs to the family Piperaceae. Native to South and Southeast Asia, the plant’s fruit and root are…
Archives: Herbs
Justicia adhatoda
Botanical Overview Justicia adhatoda, commonly known as Malabar Nut, Adhatoda, or Vasaka, belongs to the family Acanthaceae. It is native to India and Southeast Asia. The primary parts used medicinally…
Peumus boldus
Botanical Overview Peumus boldus, commonly known as Boldo, belongs to the family Monimiaceae. This evergreen shrub or small tree is native to South America, particularly Chile, Peru, and Argentina. The…
Ptychopetalum olacoides
Botanical Overview Ptychopetalum olacoides, commonly known as Muira puama or Muirapuama, is a small tree native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and Peru, belonging to the Olacaceae family. The…
Cola acuminata
Botanical Overview Cola acuminata belongs to the Malvaceae family and is commonly known as Bitter kola or Cola nut. The plant is native to West and Tropical Africa. The primary…
Rhamnus purshiana (cortex)
Botanical Overview Rhamnus purshiana (cortex), commonly known as Cascara sagrada or Sacred bark, belongs to the family Rhamnaceae. The medicinal part used is the bark harvested primarily from this species…
Senna alexandrina
Botanical Overview Senna alexandrina, commonly known as Alexandrian senna or Indian senna, belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia. The medicinal parts used…
Illicium verum
Botanical Overview Illicium verum (Star anise) is a member of the Schisandraceae family and primarily valued for its dried fruit, commonly used in traditional medicines and culinary applications. Native to…
Camellia sinensis
Botanical Overview Camellia sinensis belongs to the family Theaceae and is the source of tea leaves used globally. The medicinal parts used are the young leaves. Common names include Tea…
Griffonia simplicifolia
Botanical Overview Griffonia simplicifolia belongs to the Fabaceae family and is native to West and Central Africa. Commonly known as African black bean or Griffonia, its seeds are the primary…