Herbal Cyclopedia
Herbal Monograph: Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
Botanical Overview Family Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family) Parts Used Leaves, flowers, root Energetics Cooling, drying Tastes Mildly bitter, astringent, slightly sweet Herbal Actions Demulcent Expectorant Anti-inflammatory Antispasmodic Astringent Mild diuretic...
Herbal Monograph: Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
Botanical Overview Family Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family) Parts Used Leaves, flowers, root Energetics Cooling, drying Tastes Mildly bitter, astringent, slightly sweet Herbal Actions Demulcent Expectorant Anti-inflammatory Antispasmodic Astringent Mild diuretic...
Herbal Monograph: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Botanical Overview Family Solanaceae (Nightshade family) Parts Used Root, leaves, berries Energetics Warming, grounding Tastes Bitter, earthy, slightly astringent Traditional Uses Ashwagandha, often referred to as "Indian ginseng," is...
Herbal Monograph: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Botanical Overview Family Solanaceae (Nightshade family) Parts Used Root, leaves, berries Energetics Warming, grounding Tastes Bitter, earthy, slightly astringent Traditional Uses Ashwagandha, often referred to as "Indian ginseng," is...
Herbal Monograph: Kava Kava Root (Piper methyst...
Botanical Overview Family Piperaceae (Pepper family) Parts Used Root and rhizome Energetics Cooling, slightly drying Tastes Bitter, peppery, slightly sweet Traditional Uses Kava kava, native to the South Pacific,...
Herbal Monograph: Kava Kava Root (Piper methyst...
Botanical Overview Family Piperaceae (Pepper family) Parts Used Root and rhizome Energetics Cooling, slightly drying Tastes Bitter, peppery, slightly sweet Traditional Uses Kava kava, native to the South Pacific,...
Herbal Monograph: Angelica Root (Angelica archa...
Botanical Overview Family Apiaceae (Carrot or Parsley family) Parts Used Root, seeds, leaves, and stems Energetics Warming, drying Tastes Sweet, aromatic, slightly bitter Traditional Uses Angelica root has been...
Herbal Monograph: Angelica Root (Angelica archa...
Botanical Overview Family Apiaceae (Carrot or Parsley family) Parts Used Root, seeds, leaves, and stems Energetics Warming, drying Tastes Sweet, aromatic, slightly bitter Traditional Uses Angelica root has been...