Herbal Cyclopedia

Herbal Monograph: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Botanical Overview Family Solanaceae (Nightshade family) Parts Used Root, leaves, berries Energetics Warming, grounding Tastes Bitter, earthy, slightly astringent   Herbal Actions Adaptogen Nervine Anti-inflammatory Immunomodulator Antioxidant Tonic Anxiolytic Sedative...

Herbal Monograph: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Botanical Overview Family Solanaceae (Nightshade family) Parts Used Root, leaves, berries Energetics Warming, grounding Tastes Bitter, earthy, slightly astringent   Herbal Actions Adaptogen Nervine Anti-inflammatory Immunomodulator Antioxidant Tonic Anxiolytic Sedative...

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   Herbal Actions Carminative Stimulant Expectorant Antispasmodic...

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   Herbal Actions Carminative Stimulant Expectorant Antispasmodic...