Angelica sinensis Latin Name: Angelica sinensis Herb Class/Action: Uterine Tonic, Immune Support, Circulatory Tonic, Emmenagogue Parts Used: Root Flavors: Bitter, sweet, pungent, acrid Energetics: Warming Traditional Benefits: Reproductive support, women’s health support, tension support, immune support, cardiovascular support Known as a harmonizing herb, Dong Quai is fittingly never used alone in herbal remedies. Rather, this plant harmonizes with others to strengthen … Dong Quai
Taraxacum officinale Latin Name: Taraxacum officinale Herb Class/Action: Alterative, Hepatic, Cholagogue, Bitter Tonic Parts Used: Entire plant: leaves, flowers, roots, sap Flavors: Root: bitter, sweet, earthen, salty | Leaf: bitter, sweet, salty Energetics: Drying and cooling Traditional Benefits: Digestive support, supports natural elimination processes, liver support, microbiome support, yin support, pms support, skin support Too often dubbed a weed by society, Dandelion needs to … Dandelion
Turnera diffusa Latin Name: Turnera diffusa Herb Class/Action: reproductive/Kidney Qi tonic, aphrodisiac, nervine, digestive bitter Parts Used: leaves, stems of flowering tops Flavors: pungent, aromatic, bitter, astringent Energetics: warming and drying Traditional Benefits: supports sexual health, support reproductive health, supports mood, promotes mental clarity, supports the central nervous system, supports digestion, supports a healthy stress response Think of this warming herb … Damiana
Vaccinium macrocarpon Latin Name: Vaccinium macrocarpon Herb Class/Action: antiseptic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, vasodilator, diuretic Parts Used: Fruit Flavors: bitter, sour, cold Energetics: cooling, tonifying Traditional Benefits: reduces inflammation, supports digestion, antioxidant, encourages appetite, fights infections, cardioprotective Packed to the brim with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, cranberry is one of the most potent superfoods in the world. The bright red fruits have … Cranberry
Viburnum opulus Latin Name: Viburnum opulus Herb Class/Action: Healthy Inflammatory Response Support, Nervine Parts Used: Inner stem bark Flavors: Bitter, slightly acrid Energetics: Cool, dry Traditional Benefits: Women’s reproductive system support, menstrual support, musculoskeletal support Nature has an answer for everything—including Mother Nature’s very own monthly gift. Cramp bark is a shrub whose bark lives up to its name by supporting … Cramp Bark
Cordyceps sinensis Latin Name: Cordyceps sinensis Herb Class/Action: Adaptogen, Qi Tonic, Kidney Tonic Parts Used: Fruiting body, body, mycelium Flavors: Sweet, slightly bitter and acrid Energetics: Warming Traditional Benefits: Adrenal support, immune support, kidney support, Jing support, lung support, energy support, spirit support Cordyceps is an adaptogenic fungi, considered a “fu zheng” herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which refers to nourishing … Cordyceps
Cinnamomum spp. Latin Name: Cinnamomum spp. Herb Class/Action: Kidney Yang Tonic, Circulatory Tonic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Astringent Parts Used: Bark Flavors: Acrid, pungent, sweet Energetics: Warming, hot Traditional Benefits: Kidney yang support, spleen support, digestive support, blood support, circulatory support, qi support, immune support Cinnamon might already be a staple in your spice cabinet, but this digestive and immune powerhouse deserves prime … Cinnamon
Matricaria recutita Latin Name: Matricaria recutita Herb Class/Action: Nervine, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Healthy Inflammatory Response Support Parts Used: Flower heads Flavors: Sweet, bitter, pungent, mildly acrid Energetics: Warm, moist Traditional Benefits: Nervous system support, digestive support, sleep support, tension support Soothing and nourishing to the mind and body, chamomile is commonly our first exposure to the wonderful world of herbalism.* Mama knows … Chamomile
Vitex agnus-castus Latin Name: Vitex agnus-castus Herb Class/Action: Hormone Modulator, Uterine Tonic, Diaphoretic Parts Used: Fruit Flavors: Pungent, acrid, mildly bitter Energetics: Mildly warming and drying Traditional Benefits: Hormone support, menstrual cycle support, women’s health support, libido support, liver support, skin support This hormone modulating, cycle-supporting herb is primarily used to balance and regulate in the lens of reproductive health.* Native … Chaste Tree Berry
Nepata cataria Latin Name: Nepata cataria Herb Class/Action: digestive, nervine, astringent, carminative, bitter Parts Used: leaves, flowering tops Flavors: aromatic, pungent, bitter, a hint of acridity Energetics: cooling/warming, resinous + drying/moistening Traditional Benefits: digestive support, immune support, mood support, supports a healthy inflammatory response, supports healthy blood flow, supports healthy healing, supports sleep, stress support Like a cat with many lives, … Catnip
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