Botanical Name: Ganoderma lucidum Family: Ganodermataceae Energetics: warm, dry, tonifying Taste: bitter, salty, earthy, umami Parts used: mushroom Affinities: cardiovascular, […]

Botanical Name – Glycyrrhiza glabra Family: Fabaceae Energetics: warm, moist, relaxant Taste: sweet Parts used: root Affinities: gastrointestinal system, adrenals,

Botanical Name – Crataegus oxyacantha, C. monogyna, C. laevigata Family: Rosaceae Energetics: cool, dry, tonifying Taste: sweet, sour, astringent Parts

Botanical Name – Zingiber officinale Family: Zingiberaceae Energetics: hot, dry, relaxant Taste: aromatic, pungent Parts used: rhizome Affinities: digestive, circulatory,

Botanical Name – Foeniculum vulgare Family: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) Energetics: warm, moist, relaxant Taste: aromatic, pungent, sweet Parts used: seeds Affinities:

Botanical Name: Symphytum officinale, S. x uplandicum Family: Boraginaceae Energetics: cool, moist, tonifying Taste: salty, astringent, bitter (this doesn’t really

Botanical Name – Lavandula spp. Family: Lamiaceae Energetics: warm, dry, relaxant Taste: aromatic, sweet, bitter Parts used: aerial parts, mostly

Botanical Name – Melissa officinalis Family: Lamiaceae Energetics: cool, dry, relaxant Taste: aromatic, sweet Parts used: flowers and leaves Affinities: digestive,

Botanical Name – Cinnamomum verum & Cinnamomum cassia Family: Lauraceae Energetics: warm, moist, tonifying Taste: pungent, sweet, astringent, spicy Parts

Botanical Name – Centaurium erythraea Family: Gentianaceae Energetics: cool, dry, tonifying Taste: bitter Parts used: flowers and leaves Affinities: digestive