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Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris Other name: English thyme, summer thyme, winter thyme, French thyme, or garden thyme Thyme plants boast extensive root systems and rapidly develop runners. Their four-edged twigs exhibit strong branching, progressively turning more woody as they mature. These twigs carry small, short, elliptical leaves with slightly curled edges. The color of thyme…

Botanical name: Fragaria × ananassa Other name: earthberry, red berry Wild strawberry leaves exhibit a small to medium size, presenting a flat and oblong shape with an average width of 4-5 centimeters. These dark green leaves feature a matte texture, silky hairs on the underside, and toothed or serrated edges. Arranged in groups of three…

Botanical name: Hypericum perforatum John’s Wort (SJW), scientifically identified as Hypericum perforatum, is a leafy herb with a sprawling growth pattern, thriving in open and disturbed areas across a significant portion of the world’s temperate regions. The utilization of this plant as an herbal remedy for a diverse range of internal and external ailments traces…

Botanical name: Scutellaria baicalensis Other name: blue skullcap, mad dog skullcap and side-flowering skullcap Chinese Skullcap Root is comprised of the dried roots of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, a member of the Lamiaceae family. The collection process involves gathering the roots in spring or autumn, with careful removal of fibrous roots and rough skin. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical name: Schisandra chinensis Schisandra chinensis, commonly known as the five-flavor fruit, is a vine that bears fruit. Its purple-red berries are renowned for encompassing five distinct tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, pungent, and sour. Notably, the seeds of the Schisandra berry contain lignans, substances that may confer beneficial effects on health. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical name: Salvia officinalis Other name: culinary sage, common garden sage, or garden sage. Red sage root is characterized by a bitter flavor and a slightly cold nature. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is associated with the heart and liver meridians. Red sage root is known for promoting blood circulation, aiding in the regulation of…

Botanical name: Rosemarinus officinalis Other name: Compass Plant, Compass Weed, Encensier, Herbe Aux Couronnes, Old Man, Polar Plant, Romarin, Romarin Des Troubadours, Romero, Rose de Marie, Rose Des Marins, Rosée De Mer, Rosemarine, Rosmarinus officinalis, Rusmari, Rusmary. Rosemary plants generally feature shallow root systems, reaching depths of approximately 12 to 18 inches (30 to 45…

Botanical name: Rhodiola rosea Other name: arctic root or golden root Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) is a perennial plant found in the US, Canada, Europe, and various parts of Asia. The root, known as golden root, is widely utilized in Asia and Europe to address issues related to fatigue and cognitive blunting. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical name: Rehmannia glutinosa Other name: Chinese foxglove Rehmannia Root, or Radix Rehmanniae, originates from the root of Rehmannia glutinosa and holds a significant position among the 50 essential herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Its roots in Chinese medical literature trace back to the Han Dynasty (200 BCE). Tradition dictates a meticulous preparation process…

Botanical name: Trifolium pretense Other name: Wild clover, cleaver grass, marl grass, cow grass, purple clover Red clover, a short-lived perennial, typically allows for two or three harvests annually. It displays rapid growth during the cooler temperatures of spring and fall. Vulnerable to crown- and root-rotting disease complexes, its lifespan is relatively brief. The growth…