Dong Quai (Tang Kwei, Dan Gui) ~Angelica sinensis
Dong Quai (Return to proper order) (Tang Kwei, Dan Gui, etc.) (Queen of herbs) Latin name: Angelica sinensis Family: Umbelliferae Part used: …
Calamus ~ Acorus calamus
Calamus (aka. Sweet Flag) Latin name: Acorus calamus Family: Araceae Part used: root Habitat: Russia, China, India, North America, other Northern regions, …
Juniper ~ Juniperus communis
Juniper Latin name: Juniperus communis Family: Cupressaceae Part used: berries Habitat: widely distributed throughout the world Main constituents: volatile oil, tannins, diterpenes, …
Turmeric ~ Curcuma longa
 Turmeric Latin name: Curcuma longa Family: Zingiberaceae Part used: rhizome Habitat: native to S. Asia; cultivated widely in the tropics Main constituents: …
Nettle ~ Urtica dioica (Urtica urens in some places)
Nettle Latin name: Urtica dioica (Urtica urens in some places) Family: Urticaceae Part used: young aerial parts, root Habitat: waste places throughout …
Ginger ~ Zingiber officinale
Ginger Latin name: Zingiber officinale Family: Zingiberaceae Part used: rhizome Habitat: native to S.E. Asia; cultivated in the tropics Main constituents: volatile …
Cinnamon ~ Cinnamomum spp.
Cinnamon Latin name: Cinnamomum spp. Family: Lauraceae Part used: inner bark Habitat: native to Sri Lanka, widely cultivated Main constituents: essential oil, …
Clove ~ Syzygium aromaticum
Clove Latin name: Syzygium aromaticum Family: Myrtaceae Part used: flowerbuds Habitat: native toIndonesia; introduced to other tropical areas Main constituents: volatile oil, …
Garlic ~ Allium sativa
Latin name: Allium sativa Family: Liliaceae Part used: bilb (cloves) Habitat: cultivated worldwide Main constituents: volatile oil (allicin); B vitamins, mineral flavonoids …
iBala ~ Sida cordifolia
Bala Latin name: Sida cordifolia (Ayurvedic name means “strengthâ€) Family: Malveraceae Part used: seeds, leaves, roots Habitat: native to tropical Asia; considered …