Herb energetics Flashcards
ThymeThymus vulgaris (L.)
hot, dry
Alfalfa Medicago sativa (L.)
Cooling, Moistening
Basil Ocimum basilicum (L.)
hot, dry
Blackberry Rubus fruticosus (L.)
warm
Borage Borago officinalis (L.)
cool, moist
Burdock Arctium lappa(L.)
cooling, balancing dry and damp
Calendula Calendula officinalis (L.)
warming, drying
Catnip Nepeta cataria (L.)
cooling, relaxing
Chamomile German Matricaria recutita (L.)
slightly warming, drying
Chamomile Roman Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All.
slightly warming, drying
Chickweed Stellaria media (L.)
cool, moist
Cleavers Galium aparine (L.)
cool, neutral
Comfrey Symphytum officinale (L.)
cooling, moistening
Dandelion Taraxacum officinale (F.H.Wigg.)
cooling, drying
Dill Anethum graveolens (L.)
spicy, warm
Echinacea Echinacea spp. (e.g., Echinacea angustifolia (DC))
cooling, drying
Fennel Foeniculum vulgare (Mill.)
cooling, sweet
Flaxseed Linum usitatissimum (L.) (also known as linseed)
cooling, moisting?
Garlic Allium sativum (L.)
warming, drying
Hops Humulus lupulus (L.)
cooling, drying
Horehound (White) Marrubium vulgare (L.)
bitter, cool
Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis (L.)
warm
Lavender Lavandula angustifolia (Mill.)
warming
Lemon balm Melissa officinalis (L.)
cooling, drying