Botanical name: Camellia sinensis
Matcha, a powdered form of green tea, is created by grinding green tea leaves and is commonly used to prepare tea. The tradition of brewing matcha tea originates from Japan, and the term “matcha” itself translates to “ground tea” in the Japanese language.
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Botanical name: Althaea officinalis
Other name: Altea, Alteia, Althaea officinalis, Althaea taurinensis, Althaeae Folium, Althaeae Radi, Althea, Althée, Guimauve, Guimauve Officinale, Gulkhairo, Herba Malvae, Mallards, Malvavisco, Marsh Maillo, Mauve Blanche, Mortification Root, Racine de Guimauve, Sweet Weed, Wymote.
Derived from the marshmallow plant, marshmallow root appears as a brown, fibrous husk. The plant’s flowers, root, and leaves are all edible. The medicinal attributes of marshmallow root stem from the mucilage, a sap-like substance produced by the plant.
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Botanical name: Malva sylvestris
Other name: wood mallow, tree mallow and high mallow
Malva sylvestris L., a mallow belonging to the Malvaceae species, is commonly known as common mallow. This remarkable plant possesses antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, establishing itself as one of the most promising herbal medicinal species.
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Other name: kawa, waka, lewena, yaqona, grog (Fiji), sakau (Pohnpei), ‘awa (Hawaii), ‘ava (Samoa) and wati (New Guinea).
Kava Kava is a herbal remedy derived from the roots of Piper methysticum, a plant native to the Pacific Ocean islands. Its name, “intoxicating pepper,” reflects its traditional usage. Communities in Pacific islands such as Fiji and Tonga have incorporated it into social gatherings and traditional medicine practices for centuries. The preparation involves drying or crushing the roots into a powder, which is then mixed with water and consumed.
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Botanical name: Jasminum officinale
Other name: jasmine, jessamine, poet’s jasmine, summer jasmine, white jasmine.
Jasmine, being a dicotyledonous plant, features a taproot system characterized by long and thick roots, which extends into the deeper layers of the soil. This design provides a greater surface area and enhances the efficiency of water absorption from the deeper soil layers.
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Botanical name: Equisetum arvense
Horsetail possesses an extensive root system accompanied by rhizomes capable of generating numerous terrestrial stems, creating the impression of a colony. When encountered, horsetail typically presents several stems ascending towards the sky, resembling a towering, branchless forest that reaches almost as high as your waist.
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Botanical name: Humulus
Hops refer to the cone-shaped flowers, or “inflorescence,” of the Humulus lupulus plant. This climbing perennial holds a special allure for craft brewers. Concealed within each cone are minuscule yellow pods or glands known as lupulin, serving as the wellspring of bitterness, aroma, and flavor in beer.
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Other name: Southern Ginseng or Miracle Plant.
Gynostemma pentaphyllum, an herbaceous climbing plant native to the eastern region of Asia, is extensively employed in numerous countries to regulate cholesterol levels and prevent obesity and fatty liver conditions.
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Botanical name: Centella asiatica
Other name: Asiatic pennywort, Indian pennywort, Indian water navelwort, wild violet, and tiger herb
The root of Gotu Kola contains essential components that assist the body in sustaining healthy neurotransmitter function, contributing to normal levels of mental alertness and a robust memory. Additionally, Gotu Kola supports the body’s natural capacity to adapt to temporary stress.
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Botanical name: Panax Quinquefolius
Other name: Asian ginseng, Chinese ginseng, Japanese gingseng or Korean ginseng
The fragrant root of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) takes on the appearance of a diminutive parsnip, developing a fork as it matures. Typically reaching a height of 6 to 18 inches (15 to 46 cm), the plant typically sports three leaves, each adorned with three to five leaflets measuring 2 to 5 inches (5 to 13 cm) in length.
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