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Allspice (Pimenta dioica)

Traditional uses: Warming aromatic spice used in teas and blends. Energetics: Warming, stimulating.

General cautions: May interact with blood‑thinning medications; discontinue one week before surgery. May be too warming for hot or inflamed constitutions.

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Amla/Indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica)

Traditional uses: Cooling, rejuvenating, harmonizing; used in traditional tonics. Energetics: Cooling, mildly astringent.

General cautions: May be overly cooling for cold constitutions. May gently lower blood pressure and may lower glucose; use caution if taking glucose‑lowering medications🌿

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Anise (Pimpinella anisum)

Traditional uses: Digestive support, soothing.

General cautions: Avoid with estrogen‑sensitive conditions; may interact with anticoagulants. 🌿

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Arnica (Arnica montana)

Traditional uses: Traditionally used externally for bruises and sore muscles. Energetics: Cooling, dispersing.

General cautions: External use only. Do not apply to broken skin. 🌿

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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Traditional uses: Grounding, strengthening, supportive; used in traditional restorative blends. Energetics: Warming, building, stabilizing. General cautions: Avoid in very hot, inflamed constitutions. Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing; may interact with sedatives.  May influence thyroid function, avoid before surgery (general adaptogen caution). Avoid if sensitive to plants in the nightshade family.🌿​

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Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus)

Traditional uses: Strengthening, supportive, building; often simmered long in teas. Energetics: Warming, sweet, strengthening.

General cautions: Avoid during acute illness; best used for general wellness. May interact with immunosuppressive medications.🌿

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Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)

Traditional uses: Bitter, cooling herb valued for its strong bitter profile. Energetics: Cooling, drying, strongly bitter. General cautions: Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding. May interact with blood‑thinning medications.🌿

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Basil, Sweet (Ocimum basilicum)

Traditional uses: Warming, aromatic leaf used for uplifting, dispersing, and gently clarifying blends. Energetics: Warming, aromatic, gently uplifting.

General cautions: Generally well‑tolerated; very aromatic.🌿

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Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis)

Traditional uses: Warming, aromatic leaf used in teas, broths, and culinary blends. Energetics: Warming, gently drying, uplifting.

General cautions: Leaves are sharp; strain well before drinking.🌿

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Blackberry Leaf (Rubus fruticosus)

Traditional uses: Gentle, cooling, astringent leaf used for supportive blends. Energetics: Cooling, astringent, supportive.

General cautions: Generally well‑tolerated; may cause mild digestive sensitivity in some individuals. 🌿

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Burdock Root (Arctium lappa)

Traditional uses: Grounding, nutritive root used in supportive and cleansing blends. Energetics: Cooling, moistening, grounding.

General cautions: Avoid if allergic to Asteraceae plants. May increase diuresis. May gently lower blood sugar; use caution if taking glucose‑lowering medications. Avoid during pregnancy or nursing.🌿

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Calendula / Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis)

Traditional uses: Gentle, uplifting flower used for soothing blends. Energetics: Warm, moistening.

General cautions: Avoid if allergic to Asteraceae plants. 🌿

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California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)

(You already have this under C — this is the optional P‑section cross‑reference.) Traditional uses: Cooling‑to‑neutral, gently relaxing herb used for grounding and soothing blends. Energetics: Cooling to neutral, relaxing, grounding.

General cautions: May cause mild drowsiness. Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing. 🌿

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Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)

Traditional uses: Warming, aromatic digestive spice used in teas and blends. Energetics: Warming, dispersing.

General cautions: May feel overly warming for hot constitutions. May cause mild digestive sensitivity in some individuals.🌿

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Celery Seed (Apium graveolens)

Traditional uses: Warming, aromatic seed used for savory, bright flavor. Energetics: Warming, gently dispersing.

General cautions: May gently lower blood pressure. Avoid during pregnancy or nursing.🌿

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Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

Traditional uses: Calming, soothing flower used for relaxation blends. Energetics: Cooling, relaxing.

General cautions: Avoid if allergic to Asteraceae plants. May interact with sedatives. May interact with blood‑thinning medications. Rare allergy caution for those sensitive to ragweed family plants🌿

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Chaste Tree Berry (Vitex agnus‑castus)

Traditional uses: Balancing, grounding berry used in traditional women’s blends. Energetics: Neutral to warming.

General cautions: Avoid during pregnancy or nursing.🌿

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Chickweed (Stellaria media)

Traditional uses: Cooling, moistening herb used for soothing blends. Energetics: Cooling, moistening.

General cautions: Very moistening; may not be suitable for individuals sensitive to moistening herbs. 🌿

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Chrysanthemum, White (Chrysanthemum morifolium)

Traditional uses: Cooling, calming flower with lightly bitter qualities. Energetics: Cooling, lightly bitter.

General cautions: Avoid if allergic to Asteraceae plants. May interact with immunosuppressant medications. May feel too cooling for cold constitutions.🌿

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Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, C. cassia & C. burmannii)

Traditional uses: Hot, aromatic spice used for warming, dispersing blends. Energetics: Hot, drying, strongly warming.

General cautions: Avoid if prone to heat or irritation.

See specifics below.

• Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum): Traditional uses: Gentle, sweet, warming bark with soft dispersing energetics. Energetics: Mildly warming, sweet, dispersing. General cautions: Generally well‑tolerated; low in coumarin.

• Cassia Cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii): Traditional uses: Stronger, hotter, more aromatic cinnamon with robust warming energetics. Energetics: Hot, aromatic, dispersing. General cautions: Contains naturally occurring coumarin; may not be suitable for individuals sensitive to coumarin.

• Vietnamese Cinnamon (Cinnamomum loureiroi): Traditional uses: Very aromatic, sweet‑hot cinnamon with bright warming energetics. Energetics: Hot, sweet, dispersing. General cautions: Contains naturally occurring coumarin; may not be suitable for individuals sensitive to coumarin.

Note: Concerns about “the wrong kind of cinnamon” come from high‑dose supplement use. The small, culinary amounts used in tea blends are considered safe for most people.​🌿

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Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum)

Traditional uses: Potent, warming aromatic used for dispersing blends. Energetics: Hot, penetrating, dispersing.

General cautions: May interact with blood‑thinning medications; discontinue one week before surgery. 🌿

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Cocoa Nibs (Theobroma cacao)

Traditional uses: Uplifting, warming aromatic used for flavor and energy. Energetics: Warming, drying, stimulating.

General cautions: Contains natural stimulants. 🌿

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Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)

Traditional uses: Gentle, cooling flower used for soothing blends and visual beauty. Energetics: Cooling, lightly drying.

General cautions: Avoid if allergic to Asteraceae plants. 🌿

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Coriander Seed (Coriandrum sativum)

Traditional uses: Warming, aromatic seed valued for its bright, citrus‑like lift. Energetics: Warming, gently dispersing.

General cautions: Very aromatic; may cause mild digestive sensitivity in some individuals. Consult a healthcare provider if taking medications processed by liver enzymes. 🌿

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Damiana (Turnera diffusa)

Traditional uses: Warming, aromatic herb used for uplifting blends. Energetics: Warming, dispersing.

General cautions: May feel overly stimulating or warming for some individuals.🌿

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Dandelion Flower (Taraxacum officinale)

Traditional uses: Mild, uplifting flower added for gentle, sunny support. Energetics: Light, cooling.

General cautions: Avoid if allergic to Asteraceae plants. 🌿

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Dandelion Leaf (Taraxacum officinale)

Traditional uses: Cooling, drying, bitter leaf used for nutritive, mineral‑rich blends. Energetics: Cooling, drying, stimulating.

General cautions: Avoid if allergic to Asteraceae plants. Naturally drying and gently diuretic; may not be suitable for individuals sensitive to diuretics.🌿

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Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale)

Traditional uses: Grounding, cooling, bitter root used for supportive blends. Energetics: Cooling, bitter, grounding.

General cautions: Avoid if allergic to Asteraceae plants. Consult a healthcare provider if you have gallbladder or kidney concerns or take blood thinners or diuretics. Avoid during acute gastric inflammation. Use with medical guidance if gallstones are present.🌿

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Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia)

Traditional uses: Cooling, activating herb used for supportive blends. Energetics: Cooling, drying.

General cautions: Avoid if allergic to Asteraceae plants.🌿

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Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)

Traditional uses: Cooling, supportive herb used for general wellness blends. Energetics: Cooling, mildly drying.

General cautions: Avoid if allergic to Asteraceae plants.🌿

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Elderberries (Sambucus nigra)

Traditional uses: Cooling, drying berry used for supportive blends. Energetics: Cooling, drying, supportive.

General cautions: Elderberries must be properly prepared before use; all berries in my blends are fully dried and safe.🌿

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Elderflower (Sambucus nigra)

Traditional uses: Cooling, drying, dispersing flower used for soothing blends. Energetics: Cooling, drying, dispersing.

General cautions: May not be suitable for individuals sensitive to drying herbs.🌿

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Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)

Traditional uses: Strongly aromatic, cooling leaf used for penetrating, dispersing blends. Energetics: Cooling, penetrating, dispersing.

General cautions: Avoid use in children under two. May not be suitable for individuals with respiratory sensitivities. Avoid excessive intake.🌿

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Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare)

Traditional uses: Sweet, warming digestive herb used for aromatic, soothing blends. Energetics: Warming, gently dispersing.

General cautions: Avoid during pregnancy or nursing. Avoid with hormone‑sensitive conditions.🌿

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Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum‑graecum)

Traditional uses: Warming, moistening seed used for grounding, supportive blends. Energetics: Warming, moistening, grounding.

General cautions: May gently lower blood sugar. Avoid during pregnancy or nursing.🌿

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Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Traditional uses: Warming, stimulating root valued for its bright, activating nature in blends. Energetics: Warming, dispersing.

General cautions: Very warming; may not be suitable for individuals prone to heat or irritation. May interact with blood‑thinning medications. Discontinue one week before surgery.🌿

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Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)

Traditional uses: Neutral‑to‑warming leaf used for uplifting, clarifying blends. Energetics: Neutral to warming, gently activating.

General cautions: May interact with certain medications, including blood thinners. Discontinue one week before surgery..🌿

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Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea)

Traditional uses: Warming, drying, aromatic herb used for supportive blends. Energetics: Warming, drying, supportive.

General cautions: Avoid if allergic to Asteraceae plants. 🌿

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Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)

Traditional uses: Cooling‑to‑neutral, grounding herb used for calming, centering, and supportive blends. Energetics: Cooling to neutral, grounding, calming.

General cautions: Generally gentle; may interact with certain medications processed by the liver. 🌿

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Green Tea Varieties (Camellia sinensis):

Dragonwell, Sencha, Jasmine Green, Gunpowder, Matcha, Genmaicha, Pu‑erh (dark fermented tea)

Traditional uses: Gently stimulating, drying, and activating teas; energetics vary slightly by type but remain cooling‑to‑neutral and astringent. Energetics: Cooling to neutral, drying, gently stimulating.

General cautions: Contains caffeine; may be stimulating for sensitive individuals. Avoid late in the day if sensitive to caffeine. Follow your body’s cues and avoid excessive intake if caffeine‑sensitive. For further reading: Green tea is widely studied for its antioxidant and wellness properties; reputable medical sources such as the Cleveland Clinic offer helpful overviews.🌿

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Hawthorn Berry (Crataegus monogyna)

Traditional uses: Warming, supportive berry used for gently strengthening blends. Energetics: Warming, supportive.

General cautions: Consult a healthcare provider if taking heart medications.🌿

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Hawthorn Leaf & Flower (Crataegus monogyna)

Traditional uses: Cooling‑to‑neutral, soothing leaf and flower used for uplifting blends. Energetics: Cooling to neutral, gently uplifting.

General cautions: Consult a healthcare provider if taking heart medications. 🌿

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Heather Flowers (Calluna vulgaris)

Traditional uses: Neutral‑to‑cooling flower used for lightly drying, supportive blends. Energetics: Neutral to cooling, lightly drying.

General cautions: Generally well‑tolerated.🌿

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Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa)

Traditional uses: Cooling, tart, moistening flower used for dispersing blends. Energetics: Cooling, moistening, dispersing.

General cautions: Very cooling; may feel too cold for some individuals.🌿

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Holy Basil- Tulsi:

Vana, Rama, Krishna (Ocimum tenuiflorum & Ocimum gratissimum)

Traditional uses: Warming, uplifting aromatic used for gently dispersing blends. Energetics: Warming, uplifting, dispersing.

General cautions: Avoid during pregnancy or nursing. May gently influence glucose regulation; consult a healthcare provider if monitoring blood sugar.

Notes:

• Rama & Krishna are both Ocimum tenuiflorum (Tulsi proper).

• Vana is Ocimum gratissimum (wild variety), more aromatic but same general energetics.

• All three share the same cautions in tea, tincture, or glycerite form.🌿

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Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)

Traditional uses: Cooling, soothing flower used for lightly dispersing blends. Energetics: Cooling, soothing, dispersing.

General cautions: May not be suitable for individuals sensitive to cooling herbs. 🌿

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Hops (Humulus lupulus)

Traditional uses: Cooling, drying, strongly relaxing flower used for grounding and soothing blends. Energetics: Cooling, drying, sedating.

General cautions: May cause drowsiness; avoid driving or operating heavy equipment while consuming. Not recommended during pregnancy.

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Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)

Traditional uses: Cooling, drying herb used for grounding, supportive blends. Energetics: Cooling, drying, grounding.

General cautions: Not recommended for long‑term daily use; consult a healthcare provider if using regularly. 🌿

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Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus)

Traditional uses: Cooling, moistening seaweed used for soothing, supportive blends. Energetics: Cooling, moistening.

General cautions: High in iodine; may not be suitable for individuals with thyroid concerns.🌿

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Jasmine Flowers (Jasminum odoratissimum)

Traditional uses: Cooling‑to‑neutral aromatic flower used for uplifting, soothing blends. Energetics: Cooling to neutral, gently uplifting.

General cautions: Generally well‑tolerated.🌿

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Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis)

Traditional uses: Warming, aromatic berry used for dispersing, clarifying, and gently stimulating blends. Energetics: Warming, aromatic, dispersing.

General cautions: Traditionally used short‑term. Avoid during pregnancy or with kidney conditions.🌿

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Lavender (Lavandula officinalis)

Traditional uses: Cooling‑to‑neutral aromatic flower used for relaxing, calming blends. Energetics: Cooling to neutral, gently relaxing.

General cautions: May have a mild sedative effect; avoid driving or operating heavy equipment while consuming.🌿

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Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Traditional uses: Cooling, calming herb used for soothing, gently uplifting blends. Energetics: Cooling, calming, gently uplifting.

General cautions: May affect thyroid medications. May gently lower blood pressure or glucose; consult a healthcare provider if using with related medications.🌿

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Lemon Peel (Citrus limon)

Traditional uses: Warming, aromatic peel used for dispersing, brightening blends. Energetics: Warming, dispersing.

General cautions: Generally well‑tolerated. 🌿

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Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla)

Traditional uses: Cooling, bright aromatic leaf used for gently relaxing blends. Energetics: Cooling, brightening, gently relaxing.

General cautions: May feel overly cooling for some individuals. May cause mild drowsiness. Rare digestive sensitivity.🌿

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Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)

Traditional uses: Warming, aromatic grass used for dispersing, supportive blends. Energetics: Warming, dispersing.

General cautions: May gently lower blood pressure or glucose; consult a healthcare provider if using with related medications.🌿

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Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Traditional uses: Neutral‑to‑warming root used for soothing, harmonizing blends. Energetics: Neutral to warming, moistening.

General cautions: Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing. May affect blood pressure with long‑term use.🌿

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Linden Flowers & Leaf (Tilia europaea)

Traditional uses: Cooling‑to‑neutral, soothing blend used for gently relaxing, calming energetics. Energetics: Cooling to neutral, gently relaxing.

General cautions: May have mild sedative effects; avoid driving or operating heavy equipment while consuming.🌿

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Marshmallow Leaf (Althaea officinalis)

Traditional uses: Cooling, moistening leaf used for soothing, softening blends; valued for its gentle, comforting nature. Energetics: Cooling, moistening, soothing.

General cautions: Very moistening; may feel heavy for individuals with damp constitutions.🌿

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Milk Thistle Seed (Silybum marianum)

Traditional uses: Neutral‑to‑warming seed used for grounding, supportive blends. Energetics: Neutral to warming, grounding.

General cautions: Traditionally used with awareness during pregnancy or nursing. Consult a healthcare provider if taking medications processed by liver enzymes.🌿

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Mistletoe Leaf (Viscum album)

Traditional uses: Cooling, grounding herb used for steadying, supportive blends. Herbal preparations use leaf, not berries; berries are associated with toxicity. Energetics: Cooling, grounding, steadying.

General cautions: Generally well‑tolerated in small amounts in tea blends. Not recommended for individuals under 18. May gently influence blood pressure; consult a healthcare provider if monitoring cardiovascular concerns. Avoid during pregnancy or nursing.

Note: Mistletoe leaf has a long history of traditional use in Europe and is one of the most widely studied herbs in modern herbal practice. Only the leaf is used in herbal preparations; the berries are the part associated with toxicity.🌿

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Mullein Leaf & Flower (Verbascum thapsus)

Traditional uses: Neutral‑to‑warming, soothing herb used for gently moistening, supportive blends. Energetics: Neutral to warming, soothing, gently moistening.

General cautions: Strain well; tiny hairs may irritate the throat.🌿

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Nettles (Urtica dioica)

Traditional uses: Warming‑to‑neutral, strengthening herb used for activating, nutritive blends. Energetics: Warming to neutral, drying, strengthening.

General cautions: Highly nutritive plant, but may feel drying for some individuals. Nettle leaf may gently influence glucose or blood pressure; consult a healthcare provider if monitoring these concerns. Use mindfully with blood‑thinning medications. Avoid during pregnancy or nursing. 🌿

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Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)

Traditional uses: Warming, aromatic spice used for dispersing, comforting blends. Energetics: Warming, dispersing.

General cautions: Very potent; avoid large amounts. Nutmeg is a traditional culinary spice; the amounts used in tea blends are similar to those found in everyday cooking. Amounts used in my tea and spice blends are appropriate for this herb.🌿

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Oat Straw (Avena sativa)

Traditional uses: Cooling, moistening, nourishing herb used for supportive, comforting blends. Energetics: Cooling, moistening, nourishing.

General cautions: Avoid if allergic to oats. 🌿

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Orange Peel (Citrus sinensis)

Traditional uses: Warming, aromatic peel used for gently dispersing, brightening blends. Energetics: Warming, dispersing.

General cautions: Generally well‑tolerated. 🌿

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Oregon Grape Root (Mahonia aquifolium)

Traditional uses: Cooling, bitter root used for drying, activating blends. Energetics: Cooling, bitter, drying.

General cautions: Traditionally avoided during pregnancy.🌿

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Parsley Leaf (Petroselinum crispum)

Traditional uses: Warming, aromatic leaf used for gently dispersing, supportive blends. Energetics: Warming, dispersing.

General cautions: Traditionally avoided in very large amounts during pregnancy or nursing.🌿

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Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

Traditional uses: Cooling, dispersing aromatic used for uplifting, brightening blends. Energetics: Cooling, dispersing, uplifting.

General cautions: Very cooling; may feel too cold for some individuals. In larger amounts, may reduce breast milk supply. May cause heartburn or reflux in sensitive individuals; use mindfully with GERD.🌿

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Pink Peppercorn (Schinus terebinthifolia)

Traditional uses: Warming, aromatic spice used for dispersing, brightening blends. Energetics: Warming, dispersing.

General cautions: May cause mild digestive sensitivity in some individuals. 🌿

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Plantain (Plantago species)

Traditional uses: Cooling, moistening, soothing leaf used for grounding, supportive blends. Energetics: Cooling, moistening, grounding.

General cautions: Very moistening; may feel heavy for some individuals. Generally well‑tolerated; rare mild digestive sensitivity.🌿

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Pu’erh Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Traditional uses: Warming‑to‑neutral fermented tea used for grounding, drying blends. Energetics: Warming to neutral, drying, grounding.

General cautions: Contains caffeine.🌿

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Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus)

Traditional uses: Cooling, drying, gently astringent leaf used for supportive, grounding blends. Energetics: Cooling, drying, gently astringent.

General cautions: Used in moderation during pregnancy.🌿

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Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)

Traditional uses: Cooling, moistening flower used for gently soothing, supportive blends. Energetics: Cooling, moistening, soothing.

General cautions: May interact with certain medications, including blood thinners and those processed by liver enzymes. Avoid with hormone‑sensitive conditions or tamoxifen. Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing. Discontinue two weeks before surgery.🌿

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Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis)

Traditional uses: Neutral‑to‑warming, soothing tea used for grounding, comforting blends. Energetics: Neutral to warming, grounding, soothing.

General cautions: Generally gentle; well‑tolerated. 🌿

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Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Traditional uses: Warming, aromatic herb used for activating, dispersing blends. Energetics: Warming, activating, dispersing.

General cautions: Very stimulating; may feel overly warming for some individuals. 🌿

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Rose Hips (Rosa canina)

Traditional uses: Cooling‑to‑neutral, gently tart fruit used for moistening, supportive blends. Energetics: Cooling to neutral, moistening, gently tart.

General cautions: Strain well; hairs inside hips may irritate. 🌿

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Rose Petals (Rosa centifolia)

Traditional uses: Cooling‑to‑neutral, soothing flower used for gently uplifting, comforting blends. Energetics: Cooling to neutral, soothing, gently uplifting.

General cautions: Very gentle; generally well‑tolerated. 🌿

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Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Traditional uses: Warming, aromatic herb used for drying, dispersing, clarifying blends; valued for its uplifting nature. Energetics: Warming, drying, dispersing.

General cautions: Avoid high amounts during pregnancy or nursing. 🌿

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Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)

Traditional uses: Cooling‑to‑neutral, calming herb used for soothing, relaxing blends. Energetics: Cooling to neutral, calming, soothing.

General cautions: Very gentle; generally well‑tolerated. 🌿

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Spearmint (Mentha spicata)

Traditional uses: Cooling, dispersing aromatic used for uplifting, gently brightening blends; softer and sweeter than peppermint. Energetics: Cooling, dispersing, uplifting.

General cautions: Very cooling; may feel too cold for some individuals. May gently lower blood pressure or glucose. Avoid during acute diarrhea (mint‑family GI caution).🌿

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St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Traditional uses: Warming‑to‑neutral, uplifting herb used for gently activating and supportive blends. Energetics: Neutral to warming, uplifting, activating.

General cautions: May interact with many medications, including SSRIs, birth control, and drugs processed by liver enzymes. Avoid during pregnancy or nursing. Use mindfully with sun sensitivity.🌿

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Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

Traditional uses: Warming, aromatic herb used for dispersing, activating, clarifying blends. Energetics: Warming, dispersing, activating.

General cautions: Very aromatic; may feel stimulating for some individuals. 🌿

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Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Traditional uses: Warming, drying root used for dispersing, activating blends. Energetics: Warming, drying, dispersing.

General cautions: Very drying; may aggravate dryness in some individuals. Avoid large amounts during pregnancy or nursing.🌿

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Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos uva‑ursi)

Traditional uses: Cooling, drying leaf used for grounding and supportive blends. Energetics: Cooling, drying, astringent.

General cautions: Traditionally used short‑term. Avoid during pregnancy or nursing. Not recommended for long‑term use.🌿

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Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis)

Traditional uses: Cooling‑to‑neutral, deeply relaxing root used for grounding, soothing, and sleep‑supportive blends. Energetics: Cooling to neutral, grounding, strongly relaxing.

General cautions: May cause drowsiness; avoid driving or operating heavy equipment while consuming. Rarely, some individuals experience stimulating rather than calming effects. Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing.🌿

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Vanilla Bean (Vanilla planifolia)

Traditional uses: Warming, aromatic bean used for gently uplifting, comforting blends. Energetics: Warming, aromatic, gently uplifting.

General cautions: Very aromatic; generally well‑tolerated.🌿

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Vitex agnus‑castus (Chaste Tree Berry)

Traditional uses: Balancing, grounding berry used for neutral‑to‑warming, supportive blends. Energetics: Neutral to warming, grounding, balancing.

General cautions: Traditionally used in moderation. Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing.

(Also listed under Chaste Tree Berry in the C section for ease of reference.)🌿

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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Traditional uses: Cooling, drying, aromatic herb used for dispersing, clarifying, and gently astringent blends. Energetics: Cooling, drying, dispersing, gently astringent.

General cautions: Avoid if allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family.🌿

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Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus)

Traditional uses: Warming‑to‑neutral, gently stimulating root used for grounding and supportive blends. Energetics: Neutral to warming, gently stimulating, drying.

General cautions: May loosen stools in some individuals; use moderately.🌿

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(No current herbs in this category.)🌿