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Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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  • Cyperus rotundus

    Botanical Overview Cyperus rotundus, commonly known as Nut grass or Purple nutsedge, belongs to the Cyperaceae family. The rhizome and root parts of this plant are predominantly used in herbal medicine. It is native to Asia, Africa, the Mediterranean, and grows widely in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Energetics This herb is considered warm and…

  • Ligusticum porteri

    Botanical Overview Ligusticum porteri, commonly known as Osha or Chuchupate, belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. The root is the primary part used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in nature, with pungent and bitter tastes. Its action is ascending and outward,…

  • Cistanche deserticola

    Botanical Overview Cistanche deserticola (family Orobanchaceae) is a parasitic herb native to arid regions of northwestern China, including Inner Mongolia, Gansu, and Xinjiang provinces. Commonly known as Desert Cistanche or Rou Cong Rong in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the dried stems are the medicinal part used. It is a valued tonic herb with a long…

  • Nardostachys jatamansi

    Botanical Overview Nardostachys jatamansi (Family: Caprifoliaceae), commonly known as Spikenard, Indian spikenard, or Jatamansi, is a perennial herb native to the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. The medicinal parts used are primarily the root and rhizome, which have historically been valued for their calming and restorative properties. Energetics Nardostachys jatamansi exhibits a…

  • Morinda citrifolia

    Botanical Overview Morinda citrifolia, commonly known as Noni, Indian mulberry, or Cheese fruit, belongs to the Rubiaceae family. This tropical plant is native to Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, the Caribbean, Australia, and India. The fruit, leaf, root, and bark of Morinda citrifolia are used medicinally. Energetics Morinda citrifolia is generally considered cooling and moistening…

  • Fucus vesiculosus

    Botanical Overview Fucus vesiculosus, commonly known as Bladderwrack, Black Tang, Rockweed, or Sea Oak, belongs to the family Fucaceae. This marine brown alga grows in the cold waters of the Northern Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America. The medicinal part used is the thallus (the algal body), harvested from clean coastal areas. Energetics Fucus…

  • Annona muricata

    Botanical Overview Annona muricata, known commonly as soursop, graviola, guanabana, and Brazilian pawpaw, is a tropical plant in the Annonaceae family. Its parts used medicinally include the leaf, fruit, seed, stem, and root. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and cultivated in West Africa and Southeast Asia. Energetics This plant is…

  • Theobroma cacao

    Botanical Overview Theobroma cacao (Malvaceae) is a tropical tree native to Central and South America, widely cultivated for its seeds known as cacao beans or cocoa beans. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds (semen) and their husks. Commonly referred to as cacao seed or cocoa bean, it is prized for its stimulant and…

  • Croton lechleri

    Botanical Overview Croton lechleri is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family, commonly known as Dragon’s blood, Sangre de drago, or Sangre de grado. This tropical tree is native to the Amazon Basin in South America, especially Peru and Ecuador. The medicinal part primarily used is the red latex sap extracted from the bark. Energetics The…

  • Saussurea costus

    Botanical Overview Saussurea costus, commonly known as Costus root, Kuth, or Kuth root, belongs to the Asteraceae family. The medicinally used part is primarily the root. Native to the Himalayan region including India, China, and Pakistan, this plant has a long history in traditional medicine systems. Energetics Saussurea costus is considered warming and drying, with…