Anti-inflammatory – Page 5 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Ficus religiosa

Botanical Overview Ficus religiosa, known commonly as Peepal, Bo tree, Sacred fig, or Pipal, belongs to the Moraceae family. Indigenous to the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, this species is revered both botanically and culturally. The parts used medicinally include leaves, bark, root, fruit, and stem. Energetics The plant exhibits a cooling temperature and drying…
Euphorbia hirta

Botanical Overview Euphorbia hirta, belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family, is a widely distributed medicinal plant known by common names such as asthma-plant, milk weed, and gatherweed. The whole plant and leaves are primarily used in traditional medicine across tropical regions of Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying…
Cissampelos pareira

Botanical Overview Cissampelos pareira is a member of the Menispermaceae family, commonly known as Abuta, Velvetleaf, Fishwort, and Jatropha-leaved Abuta. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, South America, and Africa. The whole plant including leaves, stems, and roots are used medicinally. Energetics This herb has a cooling temperature and moistening quality. Its taste…
Solanum dulcamara

Botanical Overview Solanum dulcamara, commonly known as Bittersweet Nightshade or Woody Nightshade, belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia but also naturalized in North America. The parts used medicinally include aerial parts such as leaves, stems, and berries. Energetics This herb has a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its…
Houttuynia cordata

Botanical Overview Houttuynia cordata is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the family Saururaceae. Commonly known as Chameleon plant, Fish mint, Heartleaf, and Yuxingcao, it is native to East and Southeast Asia. The most commonly used parts in herbal medicine are the leaves and the whole plant, valued for their medicinal properties. Energetics This plant…
Scoparia dulcis

Botanical Overview Scoparia dulcis (Family: Plantaginaceae) is a tropical herb commonly known as Sweet broomweed, Licorice weed, or Sweet broom. It is native to Tropical Asia, South America, Africa, and Australia. The whole plant, including leaves and stems, is used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with bitter and sweet…
Cordia salicifolia

Botanical Overview Cordia salicifolia is a species in the Boraginaceae family native to Brazil and parts of South America. Commonly known as Cordia, Porangaba, or Brazilian Cordia, the plant is valued for its leaves and fruits used medicinally. Energetics It has a cooling temperature with moistening effects and a notably bitter and astringent taste profile.…
Kaempferia galanga

Botanical Overview Kaempferia galanga, belonging to the family Zingiberaceae, is a rhizomatous plant commonly known as Galangal, Aroma ginger, Kencur, and Sand ginger. Native to Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, its rhizome is the primary part used medicinally. Energetics Kaempferia galanga is traditionally considered warming and drying in nature. Its taste profile includes…
Hemidesmus indicus

Botanical Overview Hemidesmus indicus, commonly known as Indian Sarsaparilla, Anantamool, or Sariva, belongs to the family Apocynaceae. This medicinal plant is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and is widely used for its root. The root is traditionally valued in various systems of medicine. Energetics The root of Hemidesmus indicus is characterized by a cooling temperature…
Pterocarpus marsupium

Botanical Overview Pterocarpus marsupium, belonging to the Fabaceae family, is commonly known as Indian Kino Tree, Bijasal, Malabar Kino, and Vijaysar. It is native to the Indian Subcontinent, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. The heartwood and bark are the parts traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This plant is considered to have a cooling temperature and…

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