Antispasmodic – Page 3 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Viburnum prunifolium

Botanical Overview Viburnum prunifolium, commonly known as Black Haw, is a member of the Adoxaceae family. Native to Eastern North America, particularly in the Southeastern United States, Black Haw is primarily used medicinally for its bark. Energetics Black Haw has a neutral temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste profile includes bitter and astringent qualities.…
Citrus aurantium

Botanical Overview Citrus aurantium, commonly known as Bitter orange, Seville orange, or Sour orange, belongs to the Rutaceae family. The plant is native to the Mediterranean region, Southeast Asia, and North Africa. Various parts are utilized medicinally, including the fruit peel, flowers, leaves, and essential oil. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in…
Uncaria rhynchophylla

Botanical Overview Uncaria rhynchophylla, belonging to the Rubiaceae family, is a woody climber native to East and Southeast Asia, particularly China. Commonly known as Gou Teng or Cat’s Claw, the medicinal parts used primarily include the stem and hook. Energetics Traditionally, Uncaria rhynchophylla is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with bitter and sweet tastes.…
Ligusticum chuanxiong

Botanical Overview Ligusticum chuanxiong (family Apiaceae) is a perennial herb native to China and East Asia. The medicinal part used is the rhizome, commonly called Chuanxiong or Szechuan lovage root. It is highly valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and also recognized in Western herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered warming in temperature and…
Solenostemma argel

Botanical Overview Solenostemma argel belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is native to North and Northeast Africa, notably Sudan and Egypt. Commonly known as Argel, the plant’s leaves and whole aerial parts are traditionally used medicinally. Common names include Argel and Argel leaf. Energetics The plant is considered cooling in temperature and drying in moisture…
Origanum syriacum

Botanical Overview Origanum syriacum, commonly known as Syrian oregano, Bible hyssop, or Syrian marjoram, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Eastern Mediterranean and Levant regions. The medicinally used parts are mainly the leaf and flowering tops. Energetics The herb is considered warming and drying with bitter, pungent, and aromatic tastes. It…
Laurus nobilis

Botanical Overview Laurus nobilis, commonly known as Bay laurel, Bay leaf, or simply Laurel, belongs to the Lauraceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region, this aromatic evergreen shrub or small tree provides leaves and berries that are used medicinally and culinarily. Energetics Bay laurel is considered warming and drying in nature. Its taste profile includes…
Origanum vulgare

Botanical Overview Origanum vulgare, commonly known as oregano or wild marjoram, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Europe and has naturalized in North America. The parts used medicinally are the aerial parts including leaves and flowering tops. It is widely recognized for…
Paeonia lactiflora

Botanical Overview Paeonia lactiflora, commonly known as Chinese peony or Bai Shao, is a member of the Paeoniaceae family. The medicinal part predominantly used is the root. Native to East Asia, particularly China, Korea, and Japan, it has longstanding traditional uses primarily in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Energetics The root of Paeonia lactiflora is considered to…
Angelica sinensis

Botanical Overview Angelica sinensis, known commonly as Dong quai, Chinese angelica, or Tang Kuei, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The medicinal part used is primarily the root. Native to China and surrounding regions such as Tibet and Sichuan Province, it has a long tradition of use in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics Angelica sinensis is warming…

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