Expectorant – Page 7 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Anethum graveolens

Botanical Overview Anethum graveolens, commonly known as dill or dill seed, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The part used medicinally is the seed, which has been widely employed across Europe, Asia, the Mediterranean, and North Africa. This annual herb is prized traditionally for its aromatic seeds that possess carminative and digestive properties. Common names include…
Tussilago farfara

Botanical Overview Tussilago farfara, commonly known as Coltsfoot, belongs to the family Asteraceae. The primary parts used in herbal medicine are the leaves and flowers. Native to Europe and Asia, Coltsfoot has been naturalized in North America. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with sweet, bitter, and mucilaginous tastes. It has…
Borago officinalis

Botanical Overview Borago officinalis, commonly known as Borage, Starflower, or Common Borage, is a member of the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region but now grows widely across Europe and Western Asia. The parts used medicinally include the flowers, leaves, seeds, and the whole herb. Energetics Borage is considered cooling and moistening…
Malva sylvestris

Botanical Overview Malva sylvestris, commonly known as Common mallow or High mallow, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Malvaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia but is widely introduced worldwide. The parts used medicinally include the flowers, leaves, and roots. It is traditionally recognized for its soothing properties on…
Inula britannica

Botanical Overview Inula britannica, also known as British Yellowhead or Meadow Fleabane, belongs to the family Asteraceae. This herbaceous plant is native to Europe and temperate regions of Asia, including China and Japan. The parts most commonly used medicinally are the flowers, roots, and aerial herbs. Energetics Inula britannica is traditionally considered warming and drying,…
Aralia racemosa

Botanical Overview Aralia racemosa, commonly known as American spikenard or Small spikenard, belongs to the Araliaceae family. It is native to Eastern North America. The parts used medicinally include the root and rhizome. Energetics Aralia racemosa is considered warming and moistening, with bitter and sweet tastes. It has a descending and outward energetic directionality and…
Allium ursinum

Botanical Overview Allium ursinum, commonly known as Bear’s garlic, Ramsons, or Wild garlic, belongs to the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and parts of North Africa. The parts used medicinally include the leaves, bulbs, and flowers. Energetics The plant is considered to have a cooling and moistening energetic profile with a…
Plantago lanceolata

Botanical Overview Plantago lanceolata L., commonly known as English plantain, ribwort plantain, or narrowleaf plantain, belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia and now widespread in North America as an introduced species. The plant’s leaves and seeds are primarily used medicinally. Common names include English plantain, ribgrass, ribwort plantain, and…
Elymus repens (rhizoma)

Botanical Overview Elymus repens (rhizoma), commonly known as Couch grass or Quackgrass, belongs to the Poaceae family. The medicinal part used is the rhizome, primarily harvested for its traditional uses. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Energetics This plant is characterized by a cooling temperature and moistening moisture quality. Its taste is…
Aralia nudicaulis

Botanical Overview Aralia nudicaulis, commonly known as Wild sarsaparilla, False sarsaparilla, or Shootbeam, is a member of the Araliaceae family. The plant is native to North America, particularly Canada and the northeastern United States. The root and rhizome are the parts primarily used medicinally. Energetics This herb has a neutral temperature and moisture energetics, with…

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