Expectorant – Page 9 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Melaleuca quinquenervia

Botanical Overview Melaleuca quinquenervia is a member of the Myrtaceae family, commonly known as paperbark tea tree, broad-leaved paperbark, or Niaouli. Native to Australia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, and parts of Southeast Asia, its primary medicinal parts used are the leaves and the essential oil derived from them. Energetics This plant is traditionally considered…
Anemopsis californica

Botanical Overview Anemopsis californica, commonly known as Yerba Mansa or Lizard Tail, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Saururaceae native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. The plant’s root, rhizome, and leaves are traditionally harvested for medicinal use. Energetics Yerba Mansa is characterized by a warming temperature and drying moisture. It…
Minthostachys mollis

Botanical Overview Minthostachys mollis, commonly known as Muña or Andean mint, belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is native to the Andean regions of South America. The aerial parts, particularly the leaves, are used medicinally. Energetics This herb is traditionally considered warming and drying, possessing bitter and pungent tastes. It is tonifying in nature. Primary…
Tynanthus panurensis

Botanical Overview Tynanthus panurensis is a climbing vine in the family Bignoniaceae, native to the Amazon Basin and other South American tropical regions. Known commonly as Breu branco or Chico branco, it is traditionally used for its aromatic and medicinal properties. The stem and leaves are the primary parts utilized in herbal preparations. Energetics The…
Copaifera langsdorffii

Botanical Overview Copaifera langsdorffii belongs to the Fabaceae family and is native to South America, particularly the Amazon rainforest region in Brazil. The plant is primarily valued for its oleoresin, commonly known as Copaiba balsam or resin, which is harvested from the tree trunks. Traditional common names include Copaiba and Copaiba balsam. Energetics The resin…
Syzygium aromaticum

Botanical Overview Syzygium aromaticum, belonging to the family Myrtaceae, is commonly known as clove. It is native to Indonesia but now cultivated in various tropical regions such as India, East Africa, China, and Madagascar. The parts used medicinally include the dried flower buds (commonly referred to as cloves), essential oil, and leaves. Energetics Clove is…
Securidaca longepedunculata

Botanical Overview Securidaca longepedunculata is a member of the Polygalaceae family, commonly known as the Violet tree or Pink-tailed tree. It is native to Sub-Saharan Africa where various parts including root, bark, and leaves are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This plant is regarded as warming and drying in nature, with bitter and pungent…
Xylopia aethiopica

Botanical Overview Xylopia aethiopica is a member of the Annonaceae family, commonly known as Ethiopian pepper, Negro pepper, or Guinea pepper. It is native to West and Central Tropical Africa. The primary medicinal parts used are the fruit, seeds, and bark. Energetics This plant exhibits warming temperature and drying moisture energetics. The taste profile includes…
Ocimum gratissimum

Botanical Overview Ocimum gratissimum belongs to the family Lamiaceae and is commonly known as African basil, clove basil, or scent leaf. Native to West Africa and tropical regions of Africa and Southeast Asia, this aromatic herbaceous plant has leaves, stems, and flowers that are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics This plant is generally considered warming and…
Siphonochilus aethiopicus

Botanical Overview Siphonochilus aethiopicus is a member of the Zingiberaceae family commonly known as African ginger or wild ginger. It is native to Southern and Eastern Africa. The primary parts used medicinally are the rhizomes and roots. It has a history of traditional use among indigenous communities as a natural remedy. Energetics This plant is…

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