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Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Constituents: Alkaloids

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  • 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…

  • Mondia whitei

    Botanical Overview Mondia whitei, commonly known as Mondia, White’s ginger, or Mondia root, is a member of the Apocynaceae family. It is native to various regions of Africa including East, Central, and West Africa. The root is the primary part used medicinally. Energetics This plant is considered warming with neutral moisture. It has bitter and…

  • Tabernanthe iboga

    Botanical Overview Tabernanthe iboga belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is native to Central and Western Africa. The primary parts used medicinally are the root and root bark. Commonly known as Iboga or Ibogaine, the plant is known for its potent psychoactive effects and is traditionally used in ritualistic settings by indigenous peoples. Energetics This…

  • Lessertia frutescens

    Botanical Overview Lessertia frutescens, commonly known as Cancer bush, Kankerbos, Lamb’s quarters, and Sutherlandia, is a member of the Fabaceae family native to Southern Africa, including South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. The plant’s leaves and stems are primarily used medicinally. Energetics Lessertia frutescens is considered to have a neutral temperature and moisture quality with…

  • Aframomum melegueta

    Botanical Overview Aframomum melegueta belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and is commonly known as Grains of Paradise, Melegueta pepper, Guinea pepper, and Alligator pepper. It is native to West Africa, where its seeds are harvested and used medicinally and as a spice. Energetics This plant is considered warming and drying with a pungent and bitter…

  • Areca catechu

    Botanical Overview Areca catechu, commonly known as Areca palm, Areca nut, or Betel nut, belongs to the family Arecaceae. The primary parts used medicinally are the seed and fruit. This palm species is native to South and Southeast Asia and widespread throughout the Pacific Islands. Energetics Areca nut is traditionally considered warming and drying with…

  • Brucea javanica

    Botanical Overview Brucea javanica is a flowering plant species in the family Simaroubaceae native to Southeast Asia, Indonesia, China, and India. Commonly known as Java Brucea or Macassar kernel, the main parts used medicinally are the seeds and fruit. The plant has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially in Traditional Chinese…

  • Peperomia pellucida

    Botanical Overview Peperomia pellucida is a small, succulent herbaceous plant of the Piperaceae family, commonly known as Clearweed, Shiny bush, or Pepper elder. It grows widely in tropical regions of America, Southeast Asia, and West Africa. The whole plant, especially the leaves, is traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This herb is considered cooling 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…

  • Phyllanthus niruri

    Botanical Overview Phyllanthus niruri belongs to the Phyllanthaceae family and is commonly known as Chanca Piedra, Stonebreaker, Seed-under-leaf, or Stonebreaker plant. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, South America, the West Indies, and Africa. Traditionally, the whole plant including leaves and stems is used medicinally. Energetics Phyllanthus niruri is considered cooling and moistening…