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Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Constituents: lignans

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  • Larrea tridentata

    Botanical Overview Larrea tridentata, commonly known as Creosote bush, Chaparral, Greasewood, and Gobernadora, is a member of the Zygophyllaceae family native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The primary medicinal parts used are the leaves and stems. Energetics This plant is considered warming and drying, with bitter and astringent tastes. Its energetic action…

  • Linum usitatissimum

    Botanical Overview Linum usitatissimum, commonly known as Flax or Linseed, belongs to the Linaceae family. Its primary parts used medicinally are the seed, oil, and fiber. Native to Europe and Western Asia, it is widely cultivated and used in North America as well. Energetics Flax is traditionally considered cooling in temperature and moistening in nature.…

  • 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…

  • Chionanthus virginicus

    Botanical Overview Chionanthus virginicus, commonly known as Fringe tree, Grancy graybeard, Old man’s beard, and Virginian fringetree, belongs to the Oleaceae family. The plant is native to the Eastern and Southeastern United States. The bark, root, and leaf are traditionally used parts in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in nature,…

  • Arctium lappa

    Botanical Overview Arctium lappa, commonly known as Burdock, Greater burdock, or Gobo, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The root is the primary part used medicinally, though seeds and leaves are also utilized in some traditions. Energetics Burdock is energetically cooling and moistening, with…

  • 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…

  • Terminalia bellirica

    Botanical Overview Terminalia bellirica is a tree in the Combretaceae family native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly known as Baheda, Beleric, Bibhitaki, or Belliric Myrobalan. The primary parts used medicinally include the fruit, seed, and bark. It is an integral herb in traditional Ayurvedic formulations and other Asian traditional medicine systems. Energetics The herb…

  • Schisandra chinensis

    Botanical Overview Schisandra chinensis, commonly known as Magnolia vine, Five-flavor fruit, or Wu Wei Zi, belongs to the Schisandraceae family. This climbing vine is native to Northeast Asia, including China, Russia, Korea, and Japan. The parts used medicinally are primarily the dried fruits and seeds, occasionally leaves. Energetics Schisandra chinensis is traditionally considered warming in…

  • Eleutherococcus senticosus

    Botanical Overview Eleutherococcus senticosus, commonly known as Eleuthero or Siberian ginseng, belongs to the Araliaceae family. The medicinally used parts are primarily the root, rhizome, and stem. Native to East Asia and parts of Russia, this plant is widely recognized for its adaptogenic properties. Energetics The energetics of Eleutherococcus senticosus are generally warming in temperature…

  • Urtica dioica (radix)

    Botanical Overview Urtica dioica (radix), commonly known as Stinging Nettle Root or Nettle Root, belongs to the family Urticaceae. The plant is native to Europe, North America, and Asia. The root is the primary part used medicinally, known for its various actions related to genitourinary and musculoskeletal systems. Energetics The root exhibits a cooling temperature…