Phenolic acids – Page 3 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Urtica dioica (folia)

Botanical Overview Urtica dioica (folia), commonly known as Stinging Nettle or Nettle Leaf, is a member of the Urticaceae family. The primary medicinal parts used are the leaves, harvested for their therapeutic properties. Native to Europe, Asia, and North America, this plant has a longstanding history in herbal medicine traditions across the Western world and…
Sambucus nigra (fructus)

Botanical Overview Sambucus nigra (fructus) belongs to the family Adoxaceae. The medicinally used parts are the ripe fruits or berries commonly known as Elderberry or Black elder. Native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia, the dark purple-black berries have a long history of use in traditional and Western herbal medicine. Common names include Elderberry,…
Urtica dioica (semen)

Botanical Overview Urtica dioica (semen), commonly referred to as nettle seed, belongs to the family Urticaceae. The seed is the primary part used medicinally. It is native across Europe, Asia, and North America where it grows commonly in temperate zones. Energetics Urtica dioica seed is considered to have a cooling temperature and moistening quality. Its…
Leonurus cardiaca

Botanical Overview Leonurus cardiaca, commonly called Motherwort, Lion’s Tail, or Lion’s Ear, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and has been introduced to North America. The most commonly used parts are the aerial parts including the leaves and flowers. Energetics Motherwort is considered cooling in temperature…
Crataegus monogyna

Botanical Overview Crataegus monogyna, commonly known as Common hawthorn or Single-seeded hawthorn, is a member of the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. The medicinal parts include the flowers, leaves, and fruit, traditionally harvested for cardiovascular and mild sedative uses. Energetics This herb is considered neutral in temperature with…
Alpinia officinarum

Botanical Overview Alpinia officinarum, commonly known as Lesser Galangal or simply Galangal, belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. The medicinal part used is primarily the rhizome. Native to Southeast Asia, including China and India, it has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems. Energetics The plant exhibits a warming and drying nature with pungent…
Carum carvi

Botanical Overview Carum carvi, commonly known as Caraway, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The parts used medicinally are primarily the fruit (commonly called seeds). It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa and is cultivated widely for both culinary and medicinal use. Energetics The fruit is considered warming and drying with bitter, pungent,…
Coriandrum sativum

Botanical Overview Coriandrum sativum, commonly known as coriander, cilantro, or Chinese parsley, belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Western Asia, Europe, North Africa, and South Asia. The parts used medicinally include the seed, leaf, and fruit. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening with aromatic, bitter, and sweet…
Taraxacum officinale

Botanical Overview Taraxacum officinale, commonly known as Dandelion, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is widely distributed across Europe, North America, and Asia, commonly naturalized worldwide. The parts used medicinally include the root, leaf, and flower. This resilient plant is famed for its bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. Energetics Dandelion exhibits…
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…

Constituents: Phenolic acids