phenolic compounds – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Caralluma fimbriata

Botanical Overview Caralluma fimbriata is a succulent cactus-like plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Commonly known as Caralluma, Naagphani, Indian Caralluma, or Fimbriated Caralluma, it is traditionally harvested for its aerial stems. Native to India and Pakistan, it has been used for centuries in regional traditional medicine. Energetics The plant is considered energetically neutral in…
Albizia lebbeck

Botanical Overview Albizia lebbeck, belonging to the Fabaceae family, is a deciduous tree native to South and Southeast Asia, also found in Australia and parts of Africa. Common names include Lebbeck, Sirisa, Woman’s Tongue Tree, and Indian Albizia. Traditional medicine utilizes various parts of the plant including bark, leaves, flowers, seeds, and pods. Energetics The…
Vitellaria paradoxa

Botanical Overview Vitellaria paradoxa, commonly known as the Shea Tree or Shea Butter Tree, belongs to the Sapotaceae family. It is native to West and Central Africa, particularly in the Sahel region. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds and kernels, from which the well-known shea butter is extracted. Energetics This plant is considered…
Bryophyllum pinnatum

Botanical Overview Bryophyllum pinnatum belongs to the Crassulaceae family and is commonly known as Air plant, Life plant, Cathedral bells, Miracle leaf, and Four o’clock plant. The medicinal parts used are primarily the leaves and the whole plant. This succulent species is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa and is widely naturalized in…
Withania coagulans

Botanical Overview Withania coagulans, commonly known as Paneer doda, Indian rennet, or Winter cherry, belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is native to regions across India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran. The medicinal parts primarily used include the fruit and root. Energetics This plant exhibits a warming temperature and drying moisture energetics, with bitter and astringent…
Scoparia dulcis

Botanical Overview Scoparia dulcis (Family: Plantaginaceae) is a tropical herb commonly known as Sweet broomweed, Licorice weed, or Sweet broom. It is native to Tropical Asia, South America, Africa, and Australia. The whole plant, including leaves and stems, is used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with bitter and sweet…
Cordia salicifolia

Botanical Overview Cordia salicifolia is a species in the Boraginaceae family native to Brazil and parts of South America. Commonly known as Cordia, Porangaba, or Brazilian Cordia, the plant is valued for its leaves and fruits used medicinally. Energetics It has a cooling temperature with moistening effects and a notably bitter and astringent taste profile.…
Chamaelirium luteum

Botanical Overview Chamaelirium luteum, commonly known as False Unicorn, False Unicorn Root, Devil’s Bit, and Blazing Star, belongs to the family Liliaceae. The medicinal parts used are primarily the rhizome and root. This perennial herb is native to Eastern North America, especially the Southeastern United States. Energetics The energetics of False Unicorn are generally considered…
Kalanchoe pinnata

Botanical Overview Kalanchoe pinnata is a succulent plant species in the family Crassulaceae, commonly known as Cathedral Bells, Air Plant, Miracle Leaf, Plant of Life, and Goethe Plant. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar but widely naturalized across tropical regions including South and Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and Central America. The leaf and…
Boerhaavia diffusa

Botanical Overview Boerhaavia diffusa (family Nyctaginaceae) is a widespread perennial herb known commonly as Red Spiderling, Punarnava, and Hogweed. It is native to Asia, Africa, and Australia. The root, leaves, and whole plant are traditionally used for their medicinal properties. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with bitter, astringent, and sweet…

Constituents: phenolic compounds