polysaccharides – Page 4 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Elymus repens

Botanical Overview Elymus repens (family Poaceae), commonly known as Couch grass, Common couch grass, Quackgrass, or Twitch grass, is a perennial rhizomatous grass native to Europe, Asia, and introduced to North America. The rhizome and root are the parts commonly used medicinally. Energetics This plant has a cooling temperature and moistening moisture quality. Its taste…
Zea mays

Botanical Overview Zea mays (family Poaceae), commonly known as corn silk or maize silk, refers specifically to the stigmas of the maize plant. Native to Central America and now cultivated globally, corn silk has a long history in traditional herbal medicine where the stigma is harvested and used medicinally. Common names include Corn silk, Maize…
Elymus repens (rhizoma)

Botanical Overview Elymus repens (rhizoma), commonly known as Couch grass or Quackgrass, belongs to the Poaceae family. The medicinal part used is the rhizome, primarily harvested for its traditional uses. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Energetics This plant is characterized by a cooling temperature and moistening moisture quality. Its taste is…
Tamarindus indica

Botanical Overview Tamarindus indica, commonly known as Tamarind or Indian date, belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Tropical Africa but widely cultivated across South and Southeast Asia. Traditional medicinal use utilizes various plant parts including the fruit pulp, leaves, seeds, and bark. Energetics Tamarind is considered cooling in temperature with moistening qualities.…
Morus alba (Folia)

Botanical Overview Morus alba (Folia), commonly known as white mulberry leaf or mulberry leaf, belongs to the family Moraceae. The leaf is the primary part used medicinally. Native to China and widely cultivated across East Asia, the Mediterranean, and South Asia, this plant has been traditionally used in various medical systems for centuries. Energetics The…
Drynaria fortunei

Botanical Overview Drynaria fortunei (family Polypodiaceae) is a traditional medicinal fern native to China, Taiwan, Japan, and parts of Southeast Asia. Commonly known as Fortune’s drynaria or Gu-sui-bu in Chinese medicine, the rhizome with rootlets is the part used medicinally. It is primarily employed for its effects on bone health and musculoskeletal system. Energetics This…
Polyporus umbellatus

Botanical Overview Polyporus umbellatus is a medicinal fungus belonging to the Polyporaceae family. It is commonly known as Umbrella Polypore. The part used medicinally is primarily the sclerotium, a dense fungal mass. This species grows in temperate regions including East Asia, Europe, and North America. Energetics The energetics of Polyporus umbellatus are generally neutral in…
Alisma orientale

Botanical Overview Alisma orientale (family Alismataceae), commonly known as Oriental water plantain or water plantain, is native to East Asia, particularly China, Japan, and Korea. The rhizome and root are the parts traditionally used medicinally. Energetics This herb is characterized as cooling and moistening in nature, with sweet and bland tastes. Its action is descending,…
Plantago asiatica (semen)

Botanical Overview Plantago asiatica (semen) is the seed of the Plantago asiatica plant, belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Commonly known as Asian plantain seed or Plantago seed, it is native to East Asia including China, Japan, and Korea. The seed is primarily used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening, with a sweet…
Chondrus crispus

Botanical Overview Chondrus crispus, commonly known as Irish Moss, Carrageen Moss, or Sea Moss, is a red seaweed belonging to the family Gigartinaceae. It is typically found along the North Atlantic coasts, particularly in Europe and North America. The whole thallus of the plant is used medicinally. Energetics Chondrus crispus is characterized by a cooling…

Constituents: polysaccharides