Tannins – Page 11 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Betonica officinalis

Botanical Overview Betonica officinalis, commonly known as Betony, Holy Betony, or Wood Betony, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe, temperate regions of Asia, and the Mediterranean. The parts used medicinally include the aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops. Energetics Betony is considered cooling in temperature and drying in moisture. Its taste…
Mahonia aquifolium

Botanical Overview Mahonia aquifolium, commonly known as Oregon grape, holly grape, or Mahonia, is a member of the Berberidaceae family native to North America, especially the Pacific Northwest, Western United States, and Canada. The plant’s root, root bark, stem bark, and leaves are utilized medicinally. Energetics The energetics of Mahonia aquifolium are characterized as cooling…
Filipendula vulgaris

Botanical Overview Filipendula vulgaris, commonly known as Dropwort or Queen of the Meadow, is a member of the Rosaceae family. Native to Europe and parts of Western and Temperate Asia, this herbaceous perennial features fragrant flowers and has traditionally used various parts including the root, flower, and leaf for medicinal purposes. Energetics Filipendula vulgaris is…
Stachys sylvatica

Botanical Overview Stachys sylvatica, commonly known as Hedge woundwort, Hedge nettle, or Wood betony, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northwest Africa, this perennial herb’s aerial parts are principally used in traditional herbal practice. Energetics It exhibits a neutral temperature with drying moisture qualities. Its taste profile is primarily bitter…
Betula pendula

Botanical Overview Betula pendula, commonly known as Silver birch, European white birch, or Weeping birch, belongs to the Betulaceae family. Native to Europe, northern Asia, and parts of Siberia, this deciduous tree provides medicinal leaves, bark, sap, and twigs traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics Betula pendula is considered to have a cooling temperature with…
Plantago lanceolata

Botanical Overview Plantago lanceolata L., commonly known as English plantain, ribwort plantain, or narrowleaf plantain, belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia and now widespread in North America as an introduced species. The plant’s leaves and seeds are primarily used medicinally. Common names include English plantain, ribgrass, ribwort plantain, and…
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.…
Syzygium cumini

Botanical Overview Syzygium cumini, commonly known as Black plum, Jamun, Java plum, or Jambul, belongs to the Myrtaceae family. This tropical tree is native to South and Southeast Asia and its key medicinal parts include seed, leaf, fruit, and bark. Energetics The plant exhibits a cooling temperature and drying moisture energetics, possessing astringent, bitter, and…
Senna auriculata

Botanical Overview Senna auriculata, also known as Cassia auriculata, belongs to the Fabaceae family. Commonly called Avaram Senna, Matura Tea Tree, and Tanner’s Cassia, it is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. The plant’s flower, leaf, root, and bark are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics Senna auriculata is considered cooling in temperature…
Cassia fistula

Botanical Overview Cassia fistula, commonly known as Golden shower tree, Indian laburnum, Rajbriksha, or Amaltas, is a member of the Fabaceae family. The plant is native to regions of South and Southeast Asia including India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Various parts of the plant are used medicinally, notably the fruit pulp, bark, leaves, seeds, and…

Constituents: Tannins