Bleeding disorders – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Ananas comosus

Botanical Overview Ananas comosus (family Bromeliaceae), commonly called Pineapple, is a tropical plant native to South America, widely cultivated for its edible fruit, stem, and leaves used medicinally. The plant’s harvested parts – mainly fruit and stem – are utilized in traditional and modern herbalism. Energetics The plant has a cooling and moistening nature with…
Melilotus officinalis

Botanical Overview Melilotus officinalis, commonly known as Yellow Sweet Clover or Sweet Clover, belongs to the Fabaceae family. The plant is native to Europe and Western Asia and has naturalized in North America. The flowering tops, leaves, and herbaceous parts are chiefly used in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is traditionally considered warming and drying…
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.…
Polygonum cuspidatum

Botanical Overview Polygonum cuspidatum, commonly known as Japanese knotweed, Hu Zhang in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mexican bamboo, Asian knotweed, or fleeceflower root, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Polygonaceae family. Native to East Asia, especially Japan, China, and Korea, it has been introduced to North America and Europe. The root and rhizome are the…
Ligusticum chuanxiong

Botanical Overview Ligusticum chuanxiong (family Apiaceae) is a perennial herb native to China and East Asia. The medicinal part used is the rhizome, commonly called Chuanxiong or Szechuan lovage root. It is highly valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and also recognized in Western herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered warming in temperature and…
Allium cepa

Botanical Overview Allium cepa, commonly known as onion or common onion, is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family cultivated worldwide. The bulb is the primary part used medicinally, with occasional use of the leaf. It is a staple culinary and medicinal plant. Energetics Onion has a warming temperature and drying moisture quality. Its tastes are…
Ganoderma lucidum

Botanical Overview Ganoderma lucidum, commonly known as Lingzhi or Reishi, belongs to the Ganodermataceae family. The medicinal parts used primarily include the fruiting body and mycelium of this polypore mushroom native to East and Southeast Asia, particularly China, Japan, and Korea. Energetics In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ganoderma lucidum is considered to have a cooling temperature…
Handroanthus impetiginosus

Botanical Overview Handroanthus impetiginosus (formerly Tabebuia impetiginosa), commonly known as Pau d’Arco, Lapacho, Pink Ipê, or Taheebo, is a member of the Bignoniaceae family native to the tropical forests of South America including Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Bolivia. The inner bark of this deciduous tree is the primary medicinal part used traditionally and in modern…
Rubia cordifolia

Botanical Overview Latin name: Rubia cordifolia Family: Rubiaceae Parts used: Root, Rhizome Common names: Indian madder, Manjistha, Red root Energetics This herb has a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste profile includes bitter, astringent, and sweet. It is tonifying in nature and primarily affects the blood aspect of the body. Primary Actions Anti-inflammatory…
Emblica officinalis, Terminalia spp.

Botanical Overview Emblica officinalis (commonly known as Indian gooseberry or Amla), along with species from the Terminalia genus including Terminalia chebula (Haritaki) and Terminalia bellirica (Bibhitaki), belong primarily to the Phyllanthaceae and Combretaceae families. Native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, these plants are prized for their diverse medicinal fruits, with various parts such…

Contraindications: Bleeding disorders