pregnancy – Page 28 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Corydalis yanhusuo

Botanical Overview Corydalis yanhusuo (family Papaveraceae), commonly known as Yanhusuo or Yuan Hu Suo, is a plant native to East Asia, primarily China. The medicinal part used is the rhizome, prized in traditional Chinese herbal medicine for its analgesic and blood-moving properties. Energetics This herb is considered warming in temperature with neutral moisture. It tastes…
Artemisia afra

Botanical Overview Artemisia afra, commonly known as African Wormwood, Wild Wormwood, or Umhlonyane, is a perennial medicinal herb in the Asteraceae family native to Southern Africa and Ethiopia. The leaves, flowers, and stems are primarily used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This herb has warming and drying energetics, with bitter and pungent tastes. It is characterized…
Orthosiphon stamineus

Botanical Overview Orthosiphon stamineus belongs to the family Lamiaceae and is commonly known as Cat’s whiskers, Java tea, or Misai kucing. The plant is native to Southeast Asia including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The primary part used medicinally is the leaf. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with bitter and sweet…
Dioscorea villosa

Botanical Overview Dioscorea villosa, commonly known as Wild yam, is a member of the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to Eastern North America. The parts used medicinally include the rhizome and root. Wild yam is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine for its spasmolytic and anti-inflammatory properties. Energetics It possesses a neutral temperature and moisture…
Saraca asoca

Botanical Overview Saraca asoca (family Fabaceae), commonly known as Ashoka or the sorrowless tree, is a sacred medicinal plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The bark, flowers, leaves, and seeds are traditionally used parts. Energetics The plant is considered energetically neutral in temperature, drying in moisture influence, with predominantly astringent and bitter…
Crocus sativus

Botanical Overview Crocus sativus (Family: Iridaceae) is commonly known as Saffron or Saffron crocus. The parts used medicinally are the stigma and styles of the flower. Native to the Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia, it is cultivated notably in Iran, Spain, Greece, Morocco, and Kashmir (India). Energetics Crocus sativus is considered warming and drying in…
Rauvolfia serpentina

Botanical Overview Rauvolfia serpentina, commonly known as Indian snakeroot, Chandrabhaga, and Sarpagandha, is a member of the Apocynaceae family. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. The root of the plant is primarily used in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying with a bitter taste. Its energetic directionality is descending,…
Coleus forskohlii

Botanical Overview Coleus forskohlii (syn. Plectranthus barbatus) belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Common names include Coleus, Indian coleus, and Makandi. The medicinally used part is primarily the root. Native to India and Southeast Asia, this plant has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Energetics The root of Coleus forskohlii is considered neutral…
Cryptolepis sanguinolenta

Botanical Overview Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, commonly known as Nibima or Ghana quinine, belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It is native to West and Tropical Africa. The root is the primary part used medicinally. Energetics This herb exhibits a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality with a bitter taste. It is generally relaxing in tonicity and influences…
Ammi visnaga

Botanical Overview Ammi visnaga, commonly known as Bishop’s weed, Khella, or Visnaga, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The primary medicinal parts used are the fruit and seeds. It is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and West Asia. Energetics Ammi visnaga has a cooling temperature and neutral moisture energetics. It has bitter and sharp…

Contraindications: pregnancy