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Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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  • Brassica nigra

    Botanical Overview Brassica nigra, commonly known as Black mustard or Mustard seed, belongs to the Brassicaceae family. The primary part used medicinally is the seed. Native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia, it is widely cultivated for culinary and medicinal purposes. Energetics This herb is warming and drying in nature, with a pungent and…

  • Pueraria lobata

    Botanical Overview Pueraria lobata, commonly known as Kudzu, Gegen, or Japanese arrowroot, belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to East and Southeast Asia including China, Japan, and parts of eastern Russia. The root is the primary part used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with sweet and bitter…

  • Pueraria mirifica

    Botanical Overview Pueraria mirifica is a perennial climbing plant from the Fabaceae family native to Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. It is commonly known as Kwao Krua, White Kwao Krua, and Thai Kudzu. The primary part used medicinally is the root, traditionally employed in Southeast Asia for its hormone-like effects. Energetics The root is considered energetically…

  • Usnea barbata

    Botanical Overview Usnea barbata, commonly known as Old man’s beard or Beard lichen, belongs to the family Parmeliaceae. It is a fruticose lichen growing widely across Europe, North America, and parts of Asia. The medicinally used part is the thallus, the main vegetative body of the lichen. Energetics Usnea barbata is traditionally considered cooling and…

  • 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…

  • Erythroxylum coca

    Botanical Overview Erythroxylum coca is a perennial shrub of the family Erythroxylaceae, native to the Andean regions of South America. The primary part used medicinally is the leaf, commonly known as coca leaf. Traditional use involves chewing the dried leaves or preparing infusions. Common names include Coca and Coca leaf. Energetics The plant energetically is…

  • Atropa belladonna

    Botanical Overview Atropa belladonna, commonly known as Belladonna or Deadly Nightshade, belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. The primary parts used medicinally are the root, leaves, and berries. The plant is notorious for its high toxicity but has a significant history of medicinal use. Energetics Belladonna…

  • Cordyceps sinensis

    Botanical Overview Cordyceps sinensis, commonly known as Caterpillar fungus or Dong Chong Xia Cao, belongs to the family Ophiocordycipitaceae. It grows primarily on the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayas, including regions in China, Bhutan, and Nepal. The part used medicinally is the fruiting body which is a parasitic fungus. Energetics This fungus is considered warming in…

  • Plumbago zeylanica

    Botanical Overview Plumbago zeylanica, commonly known as Ceylon leadwort, Chitrak, or White leadwort, belongs to the Plumbaginaceae family. This plant is native to India, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Australia. The medicinal parts primarily used are the root, leaf, and sometimes the whole plant. Energetics Plumbago zeylanica is considered warming and drying in temperature and moisture…

  • Commiphora mukul

    Botanical Overview Commiphora mukul belongs to the Burseraceae family and is commonly known as Guggul, Indian bdellium, or Gum guggul. The primary medicinal part used is the resin, harvested from the tree native to the Indian subcontinent, Middle East, and Northeast Africa. Energetics The resin has a warming temperature and drying moisture quality. It is…