Asteraceae – Page 3 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Tanacetum vulgare

Botanical Overview Tanacetum vulgare, commonly known as Common tansy, Golden buttons, or Bitter buttons, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Eurasia and widely naturalized in North America. The medicinal parts primarily used are the flower and leaf. Energetics This plant is considered warming and drying with bitter and pungent tastes. Its energetic…
Artemisia abrotanum

Botanical Overview Artemisia abrotanum, commonly known as Southernwood, Old Woman, or Warwood, is a member of the Asteraceae family. This herb is native to Europe, the Mediterranean, and Western Asia. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and flowering tops. Energetics Southernwood has a warming temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste profile includes…
Artemisia princeps

Botanical Overview Artemisia princeps, commonly known as Japanese mugwort or Yomogi, belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is native to East Asia including Japan, Korea, and China. The leaf and herb parts of the plant are primarily used in herbal medicine. Energetics The herb is characterized as warming and drying, with bitter and acrid tastes.…
Solidago virgaurea

Botanical Overview Solidago virgaurea, commonly known as European goldenrod or woundwort, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, Northern Asia, and North America. The plant parts commonly used medicinally include the aerial parts, leaves, and flower heads. Energetics The energetics of Solidago virgaurea are considered neutral in temperature with a…
Tanacetum parthenium

Botanical Overview Tanacetum parthenium, commonly known as Feverfew or Bachelor’s button, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The parts used medicinally are primarily the leaf and flower. The plant is native to Europe and Asia and has been naturalized in parts of North America. Energetics Feverfew is characterized by a cooling and drying energy,…
Tussilago farfara

Botanical Overview Tussilago farfara, commonly known as Coltsfoot, belongs to the family Asteraceae. The primary parts used in herbal medicine are the leaves and flowers. Native to Europe and Asia, Coltsfoot has been naturalized in North America. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with sweet, bitter, and mucilaginous tastes. It has…
Eupatorium perfoliatum

Botanical Overview Eupatorium perfoliatum, commonly known as Boneset or Thoroughwort, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America. The medicinal parts used are primarily the aerial parts including the leaves and flowering tops. Energetics This herb is noted for its cooling temperature and moistening moisture characteristics. Its taste profile includes bitter and…
Arctium lappa (radix)

Botanical Overview Arctium lappa (radix), commonly known as burdock root or greater burdock, belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The medicinal part used primarily is the root, prized for its detoxifying and cleansing properties. Energetics The root is considered cooling and moistening in traditional energetics. It…
Arnica montana

Botanical Overview Arnica montana, commonly known as Arnica or Mountain arnica, is a herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family native to Europe and Central Asia. The medicinally used part is the flower heads, harvested for topical applications. Arnica is widely recognized for its traditional use in treating inflammation and trauma-related conditions. Energetics This plant exhibits…
Acmella oleracea

Botanical Overview Acmella oleracea, known commonly as Toothache plant, Spilanthes, Electric daisy, or Paracress, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to tropical Americas, especially South America. The herbal parts used include the herb, flower, and leaf, prized traditionally for their analgesic properties. Energetics This plant is warming in temperature with a neutral moisture…

Families: Asteraceae