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Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Families: Malvaceae

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  • Gossypium herbaceum

    Botanical Overview Gossypium herbaceum, commonly known as Levant cotton or cotton plant, belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is native to Africa, Asia, and the Mediterranean regions. The parts used medicinally include seeds, leaves, and roots. Energetics This plant is considered neutral in temperature and moistening in nature. Its taste profile includes astringent, bitter, and…

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    Botanical Overview Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, commonly known as Chinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, or Shoeblackplant, belongs to the Malvaceae family. This tropical flowering shrub is native to Tropical Asia and widely cultivated in the Pacific Islands, Hawaii, India, and Southeast Asia. The primary plant parts used medicinally are the flowers and leaves. Energetics Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is considered…

  • Tilia cordata

    Botanical Overview Tilia cordata, commonly known as Small-leaved lime, Linden, Lime tree, or Littleleaf linden, belongs to the Malvaceae family. The plant parts traditionally used include the flowers, leaves, bark, and wood. It is native to Europe and Western Asia. Energetics Tilia cordata is considered cooling in temperature and moistening in nature. Its taste is…

  • Adansonia digitata

    Botanical Overview Adansonia digitata, commonly known as Baobab, Monkey bread tree, or Upside-down tree, belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar and introduced in parts of Australia. Various parts are used medicinally including the bark, leaves, fruit pulp, and seeds. Energetics The plant exhibits cooling temperature and moistening properties…

  • Althaea officinalis

    Botanical Overview Althaea officinalis, commonly known as Marshmallow or Marshmallow root, belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The primary parts used medicinally are the root, leaf, and flower. Energetics Marshmallow is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with sweet and mucilaginous tastes. It has a descending…

  • Sida cordifolia

    Botanical Overview Sida cordifolia is a flowering plant in the Malvaceae family, commonly known as Bala, Country Mallow, or Flannel Weed. Its native regions include India, tropical Asia, South America, and Africa. The root, leaves, and whole plant are used medicinally. Energetics The plant exhibits a warming temperature and drying moisture quality with bitter, pungent,…

  • Tilia cordata / Tilia platyphyllos

    Botanical Overview Latin name: Tilia cordata / Tilia platyphyllosFamily: MalvaceaeCommon names: Small-leaved lime, Large-leaved lime, Linden, Lime treeParts used: Flower, Leaf, Bark, Wood Energetics Temperature: coolingMoisture: moisteningTastes: sweet, slightly bitter, aromaticDirectionality: descending, centeredTonicity: relaxingQi/Blood/Fluid: qi Primary Actions Anxiolytic Antispasmodic Diaphoretic Mild sedative Anti-inflammatory Indications Western Anxiety Restlessness Cold symptoms Fever Cough Digestive discomfort Headache Syndromes…

  • Malva sylvestris

    Botanical Overview Malva sylvestris, commonly known as Common mallow or High mallow, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Malvaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia but is widely introduced worldwide. The parts used medicinally include the flowers, leaves, and roots. It is traditionally recognized for its soothing properties on…

  • Guazuma ulmifolia

    Botanical Overview Guazuma ulmifolia, commonly known as West Indian elm, Bay cedar, Guácimo, Mutamba, or simply Guazuma, is a member of the Malvaceae family. It is native to Central and South America and the Caribbean. The parts used medicinally include the bark, leaves, and seeds. Energetics The plant is traditionally considered cooling in temperature and…

  • Theobroma cacao

    Botanical Overview Theobroma cacao (Malvaceae) is a tropical tree native to Central and South America, widely cultivated for its seeds known as cacao beans or cocoa beans. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds (semen) and their husks. Commonly referred to as cacao seed or cocoa bean, it is prized for its stimulant and…