cough – 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…
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…
Morus alba

Botanical Overview Morus alba, commonly known as White mulberry, is a member of the Moraceae family. It is native to China and widely cultivated throughout East Asia, the Mediterranean, and globally. The plant’s leaves, fruit, root, and bark are used medicinally. It is valued in various traditional medical systems for its broad therapeutic applications. Energetics…
Albizia lebbeck

Botanical Overview Albizia lebbeck, belonging to the Fabaceae family, is a deciduous tree native to South and Southeast Asia, also found in Australia and parts of Africa. Common names include Lebbeck, Sirisa, Woman’s Tongue Tree, and Indian Albizia. Traditional medicine utilizes various parts of the plant including bark, leaves, flowers, seeds, and pods. Energetics The…
Mikania glomerata

Botanical Overview Mikania glomerata is a climbing perennial vine belonging to the Asteraceae family, commonly known as Guaco or Climbing hempvine. It is native to South America, primarily Brazil and Paraguay. The leaves and stems are the primary parts used medicinally, especially for respiratory conditions. Energetics This herb has a neutral temperature and moistening quality,…
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…
Grindelia robusta

Botanical Overview Grindelia robusta, commonly known as Gumweed or Robust gumweed, belongs to the family Asteraceae. Native to Western North America, particularly the Southwestern United States, this plant’s aerial parts, flower heads, and leaves are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Common names: Gumweed, Robust gumweed. Energetics Temperature: Neutral Moisture: Drying Tastes: Bitter, Acrid Directionality: Descending,…
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…

Symptoms: cough