cough – Page 3 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Houttuynia cordata

Botanical Overview Houttuynia cordata is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the family Saururaceae. Commonly known as Chameleon plant, Fish mint, Heartleaf, and Yuxingcao, it is native to East and Southeast Asia. The most commonly used parts in herbal medicine are the leaves and the whole plant, valued for their medicinal properties. Energetics This plant…
Scoparia dulcis

Botanical Overview Scoparia dulcis (Family: Plantaginaceae) is a tropical herb commonly known as Sweet broomweed, Licorice weed, or Sweet broom. It is native to Tropical Asia, South America, Africa, and Australia. The whole plant, including leaves and stems, is used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with bitter and sweet…
Kaempferia galanga

Botanical Overview Kaempferia galanga, belonging to the family Zingiberaceae, is a rhizomatous plant commonly known as Galangal, Aroma ginger, Kencur, and Sand ginger. Native to Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, its rhizome is the primary part used medicinally. Energetics Kaempferia galanga is traditionally considered warming and drying in nature. Its taste profile includes…
Hemidesmus indicus

Botanical Overview Hemidesmus indicus, commonly known as Indian Sarsaparilla, Anantamool, or Sariva, belongs to the family Apocynaceae. This medicinal plant is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and is widely used for its root. The root is traditionally valued in various systems of medicine. Energetics The root of Hemidesmus indicus is characterized by a cooling temperature…
Tylophora indica

Botanical Overview Tylophora indica (family Asclepiadaceae) is a climbing shrub native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Common names include Indian ipecac and Tylophora. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and roots, traditionally employed for respiratory and inflammatory conditions. Energetics The plant is considered cooling and drying in nature, with bitter and…
Drosera rotundifolia

Botanical Overview Drosera rotundifolia, commonly known as Common sundew or Round-leaved sundew, is a member of the Droseraceae family. This insectivorous herb grows in boggy and marshy regions across Europe, North America, and Asia. The medicinal part used is primarily the leaf, notable for its glandular hairs and sticky mucilage. Energetics This plant exhibits a…
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…
Prunus serotina

Botanical Overview Prunus serotina, commonly known as Black Cherry or Wild Black Cherry, is a member of the Rosaceae family. Native to North America, especially the eastern United States and Central America, this tree’s bark, leaves, and fruit are used medicinally. It is notable for its dark bark and fruit which have a history of…
Thuja occidentalis

Botanical Overview Thuja occidentalis, commonly known as Arborvitae or Northern white cedar, belongs to the family Cupressaceae. It is native to North America, especially Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States. The parts used medicinally include the leaves, twigs, and essential oil extracted from the foliage. Energetics The plant has a cooling temperature with drying…
Acorus calamus

Botanical Overview Acorus calamus, commonly known as Sweet Flag or Calamus, belongs to the family Acoraceae. The medicinal part used is the rhizome. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Energetics The plant is considered warming and drying with bitter, pungent, and sweet tastes. It has an ascending directionality and tonifying properties, primarily…

Symptoms: cough