Edema – Page 3 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Astragalus membranaceus

Botanical Overview Astragalus membranaceus is a medicinal plant belonging to the family Fabaceae. The primary part used is the root. Commonly known as Astragalus, Huang Qi, or Milk Vetch, it is native to regions including China, Mongolia, Korea, and Russia. Energetics This herb is considered warming and moistening in nature, with a sweet taste and…
Taraxacum officinale

Botanical Overview Taraxacum officinale, commonly known as Dandelion, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is widely distributed across Europe, North America, and Asia, commonly naturalized worldwide. The parts used medicinally include the root, leaf, and flower. This resilient plant is famed for its bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. Energetics Dandelion exhibits…
Petroselinum crispum (radix)

Botanical Overview Petroselinum crispum (radix), commonly known as parsley root, Hamburg parsley, turnip-rooted parsley, or root parsley, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The primary part used medicinally is the root, which is native to the Mediterranean and widely cultivated across Europe. Energetics The root is generally considered warming and drying. It features bitter, pungent, and…
Leonurus japonicus

Botanical Overview Latin name: Leonurus japonicusFamily: LamiaceaeParts used: Aerial parts, herbCommon names: Chinese motherwort, Oriental motherwort Energetics The plant is considered energetically neutral in temperature with moistening properties. It has a bitter and acrid taste with ascending and descending directional qualities. It is tonifying and primarily influences the flow of qi and blood. Primary Actions…
Glechoma hederacea

Botanical Overview Glechoma hederacea, commonly known as Ground-ivy, Creeping Charlie, Gill-over-the-ground, or Alehoof, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and has been introduced widely in North America. The medicinal parts primarily used are the aerial parts and leaves. Energetics This herb is traditionally considered to have a cooling…
Galega officinalis

Botanical Overview Galega officinalis, commonly known as goat’s rue or French lilac, is a member of the Fabaceae family. Its aerial parts, leaves, and whole herb are traditionally used. Native to Europe and Western Asia, it has been introduced worldwide. Energetics This plant possesses a cooling temperature and drying moisture profile, with a predominant bitter…
Ruscus aculeatus

Botanical Overview Ruscus aculeatus, commonly known as Butcher’s Broom or Hardy Butcher’s Broom, belongs to the family Asparagaceae. The plant is native to Europe, the Mediterranean region, and Western Asia. The rhizome, root, and stem are the primary parts used medicinally. Energetics This herb is generally considered to have a neutral temperature with drying moisture.…
Vitis vinifera (semen)

Botanical Overview Vitis vinifera (semen), commonly known as grape seed, belongs to the Vitaceae family. The seed of the grape fruit is the primary part used medicinally, valued chiefly for its potent antioxidant properties. Energetics The seeds are considered to have a neutral temperature and drying moisture quality, with astringent and bitter tastes. They are…
Zea mays

Botanical Overview Zea mays (family Poaceae), commonly known as corn silk or maize silk, refers specifically to the stigmas of the maize plant. Native to Central America and now cultivated globally, corn silk has a long history in traditional herbal medicine where the stigma is harvested and used medicinally. Common names include Corn silk, Maize…
Hydrocotyle vulgaris

Botanical Overview Hydrocotyle vulgaris, commonly known as Marsh Pennywort or Water Pennywort, is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Araliaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia, typically found in wetlands and marshy areas. The whole plant is traditionally used in herbal applications. Energetics This plant has a cooling temperature and moistening moisture…

Symptoms: Edema