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Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Symptoms: Inflammation

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  • Vaccinium myrtillus

    Botanical Overview Vaccinium myrtillus, commonly known as Bilberry, European blueberry, or Whortleberry, is a deciduous shrub in the Ericaceae family. It grows primarily in Europe and Northern Asia. The medicinal parts most commonly used are the fruit and leaves. Energetics The plant exhibits cooling and moistening energetics with predominantly astringent, sweet, and sour tastes. It…

  • Polygonum cuspidatum

    Botanical Overview Polygonum cuspidatum, commonly known as Japanese knotweed, Hu Zhang in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mexican bamboo, Asian knotweed, or fleeceflower root, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Polygonaceae family. Native to East Asia, especially Japan, China, and Korea, it has been introduced to North America and Europe. The root and rhizome are the…

  • Dendrobium nobile

    Botanical Overview Dendrobium nobile is an orchid species from the family Orchidaceae, commonly known as Noble dendrobium or Shi Hu. It is native to China, India, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayan region. Traditionally, the stem is the primary part used for medicinal purposes. Energetics Dendrobium nobile exhibits a cooling and moistening energetic profile with sweet…

  • Hypoxis hemerocallidea

    Botanical Overview Hypoxis hemerocallidea, commonly known as African potato, star flower, or yellow stars, is a member of the Hypoxidaceae family native to Southern Africa. The rhizomes and roots are the primary parts utilized medicinally. Energetics This plant exhibits a neutral temperature and moisture profile with bitter and sweet tastes. It is considered tonifying in…

  • Lessertia frutescens

    Botanical Overview Lessertia frutescens, commonly known as Cancer bush, Kankerbos, Lamb’s quarters, and Sutherlandia, is a member of the Fabaceae family native to Southern Africa, including South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. The plant’s leaves and stems are primarily used medicinally. Energetics Lessertia frutescens is considered to have a neutral temperature and moisture quality with…

  • Peperomia pellucida

    Botanical Overview Peperomia pellucida is a small, succulent herbaceous plant of the Piperaceae family, commonly known as Clearweed, Shiny bush, or Pepper elder. It grows widely in tropical regions of America, Southeast Asia, and West Africa. The whole plant, especially the leaves, is traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and…

  • Hypericum perforatum

    Botanical Overview Hypericum perforatum, commonly known as St. John’s Wort, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Hypericaceae. The plant is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa but has become naturalized worldwide. The primary parts used medicinally are the flowering tops and aerial parts harvested during bloom. Common names include St. John’s…

  • Phyllanthus niruri

    Botanical Overview Phyllanthus niruri belongs to the Phyllanthaceae family and is commonly known as Chanca Piedra, Stonebreaker, Seed-under-leaf, or Stonebreaker plant. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, South America, the West Indies, and Africa. Traditionally, the whole plant including leaves and stems is used medicinally. Energetics Phyllanthus niruri is considered cooling and moistening…

  • Handroanthus impetiginosus

    Botanical Overview Handroanthus impetiginosus (formerly Tabebuia impetiginosa), commonly known as Pau d’Arco, Lapacho, Pink Ipê, or Taheebo, is a member of the Bignoniaceae family native to the tropical forests of South America including Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Bolivia. The inner bark of this deciduous tree is the primary medicinal part used traditionally and in modern…

  • Uncaria tomentosa

    Botanical Overview Uncaria tomentosa, commonly known as Cat’s Claw, is a member of the Rubiaceae family native to the Amazon rainforest and Central and South America. The medicinal parts primarily used are the bark and root. It is valued in herbal medicine for its immune-supportive and anti-inflammatory properties. Energetics This herb is considered to have…