Inflammation – Page 8 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Scutellaria baicalensis

Botanical Overview Scutellaria baicalensis, commonly known as Baikal skullcap, Chinese skullcap, or Huang Qin, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Its primary medicinal part used is the root. Native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Russia, it has a rich history in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics Scutellaria baicalensis is characterized by a cooling…
Withania somnifera

Botanical Overview Withania somnifera, commonly known as Ashwagandha, Indian ginseng, or Winter cherry, is a member of the Solanaceae family. Native to Southwest Asia and the Mediterranean regions, this plant’s root, leaf, and berry are traditionally used in medicine. Energetics Withania somnifera is traditionally recognized as warming and drying with bitter and pungent tastes. Its…
Urtica dioica (semen)

Botanical Overview Urtica dioica (semen), commonly referred to as nettle seed, belongs to the family Urticaceae. The seed is the primary part used medicinally. It is native across Europe, Asia, and North America where it grows commonly in temperate zones. Energetics Urtica dioica seed is considered to have a cooling temperature and moistening quality. Its…
Trigonella foenum-graecum

Botanical Overview Trigonella foenum-graecum, commonly known as Fenugreek, Greek Hayseed, or Bird’s Foot, is a member of the Fabaceae family. The seed and leaf are the primary parts used medicinally. The plant is native to Southern Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa. Energetics Fenugreek is considered warming in temperature and moistening in moisture qualities. It…
Commiphora wightii

Botanical Overview Commiphora wightii (Family: Burseraceae) is a resin-producing shrub native to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Southeast Asia. Commonly known as Guggul or Indian bdellium, the medicinally used part is the aromatic resin exuded from the stem and branches. This resin has been prized historically in Ayurvedic and Unani traditions for its therapeutic properties. Energetics…
Olea europaea (folia)

Botanical Overview Olea europaea (folia), commonly known as Olive leaf, belongs to the Oleaceae family. The leaves are the part used medicinally and the plant is native to the Mediterranean region. Olive leaf has a long history of traditional use in herbal medicine. Energetics Olive leaf is considered cooling and drying in nature. Its taste…
Platycodon grandiflorus

Botanical Overview Platycodon grandiflorus, commonly known as Balloon flower or Chinese bellflower, belongs to the Campanulaceae family. Its root is the primary part used medicinally. This plant is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan, and has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics Platycodon grandiflorus root is characterized by…
Glycyrrhiza uralensis

Botanical Overview Glycyrrhiza uralensis, commonly known as Chinese licorice or Gan Cao, belongs to the Fabaceae family. The medicinal parts used are primarily the root and rhizome. Native to East Asia, including China and Mongolia, it is widely used in traditional and modern herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered neutral in temperature and moistening…
Verbascum thapsus

Botanical Overview Verbascum thapsus, commonly known as common mullein, great mullein, or woolly mullein, is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia and has been widely naturalized in North America. The parts used medicinally include the leaf, flower, and root. The plant is well-known for its soft, densely hairy…
Alpinia officinarum

Botanical Overview Alpinia officinarum, commonly known as Lesser Galangal or simply Galangal, belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. The medicinal part used is primarily the rhizome. Native to Southeast Asia, including China and India, it has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems. Energetics The plant exhibits a warming and drying nature with pungent…

Symptoms: Inflammation