mouth ulcers – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Punica granatum (pericarp)

Botanical Overview Punica granatum (pericarp) belongs to the family Lythraceae. The pericarp, or peel, of the pomegranate fruit is the part used medicinally. Commonly known as pomegranate peel or rind, this part of the plant is traditionally harvested from the cultivated Punica granatum tree native to Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian regions. Energetics The…
Commiphora myrrha

Botanical Overview Commiphora myrrha (Family: Burseraceae) is a resinous tree native to Northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Its resin, known commonly as myrrh, has been used medicinally for centuries. The resin is the primary part used in traditional and modern herbal applications. Common names include Myrrh, African Myrrh, and Somalian Myrrh. Energetics Myrrh is…
Azadirachta indica

Botanical Overview Azadirachta indica, commonly known as Neem or Margosa, belongs to the family Meliaceae. Native to the Indian subcontinent and widely naturalized across Southeast Asia and Tropical Africa, this tree is valued for its multiple medicinal parts including bark, leaves, seeds, flowers, fruit, and oil. Energetics Neem is considered cooling and drying in nature,…
Rubus fruticosus

Botanical Overview Rubus fruticosus, commonly known as Blackberry or Blackberry leaf, belongs to the Rosaceae family. The plant is native to Europe, North America, and Western Asia. The medicinal parts used primarily include the leaves, stems, and fruits, with the leaves being most commonly utilized for therapeutic purposes. Energetics The leaf is considered energetically neutral…
Acmella oleracea

Botanical Overview Acmella oleracea, known commonly as Toothache plant, Spilanthes, Electric daisy, or Paracress, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to tropical Americas, especially South America. The herbal parts used include the herb, flower, and leaf, prized traditionally for their analgesic properties. Energetics This plant is warming in temperature with a neutral moisture…
Plantago lanceolata

Botanical Overview Plantago lanceolata L., commonly known as English plantain, ribwort plantain, or narrowleaf plantain, belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia and now widespread in North America as an introduced species. The plant’s leaves and seeds are primarily used medicinally. Common names include English plantain, ribgrass, ribwort plantain, and…
Anemopsis californica

Botanical Overview Anemopsis californica, commonly known as Yerba Mansa or Lizard Tail, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Saururaceae native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. The plant’s root, rhizome, and leaves are traditionally harvested for medicinal use. Energetics Yerba Mansa is characterized by a warming temperature and drying moisture. It…
Piper betle

Botanical Overview Piper betle belongs to the family Piperaceae and is commonly known as Betel leaf or Paan. The plant is native to and widely used in South and Southeast Asia. The primary part used medicinally is the leaf. Energetics Piper betle has a warming and drying energetic profile with tastes described as peppery, pungent,…
Psidium guajava

Botanical Overview Psidium guajava, commonly known as guava leaf, is a member of the Myrtaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and widely naturalized in Southeast Asia, India, and parts of Africa. Only the leaves (folia) are used medicinally, prized for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Common names include guava leaf…
Croton lechleri

Botanical Overview Croton lechleri is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family, commonly known as Dragon’s blood, Sangre de drago, or Sangre de grado. This tropical tree is native to the Amazon Basin in South America, especially Peru and Ecuador. The medicinal part primarily used is the red latex sap extracted from the bark. Energetics The…

Symptoms: mouth ulcers