muscle spasms – Page 2 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Scutellaria lateriflora

Botanical Overview Scutellaria lateriflora (family Lamiaceae), commonly known as blue skullcap, mad dog skullcap, or side-flowering skullcap, is a North American native herbaceous perennial. The aerial parts including leaves and flowers are used medicinally. Energetics It is traditionally considered cooling and moistening in nature, with a bitter taste. Its action descends and it has a…
Ruta graveolens

Botanical Overview Ruta graveolens, commonly known as Common rue, belongs to the Rutaceae family. The plant is native to the Mediterranean region, Southern Europe, and parts of West Asia. The leaves, stems, and flowers of the plant are used medicinally. It has a long history of use in traditional Western herbalism and other systems for…
Valeriana sitchensis

Botanical Overview Valeriana sitchensis, commonly known as Sitka valerian, is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. It is native to the northwestern regions of North America, including Alaska and British Columbia. The medicinal parts used traditionally include the root and rhizome. It is notable for its sedative and nervine qualities. Energetics This herb exhibits cooling…
Saposhnikovia divaricata

Botanical Overview Saposhnikovia divaricata belongs to the Apiaceae family and is commonly known as Fang Feng or Divaricate Saposhnikovia. The medicinal part used is primarily the root. Native to Northern China, Siberia, the Korean Peninsula, and the Russian Far East, this plant is a well-established herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Energetics The herb is considered…
Ferula communis

Botanical Overview Ferula communis, commonly known as Giant fennel or Ferula, belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region including Southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The medicinal parts used traditionally include the root, stem, and leaves. Energetics This warming and drying herb has bitter and pungent tastes. It…
Erythrina verna

Botanical Overview Erythrina verna, known commonly as Coral Bean or Coral Tree, belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and West Indies. The parts commonly used in traditional medicine are the leaves, seeds, and bark. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in nature, with bitter and sweet tastes. Its…
Cardiospermum halicacabum

Botanical Overview Cardiospermum halicacabum, commonly known as Balloon vine, Heart seed, or Love-in-a-puff, is a climbing plant of the Sapindaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and South America. Various parts including the leaf, flower, seed, and whole plant are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This plant has a cooling temperature and…
Piscidia piscipula

Botanical Overview Piscidia piscipula, commonly known as Jamaica Dogwood, Piscidia, or Fish Poison Tree, is a member of the Fabaceae family native to the Caribbean, Central America, and the southern United States. The bark and root are the primary parts used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered cooling in temperature with a bitter taste and…
Cannabis sativa

Botanical Overview Latin Name: Cannabis sativa Family: Cannabaceae Parts Used: Flower, Leaf, Seed, Stem Common Names: Hemp, Marijuana, Cannabis Energetics The plant is generally considered warming and drying in effect, with bitter, pungent, and sweet tastes. It exhibits ascending and outward directionality and has a relaxing tonicity, influencing primarily the qi in traditional energy systems.…
Cymbopogon citratus

Botanical Overview Latin Name: Cymbopogon citratus Family: Poaceae Parts Used: Leaf Common Names: Lemongrass Energetics Temperature: warming; Moisture: drying; Tastes: bitter, pungent, sour; Directionality: descending, outward; Tonicity: relaxing; Qi/Blood/Fluid: qi. Primary Actions Antimicrobial Anti-inflammatory Antispasmodic Carminative Diaphoretic Diuretic Sedative Indications Western Indigestion Flatulence Colic Common cold Headache Fever Syndromes Gastrointestinal spasms Mild infections Mild anxiety…

Symptoms: muscle spasms