nervous disorders – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Convolvulus pluricaulis

Botanical Overview Convolvulus pluricaulis belongs to the family Convolvulaceae and is commonly known as Shankhpushpi or Indian bindweed. It is native to India and South Asia where the whole plant and leaves are traditionally used medicinally. The herb is closely associated with cognitive enhancement and nervous system support in Ayurvedic and traditional Indian herbal medicine.…
Hyoscyamus niger

Botanical Overview Hyoscyamus niger, commonly known as Black henbane or simply Henbane, belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. The medicinally used parts include the leaf, seed, and root. Henbane has a long history of use in Western and Unani herbal traditions. Energetics This herb is considered…
Acorus calamus

Botanical Overview Acorus calamus, commonly known as Sweet Flag or Calamus, belongs to the family Acoraceae. The medicinal part used is the rhizome. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Energetics The plant is considered warming and drying with bitter, pungent, and sweet tastes. It has an ascending directionality and tonifying properties, primarily…
Melissa officinalis

Botanical Overview Melissa officinalis, commonly known as Lemon balm or Melissa, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe, the Mediterranean, West Asia, and has naturalized in North America. The herbal preparations primarily use the leaves and aerial parts. Energetics Melissa officinalis is considered to have a cooling temperature and moistening quality. It…
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…
Matricaria chamomilla

Botanical Overview Matricaria chamomilla, commonly known as Chamomile or German chamomile, belongs to the family Asteraceae. The primary part used medicinally is the dried flower. It is native to Europe and Western Asia but has become naturalized worldwide. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in nature with bitter and sweet tastes. It has…
Myristica fragrans

Botanical Overview Myristica fragrans, commonly known as Nutmeg or Mace, belongs to the family Myristicaceae. Native to Indonesia and cultivated in tropical regions such as India, the Caribbean, and Sri Lanka, the plant’s seed and aril are the primary parts used medicinally. Energetics This warming and drying herb possesses sweet, pungent, and bitter tastes. It…
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.…
Nardostachys jatamansi

Botanical Overview Nardostachys jatamansi (Family: Caprifoliaceae), commonly known as Spikenard, Indian spikenard, or Jatamansi, is a perennial herb native to the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. The medicinal parts used are primarily the root and rhizome, which have historically been valued for their calming and restorative properties. Energetics Nardostachys jatamansi exhibits a…

Symptoms: nervous disorders