nervous tension – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Vanilla planifolia

Botanical Overview Vanilla planifolia is a member of the Orchidaceae family, commonly known as vanilla, flat-leaved vanilla, or vanilla orchid. The plant is native to Central America and Mexico and widely cultivated in Madagascar and other tropical regions. The medicinal part used is the bean pods, which are primarily known for their aromatic and culinary…
Citrus bergamia

Botanical Overview Citrus bergamia, commonly known as Bergamot or Bergamot orange, is a member of the Rutaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean basin, particularly Southern Italy. The primary medicinal parts used are the fruit peel and its essential oil. Energetics Citrus bergamia is characterized by a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its…
Tilia cordata

Botanical Overview Tilia cordata, commonly known as Small-leaved lime, Linden, Lime tree, or Littleleaf linden, belongs to the Malvaceae family. The plant parts traditionally used include the flowers, leaves, bark, and wood. It is native to Europe and Western Asia. Energetics Tilia cordata is considered cooling in temperature and moistening in nature. Its taste is…
Artemisia vulgaris

Botanical Overview Artemisia vulgaris, commonly known as Mugwort or Common Mugwort, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The plant’s leaf and flower parts are primarily used medicinally. Mugwort is recognized for its aromatic, bitter taste and mild stimulating properties. Energetics It is considered warming and drying in…
Clitoria ternatea

Botanical Overview Clitoria ternatea, commonly known as butterfly pea, blue pea, or Asian pigeonwings, is a member of the Fabaceae family native to South and Southeast Asia. Used traditionally throughout tropical Asia, various parts including the flower, leaf, root, and seed are employed medicinally. Energetics This plant exhibits cooling temperature properties with moistening qualities. Its…
Paeonia lactiflora

Botanical Overview Paeonia lactiflora, commonly known as Chinese peony or Bai Shao, is a member of the Paeoniaceae family. The medicinal part predominantly used is the root. Native to East Asia, particularly China, Korea, and Japan, it has longstanding traditional uses primarily in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Energetics The root of Paeonia lactiflora is considered to…
Actaea racemosa

Botanical Overview Actaea racemosa, commonly known as Black cohosh, Black snakeroot, and Squaw root, belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. The medicinal parts used are primarily the root and rhizome. This plant is native to Eastern North America and has been traditionally used by Native American and Western herbalists. Energetics Black cohosh is considered energetically neutral…
Passiflora incarnata

Botanical Overview Passiflora incarnata, commonly known as Passionflower, Maypop, or Passion flower, belongs to the family Passifloraceae. It is native to Eastern North America, especially the Southeastern United States. The parts used medicinally include the aerial parts, leaves, flowers, and the herb. Energetics This herb is considered cooling in temperature and neutral in moisture. Its…
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…
Leonurus cardiaca

Botanical Overview Leonurus cardiaca, commonly called Motherwort, Lion’s Tail, or Lion’s Ear, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and has been introduced to North America. The most commonly used parts are the aerial parts including the leaves and flowers. Energetics Motherwort is considered cooling in temperature…

Symptoms: nervous tension