skin irritation – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Punica granatum

Botanical Overview Punica granatum, commonly known as Pomegranate, belongs to the family Lythraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa. Various parts are used medicinally including the fruit, peel, seed, flower, and bark. Known for its bright red fruit, this plant has a long history of traditional use.…
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…
Acacia senegal

Botanical Overview Acacia senegal (Family Fabaceae) is a tree native to Northeast Africa, especially Sudan and the Sahel region. It is commonly known as Gum arabic, Acacia gum, or Talha. The primary part used medicinally and commercially is the gum exudate, a dried sap from the bark. Energetics Acacia senegal’s energetics are considered neutral in…
Avena sativa

Botanical Overview Avena sativa, commonly known as oat or common oat, belongs to the Poaceae family. The plant is widely cultivated across Europe, North America, and Asia. Parts used medicinally include the seed, straw, and herb. Oats have a long history of use as a nutritive and medicinal plant for various indications. Energetics Avena sativa…
Althaea officinalis

Botanical Overview Althaea officinalis, commonly known as Marshmallow or Marshmallow root, belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The primary parts used medicinally are the root, leaf, and flower. Energetics Marshmallow is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with sweet and mucilaginous tastes. It has a descending…
Ulmus rubra

Botanical Overview Ulmus rubra, commonly known as slippery elm, red elm, soft elm, or moose elm, is a member of the Ulmaceae family native to North America. The inner bark is the primary medicinal part used in traditional and Western herbal medicine. Energetics This herb exhibits cooling temperature and moistening moisture qualities. It has mucilaginous,…
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…
Sambucus nigra (flos)

Botanical Overview Sambucus nigra (flos), commonly known as Elderflower, Black Elderberry flower, or European Elderflower, belongs to the family Adoxaceae. The medicinal part used is primarily the flower. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. Energetics The flowers have a cooling temperature and moistening moisture quality, with bitter and sweet tastes. Their…
Rosa × damascena

Botanical Overview Rosa × damascena, commonly known as Damask rose or Rose of Damascus, belongs to the Rosaceae family. The plant is cultivated extensively in the Middle East, Mediterranean region, Bulgaria, Iran, and Turkey. The primary parts used medicinally are the flower petals and rose hips. It is treasured for its aromatic and therapeutic properties.…
Malva sylvestris

Botanical Overview Malva sylvestris, commonly known as Common mallow or High mallow, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Malvaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia but is widely introduced worldwide. The parts used medicinally include the flowers, leaves, and roots. It is traditionally recognized for its soothing properties on…

Symptoms: skin irritation