sore throat – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Albizia lebbeck

Botanical Overview Albizia lebbeck, belonging to the Fabaceae family, is a deciduous tree native to South and Southeast Asia, also found in Australia and parts of Africa. Common names include Lebbeck, Sirisa, Woman’s Tongue Tree, and Indian Albizia. Traditional medicine utilizes various parts of the plant including bark, leaves, flowers, seeds, and pods. Energetics The…
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.…
Mentha spicata

Botanical Overview Mentha spicata, commonly known as Spearmint, Garden mint, or Common mint, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia but is now cultivated worldwide. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and aerial parts. This herb is widely recognized for its aromatic, refreshing…
Houttuynia cordata

Botanical Overview Houttuynia cordata is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the family Saururaceae. Commonly known as Chameleon plant, Fish mint, Heartleaf, and Yuxingcao, it is native to East and Southeast Asia. The most commonly used parts in herbal medicine are the leaves and the whole plant, valued for their medicinal properties. Energetics This plant…
Arctium lappa

Botanical Overview Arctium lappa, commonly known as Burdock, Greater burdock, or Gobo, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The root is the primary part used medicinally, though seeds and leaves are also utilized in some traditions. Energetics Burdock is energetically cooling and moistening, with…
Prunella vulgaris

Botanical Overview Prunella vulgaris, commonly known as Self-heal or Heal-all, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, the plant’s aerial parts including leaves and flowers are used medicinally. Energetics Prunella vulgaris has a cooling temperature and moistening moisture quality. Its taste profile includes bitter, astringent,…
Adansonia digitata

Botanical Overview Adansonia digitata, commonly known as Baobab, Monkey bread tree, or Upside-down tree, belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar and introduced in parts of Australia. Various parts are used medicinally including the bark, leaves, fruit pulp, and seeds. Energetics The plant exhibits cooling temperature and moistening properties…
Cetraria islandica

Botanical Overview Cetraria islandica (Iceland moss) is a lichen in the Parmeliaceae family. It is traditionally harvested from northern and Arctic regions including Northern Europe, the Arctic, Subarctic, and parts of North America. The primary part used medicinally is the thallus, the lichen body. Common names include Iceland moss, Iceland lichen, and Lichen islandicus. Energetics…
Agrimonia eupatoria

Botanical Overview Agrimonia eupatoria, commonly called Agrimony, Church Steeples, or Sticklewort, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The aerial parts, including leaves, flowers, and herbaceous stems, are traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics Agrimony is considered cooling and drying energetically, with a bitter,…
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…

Symptoms: sore throat