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Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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  • Bryophyllum pinnatum

    Botanical Overview Bryophyllum pinnatum belongs to the Crassulaceae family and is commonly known as Air plant, Life plant, Cathedral bells, Miracle leaf, and Four o’clock plant. The medicinal parts used are primarily the leaves and the whole plant. This succulent species is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa and is widely naturalized in…

  • Poria cocos

    Botanical Overview Poria cocos (family Polyporaceae) is a sclerotium-producing fungus widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and East Asian herbal traditions. Common names include Fu Ling, Indian Bread, and Tuckahoe. The medicinal part is the sclerotium, a hardened mycelium mass. Energetics Temperature: neutral; Moisture: drying; Tastes: bland, sweet; Directionality: descending, centered; Tonicity: tonifying; Qi/Blood/Fluid: qi…

  • 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…

  • Boerhaavia diffusa

    Botanical Overview Boerhaavia diffusa (family Nyctaginaceae) is a widespread perennial herb known commonly as Red Spiderling, Punarnava, and Hogweed. It is native to Asia, Africa, and Australia. The root, leaves, and whole plant are traditionally used for their medicinal properties. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with bitter, astringent, and sweet…

  • Wolfiporia cocos

    Botanical Overview Latin name: Wolfiporia cocosFamily: PolyporaceaeParts used: SclerotiumCommon names: Poria, Fu Ling, Tuckahoe Energetics Temperature: neutralMoisture: dryingTastes: bland, sweetDirectionality: descendingTonicity: tonifyingQi/Blood/Fluid: qi, fluid Primary Actions Diuretic Sedative Spleen tonic Anti-inflammatory Immunomodulator Indications Western Edema Water retention Urinary difficulty Digestive weakness Anxiety Insomnia Syndromes Fluid accumulation Spleen qi deficiency Dampness TCM Spleen qi deficiency Dampness…

  • Urtica dioica

    Botanical Overview Urtica dioica, commonly known as stinging nettle or common nettle, belongs to the Urticaceae family. It is widespread across Europe, North America, Asia, and Northern Africa. The primary parts used medicinally include the leaf, root, and seed. Historically valued for its versatility, nettle has a long tradition of use in Western herbalism. Energetics…

  • Urtica dioica (semen)

    Botanical Overview Urtica dioica (semen), commonly referred to as nettle seed, belongs to the family Urticaceae. The seed is the primary part used medicinally. It is native across Europe, Asia, and North America where it grows commonly in temperate zones. Energetics Urtica dioica seed is considered to have a cooling temperature and moistening quality. Its…

  • Collinsonia canadensis

    Botanical Overview Collinsonia canadensis, commonly known as Stone root, Richweed, or Canada horse balm, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. This perennial herb is native to Eastern North America. The primary part used medicinally is the root, valued for its tonic and astringent properties. Energetics Stone root is considered energetically neutral in temperature and drying in…

  • Akebia quinata

    Botanical Overview Akebia quinata, commonly known as chocolate vine or five-leaf akebia, belongs to the family Lardizabalaceae. Native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, it is valued in traditional herbal medicine. The primarily used parts include the stems, fruit, and leaves. Energetics Akebia quinata is considered to have a neutral temperature and moisture…

  • Polyporus umbellatus

    Botanical Overview Polyporus umbellatus is a medicinal fungus belonging to the Polyporaceae family. It is commonly known as Umbrella Polypore. The part used medicinally is primarily the sclerotium, a dense fungal mass. This species grows in temperate regions including East Asia, Europe, and North America. Energetics The energetics of Polyporus umbellatus are generally neutral in…