gastrointestinal spasms – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Cissampelos pareira

Botanical Overview Cissampelos pareira is a member of the Menispermaceae family, commonly known as Abuta, Velvetleaf, Fishwort, and Jatropha-leaved Abuta. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, South America, and Africa. The whole plant including leaves, stems, and roots are used medicinally. Energetics This herb has a cooling temperature and moistening quality. Its taste…
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…
Bupleurum chinense

Botanical Overview Bupleurum chinense, commonly known as Chinese Thoroughwax or Chai Hu, is a medicinal plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. Native to China and East Asia, the root of Bupleurum chinense is harvested for its medicinal properties. It is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine as a key herb in formulas to treat various…
Achillea millefolium

Botanical Overview Achillea millefolium, commonly known as Yarrow or Common yarrow, belongs to the family Asteraceae. The plant is native to Eurasia and North America and traditionally uses its aerial parts, including flower heads and leaves, in herbal medicine. Recognized for its fern-like foliage and clusters of small white to pink flowers, it has a…
Alpinia officinarum

Botanical Overview Alpinia officinarum, commonly known as Lesser Galangal or simply Galangal, belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. The medicinal part used is primarily the rhizome. Native to Southeast Asia, including China and India, it has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems. Energetics The plant exhibits a warming and drying nature with pungent…
Carum carvi

Botanical Overview Carum carvi, commonly known as Caraway, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The parts used medicinally are primarily the fruit (commonly called seeds). It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa and is cultivated widely for both culinary and medicinal use. Energetics The fruit is considered warming and drying with bitter, pungent,…
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…
Achillea ptarmica

Botanical Overview Achillea ptarmica, commonly known as Sneezewort, European sneezewort, or Sneezeweed, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Europe and Western Asia. The aerial parts, especially the flowering tops and leaves, are the parts traditionally used in herbal preparations. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in nature.…
Artemisia dracunculus

Botanical Overview Artemisia dracunculus, commonly known as Tarragon or Estragon, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and aerial parts. Native to Eurasia and introduced to North America, tarragon is widely recognized for its aromatic and culinary uses as well as traditional herbal applications. Energetics This herb…
Artemisia herba-alba

Botanical Overview Latin name: Artemisia herba-albaFamily: AsteraceaeParts used: Aerial parts (leaves and stems)Common names: Desert Wormwood, White Wormwood Energetics Artemisia herba-alba is considered warming and drying in nature, with bitter and pungent tastes. It has ascending and descending directionality and a relaxing tonicity affecting the qi level in the body. Primary Actions Antimicrobial Antispasmodic Digestive…

Syndromes: gastrointestinal spasms