respiratory congestion – Page 2 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Sida cordifolia

Botanical Overview Sida cordifolia is a flowering plant in the Malvaceae family, commonly known as Bala, Country Mallow, or Flannel Weed. Its native regions include India, tropical Asia, South America, and Africa. The root, leaves, and whole plant are used medicinally. Energetics The plant exhibits a warming temperature and drying moisture quality with bitter, pungent,…
Allium sativum

Botanical Overview Allium sativum (family Amaryllidaceae) is commonly known as Garlic or Common garlic. The medicinal part primarily used is the bulb, valued for its rich sulfur-containing compounds. Native to Central Asia and widely cultivated in the Mediterranean, garlic has been a staple both as food and as medicine for millennia. Energetics Garlic is considered…
Grindelia camporum

Botanical Overview Grindelia camporum, commonly known as Great Valley gumweed or Gumweed, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Western North America, especially California. The medicinal parts used are primarily the flower heads and leaves. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in nature, with bitter, acrid, and pungent tastes. Its energetic…
Platycodon grandiflorus

Botanical Overview Platycodon grandiflorus, commonly known as Balloon flower or Chinese bellflower, belongs to the Campanulaceae family. Its root is the primary part used medicinally. This plant is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan, and has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics Platycodon grandiflorus root is characterized by…
Pimpinella anisum

Botanical Overview Pimpinella anisum, commonly known as Anise, is a member of the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Southwest Asia, and parts of North Africa and Southern Europe. The primary medicinal part used is the seed (often called aniseed). Common names include Anise and Sweet Anise. Energetics Anise is considered warming…
Piper nigrum

Botanical Overview Piper nigrum, commonly known as black pepper or pepper, is a member of the Piperaceae family. Its fruit and seed are primarily used medicinally and culinarily. Native to South and Southeast Asia, especially India, black pepper is one of the most widely used spices worldwide. Common names include Black pepper and Pepper. Energetics…
Elettaria cardamomum

Botanical Overview Elettaria cardamomum is a member of the Zingiberaceae family, commonly known as cardamom, green cardamom, or true cardamom. The plant is native to South and Southeast Asia and parts of East Africa. The medicinally used parts are mainly the seeds, fruit, and pods. Energetics Cardamom is warming in temperature with drying moisture qualities.…
Artemisia princeps

Botanical Overview Artemisia princeps, commonly known as Japanese mugwort or Yomogi, belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is native to East Asia including Japan, Korea, and China. The leaf and herb parts of the plant are primarily used in herbal medicine. Energetics The herb is characterized as warming and drying, with bitter and acrid tastes.…
Marrubium vulgare

Botanical Overview Marrubium vulgare (White horehound) is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family. Commonly used parts include the leaf and aerial parts. The plant is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia and has been introduced to North America. Common names: White horehound, Horehound. Energetics Temperature: Cooling Moisture: Drying Tastes: Bitter Tonicity: Relaxing…
Clinopodium douglasii

Botanical Overview Clinopodium douglasii, commonly known as Yerba Buena, Douglas’ Clinopodium, or Mountain Mint, is a herbaceous member of the Lamiaceae family native to Western North America, especially the Pacific Northwest and California. The plant’s aromatic leaves, stems, and flowers are traditionally harvested for medicinal use. Energetics Yerba Buena is considered to have a cooling…

Syndromes: respiratory congestion