moistening – Page 14 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Dipsacus asper

Botanical Overview Dipsacus asper, commonly known as Wild Teasel or Rough Teasel and referred to as Xuduan in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a perennial plant of the Caprifoliaceae family indigenous to East Asia including China, Japan, and Korea. The primary medicinal part used is the root. Energetics The root is considered cooling in temperature…
Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa (Semen)

Botanical Overview Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa (Semen) belongs to the family Rhamnaceae. The medicinally used part is the seed, commonly known as Suan Zao Ren, Sour Jujube Seed, or Spiny Jujube Seed. Native to East Asia, particularly China and Korea, this herb has been predominantly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Energetics The seed is considered…
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…
Alisma orientale

Botanical Overview Alisma orientale (family Alismataceae), commonly known as Oriental water plantain or water plantain, is native to East Asia, particularly China, Japan, and Korea. The rhizome and root are the parts traditionally used medicinally. Energetics This herb is characterized as cooling and moistening in nature, with sweet and bland tastes. Its action is descending,…
Plantago asiatica (semen)

Botanical Overview Plantago asiatica (semen) is the seed of the Plantago asiatica plant, belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Commonly known as Asian plantain seed or Plantago seed, it is native to East Asia including China, Japan, and Korea. The seed is primarily used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening, with a sweet…
Pueraria lobata (radix)

Botanical Overview Pueraria lobata (Fabaceae), commonly known as Kudzu root or Ge Gen, is a climbing vine native to East Asia. The medicinal part is the root (radix), widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and increasingly studied in Western herbal practice. Energetics Kudzu root exhibits a cooling and moistening energetic profile, with a sweet and…
Ziziphus spina-christi

Botanical Overview Ziziphus spina-christi (Rhamnaceae) is commonly known as Christ’s Thorn Jujube, Nabq, Jerusalem Thorn, and Sidr. The plant is native to North Africa, the Middle East, the Horn of Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. Commonly used parts include the bark, fruit, leaf, and root. Energetics Ziziphus spina-christi is characterized by cooling temperature and moistening…
Phormium tenax

Botanical Overview Phormium tenax, commonly known as New Zealand flax or flax lily, belongs to the family Asphodelaceae. This plant is native to New Zealand and Australia and is well-known for its long, fibrous leaves traditionally used for weaving. In herbal medicine, the leaves are the primary part used. Energetics Phormium tenax is considered to…
Phyllanthus amarus

Botanical Overview Phyllanthus amarus of the family Phyllanthaceae is a small tropical herb commonly known as Bhui Amalaki, Carry me seed, or Stonebreaker. It is widely found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. The whole plant is used medicinally in traditional systems. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening…
Cecropia peltata

Botanical Overview Cecropia peltata belongs to the family Urticaceae and is commonly known as Ambulillo, Trumpet Tree, or Yagrumo hembra. This fast-growing tropical tree is native to Central and South America as well as the Caribbean. The leaf and stem bark are primarily used in traditional medicine. Energetics This plant has cooling temperature and moistening…

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