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Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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  • Rhaponticum carthamoides

    Botanical Overview Rhaponticum carthamoides, commonly known as Leuzea or Maral Root, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Siberia, Central Asia, and Russia. The root is the part typically used for medicinal purposes, valued for its stimulating and adaptogenic properties. Energetics This herb is traditionally regarded as warming with a bitter taste. Its…

  • Corydalis yanhusuo

    Botanical Overview Corydalis yanhusuo (family Papaveraceae), commonly known as Yanhusuo or Yuan Hu Suo, is a plant native to East Asia, primarily China. The medicinal part used is the rhizome, prized in traditional Chinese herbal medicine for its analgesic and blood-moving properties. Energetics This herb is considered warming in temperature with neutral moisture. It tastes…

  • Panax notoginseng

    Botanical Overview Panax notoginseng, commonly known as Notoginseng, Sanqi, or Tianqi, is a member of the Araliaceae family. Native to China and parts of Southeast Asia, the medicinally active parts are primarily the root and root tuber. It is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and increasingly recognized in Western phytotherapy. Energetics The root is…

  • Dioscorea villosa

    Botanical Overview Dioscorea villosa, commonly known as Wild yam, is a member of the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to Eastern North America. The parts used medicinally include the rhizome and root. Wild yam is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine for its spasmolytic and anti-inflammatory properties. Energetics It possesses a neutral temperature and moisture…

  • Coleus forskohlii

    Botanical Overview Coleus forskohlii (syn. Plectranthus barbatus) belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Common names include Coleus, Indian coleus, and Makandi. The medicinally used part is primarily the root. Native to India and Southeast Asia, this plant has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Energetics The root of Coleus forskohlii is considered neutral…

  • Ammi visnaga

    Botanical Overview Ammi visnaga, commonly known as Bishop’s weed, Khella, or Visnaga, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The primary medicinal parts used are the fruit and seeds. It is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and West Asia. Energetics Ammi visnaga has a cooling temperature and neutral moisture energetics. It has bitter and sharp…

  • Ptychopetalum olacoides

    Botanical Overview Ptychopetalum olacoides, commonly known as Muira puama or Muirapuama, is a small tree native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and Peru, belonging to the Olacaceae family. The root and stem are primarily used medicinally. It is traditionally valued for its neurological and reproductive health benefits. Energetics This herb is considered neutral in…

  • Griffonia simplicifolia

    Botanical Overview Griffonia simplicifolia belongs to the Fabaceae family and is native to West and Central Africa. Commonly known as African black bean or Griffonia, its seeds are the primary part used medicinally. The seeds are valued for their high content of 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), a precursor to serotonin. Energetics It is considered energetically neutral in…

  • Mucuna pruriens

    Botanical Overview Mucuna pruriens, commonly known as Velvet bean or Cowhage, belongs to the Fabaceae family. It grows mainly in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds and leaves. Known for its rich content of L-DOPA, this plant is highly valued in traditional and…

  • Epimedium grandiflorum

    Botanical Overview Epimedium grandiflorum belongs to the family Berberidaceae and is commonly known as Horny Goat Weed, Barrenwort, or simply Epimedium. It is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. The aerial parts, particularly the leaves, are utilized medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered warming with a neutral moisture quality. Its taste is…