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Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Regions: Amazon Basin

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  • Banisteriopsis caapi

    Botanical Overview Banisteriopsis caapi, commonly known as Ayahuasca vine, Caapi, or Yagé, is a member of the Malpighiaceae family native to the Amazon Basin of South America. The stem or vine of this plant is traditionally used in preparing the psychoactive decoction known as ayahuasca. This plant is primarily associated with nervous system actions due…

  • Paullinia cupana

    Botanical Overview Paullinia cupana, commonly known as Guarana, belongs to the Sapindaceae family. Native to the Amazon basin and northern South America, especially Brazil, the medicinally used part is the seed. Guarana seeds are known for their stimulant properties due to their high caffeine content. Energetics Guarana is considered warming and drying in nature. It…

  • Tynanthus panurensis

    Botanical Overview Tynanthus panurensis is a climbing vine in the family Bignoniaceae, native to the Amazon Basin and other South American tropical regions. Known commonly as Breu branco or Chico branco, it is traditionally used for its aromatic and medicinal properties. The stem and leaves are the primary parts utilized in herbal preparations. Energetics The…

  • Maytenus krukovii

    Botanical Overview Maytenus krukovii, commonly known as Chuchuhuasi or Chuchuassi, is a member of the Celastraceae family native to the Amazon Basin in South America. The medicinal parts used are primarily the bark and root, traditionally employed in Amazonian herbal medicine for their therapeutic effects. Energetics This species is considered warming and drying in energetic…

  • Euterpe oleracea

    Botanical Overview Euterpe oleracea, commonly known as açaí, açaí palm, or açaí berry, is a member of the Arecaceae family. It is native to the Amazon Basin and northern regions of South America, particularly Brazil’s Pará state. The medicinally used parts include the fruit, berry, and seed, which are popularly consumed as food and supplements.…

  • Croton lechleri

    Botanical Overview Croton lechleri is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family, commonly known as Dragon’s blood, Sangre de drago, or Sangre de grado. This tropical tree is native to the Amazon Basin in South America, especially Peru and Ecuador. The medicinal part primarily used is the red latex sap extracted from the bark. Energetics The…