Australia – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Albizia lebbeck

Botanical Overview Albizia lebbeck, belonging to the Fabaceae family, is a deciduous tree native to South and Southeast Asia, also found in Australia and parts of Africa. Common names include Lebbeck, Sirisa, Woman’s Tongue Tree, and Indian Albizia. Traditional medicine utilizes various parts of the plant including bark, leaves, flowers, seeds, and pods. Energetics The…
Eclipta prostrata

Botanical Overview Eclipta prostrata, commonly known as False Daisy or Bhringraj, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a widely distributed herb found in Asia, Australia, and South America. The whole herb and leaves are primarily used medicinally. Energetics The plant is considered cooling and moistening with bitter, astringent, and sweet tastes. It has a…
Plumbago zeylanica

Botanical Overview Plumbago zeylanica, commonly known as Ceylon leadwort, Chitrak, or White leadwort, belongs to the Plumbaginaceae family. This plant is native to India, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Australia. The medicinal parts primarily used are the root, leaf, and sometimes the whole plant. Energetics Plumbago zeylanica is considered warming and drying in temperature and moisture…
Euphorbia hirta

Botanical Overview Euphorbia hirta, belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family, is a widely distributed medicinal plant known by common names such as asthma-plant, milk weed, and gatherweed. The whole plant and leaves are primarily used in traditional medicine across tropical regions of Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying…
Scoparia dulcis

Botanical Overview Scoparia dulcis (Family: Plantaginaceae) is a tropical herb commonly known as Sweet broomweed, Licorice weed, or Sweet broom. It is native to Tropical Asia, South America, Africa, and Australia. The whole plant, including leaves and stems, is used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with bitter and sweet…
Boerhaavia diffusa

Botanical Overview Boerhaavia diffusa (family Nyctaginaceae) is a widespread perennial herb known commonly as Red Spiderling, Punarnava, and Hogweed. It is native to Asia, Africa, and Australia. The root, leaves, and whole plant are traditionally used for their medicinal properties. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with bitter, astringent, and sweet…
Boerhavia diffusa

Botanical Overview Boerhavia diffusa, commonly known as Punarnava or Red spiderling, is a member of the Nyctaginaceae family. Widely distributed across tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia, this plant’s root, leaf, and whole plant are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics It is characterized by a cooling temperature and moistening moisture nature, with bitter, astringent, and…
Tribulus terrestris

Botanical Overview Tribulus terrestris, commonly known as Puncture vine or Gokshura, is a flowering plant in the Zygophyllaceae family. It is native to Mediterranean regions but is now widespread across Asia, Africa, Australia, and beyond. The plant’s fruits, roots, and whole plant are traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics Tribulus terrestris is considered energetically neutral…
Bacopa monnieri

Botanical Overview Bacopa monnieri (family Plantaginaceae), commonly known as Brahmi, water hyssop, or herb of grace, is a creeping perennial aquatic plant valued for its nootropic and neuroprotective properties. The whole plant, including leaves and stems, is traditionally used in herbal medicine across India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Australia, and North America. Energetics Bacopa is…
Centella asiatica

Botanical Overview Centella asiatica (family Apiaceae) is a creeping perennial herb widely known as gotu kola or Indian pennywort. The medicinal parts commonly used are the leaves and roots. Native to Asia but also found in Africa and Australia, this plant has a long history of traditional use. Energetics Centella asiatica is considered cooling and…

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