China – Page 6 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Drynaria fortunei

Botanical Overview Drynaria fortunei (family Polypodiaceae) is a traditional medicinal fern native to China, Taiwan, Japan, and parts of Southeast Asia. Commonly known as Fortune’s drynaria or Gu-sui-bu in Chinese medicine, the rhizome with rootlets is the part used medicinally. It is primarily employed for its effects on bone health and musculoskeletal system. Energetics This…
Clematis chinensis

Botanical Overview Clematis chinensis is a species in the Ranunculaceae family, commonly known as Chinese clematis or Wei Ling Xian. It is native to eastern Asia, particularly China. The roots and stems are the primary parts used medicinally. Energetics This herb is characterized by a warming temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste is acrid…
Notopterygium incisum

Botanical Overview Notopterygium incisum, belonging to the Apiaceae family, is commonly known as Qiang Huo or Notopterygium root. The medicinally used part is the root, harvested primarily from regions including China, Tibet, Sichuan, and the Himalayas. It is recognized for its distinctive serrate leaves. Energetics The root exhibits warming and drying properties, with tastes described…
Tetradium ruticarpum

Botanical Overview Tetradium ruticarpum, also known as Euodia or Wu Zhu Yu, belongs to the Rutaceae family. Its ripe fruit is the commonly used medicinal part. The plant is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan, and is widely utilized in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in…
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…
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…
Gentiana scabra

Botanical Overview Gentiana scabra, commonly known as Rough Gentian or Japanese Gentian, belongs to the family Gentianaceae. The medicinal part used is primarily the root, which has been traditionally utilized in East Asia, including regions such as Japan, China, and Korea. Energetics This herb is characterized by a cooling temperature and a drying moisture quality.…
Forsythia suspensa (fructus)

Botanical Overview Forsythia suspensa (fructus) belongs to the Oleaceae family. The medicinal part used is the dried fruit, commonly known as Weeping Forsythia Fruit or Lian Qiao in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is native to East Asia, particularly China and Korea. Energetics This fruit has a cooling temperature quality coupled with a drying moisture attribute.…

Regions: China