China – Page 8 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Vitex negundo

Botanical Overview Vitex negundo, commonly known as Chinese chaste tree, five-leaved chaste tree, or Nirgundi, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to South and Southeast Asia including India and China. The plant parts traditionally used in herbal medicine are primarily the leaves, roots, and stems. Energetics This herb has a cooling temperature and…
Gastrodia elata

Botanical Overview Gastrodia elata is an orchid species from the Orchidaceae family, commonly known as Tian Ma or Gastrodia. The primary medicinal part used is the rhizome. Native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, this plant is highly regarded in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics Temperature: Neutral Moisture: Moistening Tastes: Sweet, Bland Directionality: Descending…
Lentinula edodes

Botanical Overview Lentinula edodes, commonly known as Shiitake mushroom, belongs to the Marasmiaceae family. It is native to East Asia including Japan, China, and Korea. The fruiting body is the part used medicinally and culinarily. Energetics Lentinula edodes is traditionally considered cooling in temperature and moistening in nature, with a characteristic umami taste. It is…
Hippophae rhamnoides

Botanical Overview Hippophae rhamnoides, commonly known as Sea buckthorn, Sand thorn, or Seaberry, belongs to the Elaeagnaceae family. This hardy shrub is native to Europe, Central and Northern Asia including China and Russia. The plant’s berries, leaves, seeds, and oil are utilized medicinally and nutritionally. Energetics Sea buckthorn is considered to have a cooling temperature…
Carthamus tinctorius

Botanical Overview Carthamus tinctorius, commonly known as Safflower, is a member of the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to the Mediterranean, Western Asia, India, and China, and has been introduced to North America. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds, flowers, and their extracted oil. It has a long history of use in…
Phellodendron amurense

Botanical Overview Phellodendron amurense, commonly known as Amur cork tree, belongs to the Rutaceae family. The primarily utilized part of the plant is its bark, traditionally harvested and used medicinally. Native to East Asia, particularly China, Korea, Japan, and the Russian Amur region, it is notable for its distinctive cork-like bark and historical medicinal use…
Polygonum multiflorum

Botanical Overview Polygonum multiflorum (family Polygonaceae) is a perennial twining vine native to East Asia, widely known by common names such as Chinese knotweed, Fo-ti, and He Shou Wu. The primarily used medicinal part is the root, traditionally employed in Chinese herbal medicine. Energetics Polygonum multiflorum is considered to have a neutral temperature and moistening…
Saussurea costus

Botanical Overview Saussurea costus, commonly known as Costus root, Kuth, or Kuth root, belongs to the Asteraceae family. The medicinally used part is primarily the root. Native to the Himalayan region including India, China, and Pakistan, this plant has a long history in traditional medicine systems. Energetics Saussurea costus is considered warming and drying, with…
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…

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