East Asia – Page 6 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Artemisia capillaris

Botanical Overview Artemisia capillaris, commonly known as Capillaris Wormwood or Yin Chen Hao, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. The whole plant or herb is used medicinally. Energetics This herb is traditionally considered cooling and drying with a bitter taste and descending directionality.…
Sophora flavescens

Botanical Overview Latin Name: Sophora flavescens (Family: Fabaceae) Common Names: Ku Shen, Shrubby Sophora Root, Lightyellow Sophora Root, Sophora root Parts Used: Root Energetics It is traditionally regarded as cooling with drying moisture. Its taste profile includes bitter and pungent flavors, and it is considered to have a relaxing tonicity affecting primarily the qi. Primary…
Lycium barbarum (fructus)

Botanical Overview Lycium barbarum (fructus), commonly known as Goji berry or Wolfberry, is a member of the Solanaceae family. The medicinally used part is the dried fruit, renowned both in traditional Chinese medicine and increasingly in Western herbal practice. Native to China and East Asia, it has also been introduced and naturalized in parts of…
Scutellaria barbata

Botanical Overview Scutellaria barbata, commonly known as Barbed Skullcap or Ban Zhi Lian, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to East Asia including China and Taiwan. The medicinal parts primarily include the whole plant or aerial parts, commonly utilized in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics The herb has a cooling temperature and…
Agaricus subrufescens

Botanical Overview Agaricus subrufescens, commonly known as Almond mushroom, Agaricus blazei, Himematsutake, or Royal sun agaricus, belongs to the family Agaricaceae. The medicinal part used is primarily the fruiting body of the mushroom. Native to Brazil and also found in East Asia, it is cultivated for its health-promoting properties. Energetics This mushroom is considered to…
Chrysanthemum morifolium

Botanical Overview Chrysanthemum morifolium belongs to the Asteraceae family and is commonly known as Chrysanthemum, Florist’s chrysanthemum, Hardy garden mum, Chrysanthemum flower, or Ju Hua in Chinese medicine. The medicinal part used is predominantly the flower. Native to East Asia, it is widely cultivated and utilized in China, Japan, and Korea for its therapeutic properties.…
Coix lacryma-jobi

Botanical Overview Coix lacryma-jobi, commonly known as Adlay or Job’s tears, is a plant in the Poaceae family. The seed (semen) is used medicinally across East and Southeast Asia and parts of India. It is also called Chinese pearl barley or Coix seed. Energetics This seed is traditionally considered cooling and moistening in nature. It…
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…
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…

Regions: East Asia