Europe – Page 13 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Berberis vulgaris

Botanical Overview Berberis vulgaris, commonly known as barberry or European barberry, belongs to the Berberidaceae family. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to North America. The parts used medicinally include the root, root bark, stem bark, fruit, and leaf. Energetics Berberis vulgaris is characterized by a cooling…
Symphytum × uplandicum

Botanical Overview Symphytum × uplandicum, commonly known as Russian comfrey or houndstongue comfrey, is a hybrid species in the Boraginaceae family. Primarily, its roots and leaves are used medicinally. This hardy plant is native to Europe and has been introduced to North America. It is valued traditionally for its wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties. Energetics…
Achillea ptarmica

Botanical Overview Achillea ptarmica, commonly known as Sneezewort, European sneezewort, or Sneezeweed, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Europe and Western Asia. The aerial parts, especially the flowering tops and leaves, are the parts traditionally used in herbal preparations. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in nature.…
Matricaria discoidea

Botanical Overview Matricaria discoidea, known commonly as Pineapple weed or Wild chamomile, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is found across North America, Asia, and Europe. The parts used medicinally typically include the flower heads and whole aerial parts of the plant. Energetics This herb has a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality.…
Betonica officinalis

Botanical Overview Betonica officinalis, commonly known as Betony, Holy Betony, or Wood Betony, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe, temperate regions of Asia, and the Mediterranean. The parts used medicinally include the aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops. Energetics Betony is considered cooling in temperature and drying in moisture. Its taste…
Inula britannica

Botanical Overview Inula britannica, also known as British Yellowhead or Meadow Fleabane, belongs to the family Asteraceae. This herbaceous plant is native to Europe and temperate regions of Asia, including China and Japan. The parts most commonly used medicinally are the flowers, roots, and aerial herbs. Energetics Inula britannica is traditionally considered warming and drying,…
Pulsatilla vulgaris

Botanical Overview Pulsatilla vulgaris, commonly known as Pasque flower or European pasqueflower, belongs to the family Ranunculaceae. The plant is native to Europe and parts of Western Asia. Traditionally, the root, flower, and herb parts are used medicinally. Energetics Temperature: cooling Moisture: drying Tastes: bitter, astringent Tonicity: relaxing Qi/Blood/Fluid: qi Primary Actions Anodyne Antispasmodic Diaphoretic…
Crataegus laevigata

Botanical Overview Crataegus laevigata, commonly known as Midland hawthorn, Woodland hawthorn, or English hawthorn, belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The medicinally used parts of the plant include the leaf, flower, and berry (fruit). Energetics This herb is considered neutral in temperature and moisture. Its taste…
Sambucus ebulus

Botanical Overview Sambucus ebulus (family Adoxaceae), commonly known as Danewort, Dwarf Elder, and European Dwarf Elder, is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The plant’s rhizome, fruit, stem, and leaf are used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in energetic quality, with a bitter and sweet taste. It has a…
Allium ursinum

Botanical Overview Allium ursinum, commonly known as Bear’s garlic, Ramsons, or Wild garlic, belongs to the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and parts of North Africa. The parts used medicinally include the leaves, bulbs, and flowers. Energetics The plant is considered to have a cooling and moistening energetic profile with a…

Regions: Europe