Europe – Page 14 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Filipendula vulgaris

Botanical Overview Filipendula vulgaris, commonly known as Dropwort or Queen of the Meadow, is a member of the Rosaceae family. Native to Europe and parts of Western and Temperate Asia, this herbaceous perennial features fragrant flowers and has traditionally used various parts including the root, flower, and leaf for medicinal purposes. Energetics Filipendula vulgaris is…
Stachys sylvatica

Botanical Overview Stachys sylvatica, commonly known as Hedge woundwort, Hedge nettle, or Wood betony, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northwest Africa, this perennial herb’s aerial parts are principally used in traditional herbal practice. Energetics It exhibits a neutral temperature with drying moisture qualities. Its taste profile is primarily bitter…
Betula pendula

Botanical Overview Betula pendula, commonly known as Silver birch, European white birch, or Weeping birch, belongs to the Betulaceae family. Native to Europe, northern Asia, and parts of Siberia, this deciduous tree provides medicinal leaves, bark, sap, and twigs traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics Betula pendula is considered to have a cooling temperature with…
Plantago lanceolata

Botanical Overview Plantago lanceolata L., commonly known as English plantain, ribwort plantain, or narrowleaf plantain, belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia and now widespread in North America as an introduced species. The plant’s leaves and seeds are primarily used medicinally. Common names include English plantain, ribgrass, ribwort plantain, and…
Elymus repens (rhizoma)

Botanical Overview Elymus repens (rhizoma), commonly known as Couch grass or Quackgrass, belongs to the Poaceae family. The medicinal part used is the rhizome, primarily harvested for its traditional uses. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Energetics This plant is characterized by a cooling temperature and moistening moisture quality. Its taste is…
Brassica juncea

Botanical Overview Brassica juncea (family Brassicaceae), commonly known as Brown Mustard, Indian Mustard, and Chinese Mustard, is primarily valued for its seeds. Native to Asia but cultivated widely in Europe and North America, the seeds are the main medicinal part used traditionally. Energetics Brassica juncea seeds are considered warming and drying in nature, with pungent…
Polyporus umbellatus

Botanical Overview Polyporus umbellatus is a medicinal fungus belonging to the Polyporaceae family. It is commonly known as Umbrella Polypore. The part used medicinally is primarily the sclerotium, a dense fungal mass. This species grows in temperate regions including East Asia, Europe, and North America. Energetics The energetics of Polyporus umbellatus are generally neutral in…
Myrtus communis

Botanical Overview Myrtus communis, commonly known as common myrtle, is a Mediterranean native shrub belonging to the family Myrtaceae. The medicinal parts used primarily include the leaves, berries, and flowers. It has a long history of use in traditional Western herbal medicine. Energetics The plant possesses a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste…
Chondrus crispus

Botanical Overview Chondrus crispus, commonly known as Irish Moss, Carrageen Moss, or Sea Moss, is a red seaweed belonging to the family Gigartinaceae. It is typically found along the North Atlantic coasts, particularly in Europe and North America. The whole thallus of the plant is used medicinally. Energetics Chondrus crispus is characterized by a cooling…
Stachys officinalis

Botanical Overview Stachys officinalis (syn. Betonica officinalis), commonly known as Betony, Wood Betony, or Bishop’s Wort, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is indigenous to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The medicinal parts used include the aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops, traditionally harvested during flowering. Energetics Betony is considered cooling and…

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