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Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Regions: India

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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…

  • 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…

  • Santalum album

    Botanical Overview Santalum album, commonly known as Indian Sandalwood or Sandalwood, belongs to the Santalaceae family. It is native to India, Indonesia, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The heartwood and the essential oil extracted from it are the primary parts used medicinally. Energetics Sandalwood exhibits a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste is bitter…

  • Psidium guajava

    Botanical Overview Psidium guajava, commonly known as guava leaf, is a member of the Myrtaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and widely naturalized in Southeast Asia, India, and parts of Africa. Only the leaves (folia) are used medicinally, prized for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Common names include guava leaf…

  • Nardostachys jatamansi

    Botanical Overview Nardostachys jatamansi (Family: Caprifoliaceae), commonly known as Spikenard, Indian spikenard, or Jatamansi, is a perennial herb native to the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. The medicinal parts used are primarily the root and rhizome, which have historically been valued for their calming and restorative properties. Energetics Nardostachys jatamansi exhibits a…

  • Morinda citrifolia

    Botanical Overview Morinda citrifolia, commonly known as Noni, Indian mulberry, or Cheese fruit, belongs to the Rubiaceae family. This tropical plant is native to Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, the Caribbean, Australia, and India. The fruit, leaf, root, and bark of Morinda citrifolia are used medicinally. Energetics Morinda citrifolia is generally considered cooling 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…

  • Coleus forskohlii

    Botanical Overview Coleus forskohlii (syn. Plectranthus barbatus) belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Common names include Coleus, Indian coleus, and Makandi. The medicinally used part is primarily the root. Native to India and Southeast Asia, this plant has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Energetics The root of Coleus forskohlii is considered neutral…

  • Justicia adhatoda

    Botanical Overview Justicia adhatoda, commonly known as Malabar Nut, Adhatoda, or Vasaka, belongs to the family Acanthaceae. It is native to India and Southeast Asia. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and roots. Energetics This warming herb has a drying quality, with bitter and pungent tastes. Its energetic direction is descending, acting as…

  • Camellia sinensis

    Botanical Overview Camellia sinensis belongs to the family Theaceae and is the source of tea leaves used globally. The medicinal parts used are the young leaves. Common names include Tea plant, Green tea, Black tea, White tea, and Oolong tea. Native to Asia, it is widely cultivated in China, India, Japan, and Sri Lanka. Energetics…