Japan – Page 4 – Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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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…
Dioscorea polystachya

Botanical Overview Dioscorea polystachya, commonly called Chinese yam or Huai Shan, belongs to the Dioscoreaceae family. Native to East Asia including China, Korea, and Japan, this species is prized for its edible tuber and rhizomes, which are used medicinally. The plant is cultivated for its nutritive and therapeutic rhizomes. Energetics This herb is characterized 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…
Salvia miltiorrhiza

Botanical Overview Salvia miltiorrhiza, commonly known as Danshen, red sage, or Chinese sage, belongs to the family Lamiaceae. The medicinally used part is the root. Native primarily to East Asian regions including China, Korea, and Japan, this plant has been traditionally employed in herbal medicine systems. Energetics This herb exhibits cooling and drying energetics with…
Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Botanical Overview Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a climbing herbaceous vine belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Commonly known as Jiaogulan or Southern Ginseng, it is native to East and Southeast Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. The aerial parts, especially the leaves, are used medicinally and traditionally brewed into infusions. Energetics This plant has a cooling…
Epimedium grandiflorum

Botanical Overview Epimedium grandiflorum belongs to the family Berberidaceae and is commonly known as Horny Goat Weed, Barrenwort, or simply Epimedium. It is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. The aerial parts, particularly the leaves, are utilized medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered warming with a neutral moisture quality. Its taste is…
Lonicera japonica (flos)

Botanical Overview Lonicera japonica (flos), commonly known as Japanese Honeysuckle flower, belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family. The medicinal part primarily used is the dried flower. It is native to East Asia including China, Japan, and Korea. The plant is well-regarded in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western herbal medicine. Energetics Lonicera japonica flowers are considered…
Magnolia officinalis

Botanical Overview Magnolia officinalis belongs to the Magnoliaceae family and is commonly known as Magnolia bark or Houpu Magnolia bark. The medicinal part used is primarily the dried bark. This tree species is native to East Asia, particularly China and Japan. Energetics In traditional energetic terms, Magnolia officinalis is warming and drying, with bitter and…

Regions: Japan