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Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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Regions: West Africa

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  • Vitellaria paradoxa

    Botanical Overview Vitellaria paradoxa, commonly known as the Shea Tree or Shea Butter Tree, belongs to the Sapotaceae family. It is native to West and Central Africa, particularly in the Sahel region. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds and kernels, from which the well-known shea butter is extracted. Energetics This plant is considered…

  • Irvingia gabonensis

    Botanical Overview Irvingia gabonensis, commonly known as African mango or bush mango, belongs to the family Irvingiaceae. It is native to West and Central Africa. The parts used include the seed, fruit pulp, and leaves. Energetics Irvingia gabonensis is considered energetically neutral in temperature and moisture, possessing bittersweet and fatty tastes. It is generally tonifying…

  • Picralima nitida

    Botanical Overview Picralima nitida is a medicinal plant of the Apocynaceae family native to West Africa. Commonly known as Akuamma or Niger seed tree, this species is traditionally utilized for its seeds, bark, and roots in herbal medicine. Energetics The plant exhibits neutral temperature and drying moisture energetics, with a predominantly bitter taste. Other traditional…

  • Senna alata

    Botanical Overview Senna alata, belonging to the Fabaceae family, is a tropical plant commonly known as candle bush, ringworm bush, or empress candle plant. The primary parts used medicinally include the leaves, flowers, and seeds. It is native to tropical America but is widely naturalized in West Africa and Southeast Asia. Latin name: Senna alata…

  • Alstonia boonei

    Botanical Overview Alstonia boonei, belonging to the Apocynaceae family, is a tropical African tree commonly known as Pattern wood, Cheesewood, or God’s tree. The bark, root, and leaves are traditionally used for medicinal purposes across West and Central Africa. Common names: Cheesewood, God’s tree, Pattern wood. Parts Used: Bark, Root, Leaves. Energetics Temperature: coolingMoisture: dryingTastes:…

  • Mondia whitei

    Botanical Overview Mondia whitei, commonly known as Mondia, White’s ginger, or Mondia root, is a member of the Apocynaceae family. It is native to various regions of Africa including East, Central, and West Africa. The root is the primary part used medicinally. Energetics This plant is considered warming with neutral moisture. It has bitter and…

  • Aframomum melegueta

    Botanical Overview Aframomum melegueta belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and is commonly known as Grains of Paradise, Melegueta pepper, Guinea pepper, and Alligator pepper. It is native to West Africa, where its seeds are harvested and used medicinally and as a spice. Energetics This plant is considered warming and drying with a pungent and bitter…

  • Peperomia pellucida

    Botanical Overview Peperomia pellucida is a small, succulent herbaceous plant of the Piperaceae family, commonly known as Clearweed, Shiny bush, or Pepper elder. It grows widely in tropical regions of America, Southeast Asia, and West Africa. The whole plant, especially the leaves, is traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and…

  • Bixa orellana

    Botanical Overview Bixa orellana, commonly known as Achiote, Annatto, Rouge seed, or Urucum, is a tropical plant belonging to the family Bixaceae. Native to Central and South America and the Caribbean, it is widely cultivated across tropical Asia and West Africa. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds, leaves, and roots. The seeds are…

  • Xylopia aethiopica

    Botanical Overview Xylopia aethiopica is a member of the Annonaceae family, commonly known as Ethiopian pepper, Negro pepper, or Guinea pepper. It is native to West and Central Tropical Africa. The primary medicinal parts used are the fruit, seeds, and bark. Energetics This plant exhibits warming temperature and drying moisture energetics. The taste profile includes…