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Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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  • Mitchella repens

    Botanical Overview Mitchella repens, commonly known as Partridgeberry, Two-eyed Berry, Checkerberry, or Squaw Vine, belongs to the Rubiaceae family. This plant is native to Eastern North America. The parts used medicinally are primarily the leaves, berries, and whole aerial parts. Energetics Mitchella repens is considered neutral in temperature and moistening in moisture quality. Its taste…

  • Prunella vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Prunella vulgaris, commonly known as Self-heal or Heal-all, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, the plant’s aerial parts including leaves and flowers are used medicinally. Energetics Prunella vulgaris has a cooling temperature and moistening moisture quality. Its taste profile includes bitter, astringent,…

  • Kalanchoe pinnata

    Botanical Overview Kalanchoe pinnata is a succulent plant species in the family Crassulaceae, commonly known as Cathedral Bells, Air Plant, Miracle Leaf, Plant of Life, and Goethe Plant. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar but widely naturalized across tropical regions including South and Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and Central America. The leaf and…

  • Boerhaavia diffusa

    Botanical Overview Boerhaavia diffusa (family Nyctaginaceae) is a widespread perennial herb known commonly as Red Spiderling, Punarnava, and Hogweed. It is native to Asia, Africa, and Australia. The root, leaves, and whole plant are traditionally used for their medicinal properties. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with bitter, astringent, and sweet…

  • 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:…

  • Adansonia digitata

    Botanical Overview Adansonia digitata, commonly known as Baobab, Monkey bread tree, or Upside-down tree, belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar and introduced in parts of Australia. Various parts are used medicinally including the bark, leaves, fruit pulp, and seeds. Energetics The plant exhibits cooling temperature and moistening properties…

  • Viburnum prunifolium

    Botanical Overview Viburnum prunifolium, commonly known as Black Haw, is a member of the Adoxaceae family. Native to Eastern North America, particularly in the Southeastern United States, Black Haw is primarily used medicinally for its bark. Energetics Black Haw has a neutral temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste profile includes bitter and astringent qualities.…

  • Vaccinium myrtillus

    Botanical Overview Vaccinium myrtillus, commonly known as Bilberry, European blueberry, or Whortleberry, is a deciduous shrub in the Ericaceae family. It grows primarily in Europe and Northern Asia. The medicinal parts most commonly used are the fruit and leaves. Energetics The plant exhibits cooling and moistening energetics with predominantly astringent, sweet, and sour tastes. It…

  • Polygonum cuspidatum

    Botanical Overview Polygonum cuspidatum, commonly known as Japanese knotweed, Hu Zhang in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mexican bamboo, Asian knotweed, or fleeceflower root, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Polygonaceae family. Native to East Asia, especially Japan, China, and Korea, it has been introduced to North America and Europe. The root and rhizome are the…

  • Hymenaea courbaril

    Botanical Overview Hymenaea courbaril, belonging to the Fabaceae family, is a South and Central American tree commonly known as Jatoba, Brazilian cherry, West Indian locust, and Stinking toe. The bark, resin, fruit, and wood are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics Its energetics are generally neutral in temperature with drying moisture properties. Tastes identified include bitter and…