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Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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  • Eclipta prostrata

    Botanical Overview Eclipta prostrata, commonly known as False Daisy or Bhringraj, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a widely distributed herb found in Asia, Australia, and South America. The whole herb and leaves are primarily used medicinally. Energetics The plant is considered cooling and moistening with bitter, astringent, and sweet tastes. It has a…

  • Erythroxylum coca

    Botanical Overview Erythroxylum coca is a perennial shrub of the family Erythroxylaceae, native to the Andean regions of South America. The primary part used medicinally is the leaf, commonly known as coca leaf. Traditional use involves chewing the dried leaves or preparing infusions. Common names include Coca and Coca leaf. Energetics The plant energetically is…

  • Cordyceps sinensis

    Botanical Overview Cordyceps sinensis, commonly known as Caterpillar fungus or Dong Chong Xia Cao, belongs to the family Ophiocordycipitaceae. It grows primarily on the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayas, including regions in China, Bhutan, and Nepal. The part used medicinally is the fruiting body which is a parasitic fungus. Energetics This fungus is considered warming in…

  • Poria cocos

    Botanical Overview Poria cocos (family Polyporaceae) is a sclerotium-producing fungus widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and East Asian herbal traditions. Common names include Fu Ling, Indian Bread, and Tuckahoe. The medicinal part is the sclerotium, a hardened mycelium mass. Energetics Temperature: neutral; Moisture: drying; Tastes: bland, sweet; Directionality: descending, centered; Tonicity: tonifying; Qi/Blood/Fluid: qi…

  • Sutherlandia frutescens

    Botanical Overview Sutherlandia frutescens, belonging to the family Fabaceae, is a woody shrub native to Southern Africa. Commonly known as Cancer bush, Balloon pea, and Kankerbossie, it is traditionally used for its medicinal properties. The primary parts used are the leaves and whole plant. Energetics The plant is considered to have a neutral temperature and…

  • 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…

  • Rosa canina

    Botanical Overview Rosa canina, commonly known as Dog Rose or Wild Rose, is a species in the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. The plant parts used medicinally include the fruit (rose hips), flowers, roots, and leaves. Rose hips are especially valued for their rich vitamin C content and…

  • Gossypium herbaceum

    Botanical Overview Gossypium herbaceum, commonly known as Levant cotton or cotton plant, belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is native to Africa, Asia, and the Mediterranean regions. The parts used medicinally include seeds, leaves, and roots. Energetics This plant is considered neutral in temperature and moistening in nature. Its taste profile includes astringent, bitter, and…

  • Vanilla planifolia

    Botanical Overview Vanilla planifolia is a member of the Orchidaceae family, commonly known as vanilla, flat-leaved vanilla, or vanilla orchid. The plant is native to Central America and Mexico and widely cultivated in Madagascar and other tropical regions. The medicinal part used is the bean pods, which are primarily known for their aromatic and culinary…

  • Fallopia multiflora

    Botanical Overview Fallopia multiflora, commonly known as Fo-ti, He Shou Wu, or Chinese knotweed, is a member of the Polygonaceae family. The primary medicinal part used is the root, harvested mainly in East Asia, particularly China. Energetics This herb is considered warming and moistening in nature. Its taste profile includes bitter, sweet, and acrid flavors.…