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Artemis Herbal Remedies Database

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  • Crataeva nurvala

    Botanical Overview Crataeva nurvala, commonly known as Three-leaved caper or Varuna, belongs to the Capparaceae family. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Traditionally, the bark, root, and leaves of the plant are used medicinally. Energetics The plant is considered cooling in temperature and drying in moisture. It has bitter and astringent…

  • Rauvolfia serpentina

    Botanical Overview Rauvolfia serpentina, commonly known as Indian snakeroot, Chandrabhaga, and Sarpagandha, is a member of the Apocynaceae family. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. The root of the plant is primarily used in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying with a bitter taste. Its energetic directionality is descending,…

  • Cryptolepis sanguinolenta

    Botanical Overview Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, commonly known as Nibima or Ghana quinine, belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It is native to West and Tropical Africa. The root is the primary part used medicinally. Energetics This herb exhibits a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality with a bitter taste. It is generally relaxing in tonicity and influences…

  • Ammi visnaga

    Botanical Overview Ammi visnaga, commonly known as Bishop’s weed, Khella, or Visnaga, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The primary medicinal parts used are the fruit and seeds. It is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and West Asia. Energetics Ammi visnaga has a cooling temperature and neutral moisture energetics. It has bitter and sharp…

  • Senna alexandrina

    Botanical Overview Senna alexandrina, commonly known as Alexandrian senna or Indian senna, belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia. The medicinal parts used are primarily the leaves, leaflets, and pods (follicles) which contain the active laxative constituents. Energetics Senna is cooling and drying in nature with a bitter…

  • 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…

  • Oenothera biennis

    Botanical Overview Oenothera biennis, commonly known as Evening primrose, is a biennial flowering plant in the Onagraceae family. Native to North America but widely naturalized in Europe and Western Asia, its seeds, leaves, roots, and flowers are utilized medicinally. Common names include Evening primrose, German rampion, and Sundrop. Energetics This plant exhibits a cooling temperature…

  • Vaccinium macrocarpon

    Botanical Overview Vaccinium macrocarpon, commonly known as cranberry or American cranberry, belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is native to North America, especially the northeastern United States and Canada. The medicinal parts primarily include the fruit and leaves. Energetics This plant exhibits cooling temperature and moistening qualities. Its taste profile is acidic, astringent, bitter, and…

  • Hibiscus sabdariffa

    Botanical Overview Hibiscus sabdariffa, commonly known as Roselle or Sour tea, is a member of the Malvaceae family. It is cultivated widely across tropical Asia, Africa, and parts of the Caribbean. The primary parts used medicinally are the calyces, leaves, and seeds, notable for their vibrant color and tart flavor. Energetics This plant is classified…