The efficacy and function of Artemisia striata

Artemisia argyi is a kind of Chinese herbal medicine. We can use Artemisia argyi to treat many diseases, and it also has good health-preserving effects. Therefore, we can use the different medicinal effects of Artemisia argyi to solve some small problems that bother us in life.

[Alias] Wild Artemisia annua, white flower Artemisia annua, centipede grass (Wenshan Chinese Herbal Medicine), horse fennel, flying centipede, a branch of Artemisia (Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan), Artemisia annua, thatched Artemisia annua, knife wound medicine, knife wound skin, thin willow, Artemisia bruises, four-random Artemisia (Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine), thousand-leaf Artemisia (Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Yunnan).

[Source] It is the whole herb of Achillea millefolium, a plant of the Asteraceae family . Harvested in summer and autumn.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 3 to 100 cm high. The stem has longitudinal grooves. The leaves are alternate, long linear, 3 to 12 cm long, 2 to 3 times pinnately lobed, with linear lobes, hairy or smooth, and semi-amplexicaul at the base. The inflorescence is capitulate, arranged in umbels and clustered at the ends of branches; the marginal ligulate flowers are female, white or light pink, and the central tubular flowers are bisexual, light yellow. Achenes flat, without pappus. Flowering period is summer.

[Habitat distribution] It mostly grows in alpine grass and shaded areas on hillsides. It is also cultivated.

[Chemical composition] The whole plant contains volatile oil, tannin and organic acid.

【Nature and flavor】 Pungent, cold, toxic,

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation, dispel wind, reduce swelling and relieve pain. Treat injuries from falls, rheumatic pain, stomachache, toothache, abdominal pain due to amenorrhea, acute mastitis, and swelling and pain from furunculosis.

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: mash and apply. For internal use: decoct in water for 1 to 3 fen.

【Note】 Wenshan Chinese Herbal Medicine: "Pregnant women should not take this product. This product is toxic and should not be taken in excess."

[Additional prescription] ① For treating bruises, sprains, redness, swelling, bruises and pains: take appropriate amounts of fresh fennel and ginger, mash them, add wine and stew until hot, then apply to the affected area. (Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines from Simao, Yunnan)

[Clinical Application] For the treatment of various inflammations such as acute mastitis and acute crypt tonsillitis, grind the whole herb into powder, take 1 gram each time, and drink with boiled water. More than 80 cases have been treated and all were effective.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Wenshan Chinese Herbal Medicine";

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