The efficacy and function of Artemisia annua

Traditional Chinese medicine often has unexpected effects in the treatment of certain diseases, so you can choose it with confidence. However, when choosing traditional Chinese medicine, you need to understand the medicine so that when treating the disease, you will know what kind of medicine is the best choice. Let us introduce the traditional Chinese medicine Artemisia annua.

[Source] It is the fruit of Artemisia annua or Artemisia annua of the Asteraceae family. When the fruits are ripe in autumn, cut the fruit branches, pick the fruits and dry them in the sun.

[Nature and flavor] "Rihuazi Bencao": "sweet, cold, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, improves eyesight, kills insects. It is used to treat heaty fever, bone steaming, dysentery, malignant sores, scabies, and rubella.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 qian; or grind into powder. For external use: decoct in water and wash.

[Additional prescription] To treat dry eyes due to accumulated heat: collect Artemisia annua flowers or seeds, dry them in the shade and grind them into powder. Take two qian of it on an empty stomach with water. (Qingjinsan from "Ten Convenient Prescriptions")

【Explanations by various scholars】 "Compendium of Materia Medica" states: "Artemisia annua seeds are specialized in treating bone steaming. Since all seeds are heavy, they are mainly used for internal symptoms. Moreover, their fragrance can relieve stagnation in the blood, so they are different from bitter and cold herbs that can eliminate the vital energy."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Dietary Materia Medica".

Through the introduction of the above content, we can understand that the traditional Chinese medicine Artemisia annua plays a very important role in many aspects. Proper consumption of Artemisia annua has many benefits for our body.