The efficacy and function of Artemisia selengensis

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb Artemisia selengensis?

[Other name] Artemisia selengensis

[Source] It is the whole herb of Artemisia selengensis, a plant of the Lamiaceae family. Harvest in summer, wash and dry in the shade.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 20 to 40 cm high. The branches run horizontally, and there are slender fibrous roots on the nodes. The stem is quadrangular and reddish. Simple leaves are opposite; ovate to ovate-oblong, 3-8 cm long, 1.5-4 cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, cuneate at the base, with coarse serrations on the edge; petiole 0.5-1.5 cm long. Verticillaster inflorescence; bracts leaf-like: calyx funnel-shaped, with 5 teeth; corolla lip-shaped, purple-blue, upper lip small, slightly concave at the apex, lower lip extended, 3-lobed. The nutlets are obovate-triangular. Flowering period is summer.

[Habitat distribution] Grown on hillsides, grasses and shady and wet places beside fields. Distributed in Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, stops diarrhea and expels parasites. Treat dysentery, mastitis, and ascariasis.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian. For external use: mash and apply.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine"

It can be seen that the medicinal value of Artemisia selengensis is still very obvious. However, not everyone can use Artemisia selengensis. We can judge based on our own physical condition.