The efficacy and function of Artemisia rotten mud

Many people choose Artemisia annua because of its high-value pharmacological effects, but be careful not to eat it casually, otherwise it will have some bad effects on the body. We need to understand it before eating it. Are you ready?

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Primula serrulate, a plant of the Primulaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial herb. The whole plant is glabrous and not pollinated. The rhizome is short and thick, and sends out a cluster of lateral roots, usually more than 10. The basal leaves are thick, clustered, and membranous; the petiole is about 1-2 cm long, with broad wings on both sides; the leaves are oblong to elliptic-obovate, 6-12 cm long, 1.8-5 cm wide, rounded at the apex, gradually narrowing at the base, extending down to the petiole, and with small gnaw-like triangular teeth on the edges. The pedicels are 1-2 in each and emerge from the leaf clusters, 12-25 cm high, sometimes up to 45 cm; the terminal umbel is 5-10 flowers, sometimes a second whorl of inflorescence appears; the bracts are linear-lanceolate, 3-10 mm long; the pedicels are 8-20 mm long, slightly bent downward when flowering, erect when fruiting, up to 3 cm long; the calyx is bell-shaped, 4-7 mm long, with obvious 5 ribs, split to 1/3-1/2 of the total length, the lobes are ovate-triangular or narrowly triangular; the corolla is yellow, with a diameter of 1.8-2.5 cm, the lobes are broadly ovate or nearly oblate, entire or with a concave notch at the apex, usually with an orange-yellow wide band from base to apex; long-styled flowers: the corolla tube is 8-10 mm long, gradually widening from base to top, the stamens are slightly lower than the middle of the corolla tube, and the style is as long as the annular appendage at the throat; short-styled flowers: the corolla tube is narrower, and suddenly widens at the throat where the stamens are attached; the style is about 2.5 mm long. Capsule ovoid, about as long as calyx. The flowering period is June and the fruiting period is September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in alpine grasslands at an altitude of 2600-4000m.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; slightly warm

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and relieve pain. Mainly for swelling and pain caused by trauma

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: appropriate amount, soaked in wine. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese 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 selengensis has many benefits for our body.