Effects and functions of Artemisia tetrandra

We are all familiar with Artemisia annua. Artemisia annua is not only edible but also has very high medicinal effects. Eating Artemisia annua regularly can have very good health-preserving and health-care effects.

[Other names] Sandworm medicine, Artemisia annua, blackhead grass, white Elsholtzia, big Elsholtzia, Yunnan Elsholtzia, chicken liver powder, chicken bone firewood

[Source] It is a plant of the genus Elsholtzia in the family Lamiaceae, Elsholtzia blanda Benth., and its leaves, flowers or whole herb are used as medicine. It can be harvested in all seasons. Use fresh, chop and dry, or grind into powder for later use.

[Nature and flavor] Spicy, slightly bitter, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Sweating, relieving exterior symptoms, promoting dampness and relieving pain. Used for colds, enteritis, dysentery, nephritis, pyelonephritis; used externally to treat eczema and tinea pedis.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang; for external use, mash the fresh grass and apply it to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is a brief introduction to the medicinal value of Artemisia annua. For most people in real life, there is no need to worry about side effects when using Artemisia annua to treat diseases. Therefore, Artemisia annua is an effective and practical treatment method for diseases, and it has been widely used in clinical practice.