The efficacy and function of red head fairy

Red-headed fairy is a very common Chinese medicine. Although it is very common, it has many magical effects. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Other names] Hairy dry medicine, Jiadongzhang, Nazhucao (Guangxi Medicinal Branch List), Purple Back Inverted Pot (Kunming Folk Commonly Used Herbs).

[Source] It is the whole herb of Artemisia balsamifera of the Asteraceae family. Harvest in spring, wash, use fresh or dry and grind into powder for later use.

[Original form] One to two year old herb, about 60 cm tall. The stem is erect. Densely covered with light yellow long hair. The simple leaves are alternate, elliptical, 2 to 4 cm long, 0.8 to 1.5 cm wide, slightly pointed at the tip, cuneate at the base, extending downward into a petiole, and with finely pointed teeth on the leaf margin. The inflorescence is capitulate, arranged in a tight cone; the bracts are purple-red; all the flowers are tubular and purple. Achenes are very small; sparsely hairy, with white pappus at the top.

[Habitat distribution] Grown at the edges of ditches and on ridges of fields. Distributed in southwest and southern my country.

[Properties and flavors] "Commonly used folk herbs in Kunming": "slightly bitter, neutral."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, resolves phlegm and relieves cough. Treat wind-heat cough and asthma, headache, sinusitis, pleurisy, and mastitis.

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

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Commonly Used Herbs among Kunming Folks".

From the description above, we can know that the nutritional value and medicinal value of the red-headed fairy are very high. It can treat some diseases and can also be used as a raw material for diet therapy. It is indeed a good choice for health and wellness.