The efficacy and function of Artemisia argyi

The world is full of wonders, and Chinese medicinal materials are also varied and varied. Here I would like to introduce to you a Chinese medicinal material, Artemisia annua.

[Alias] Artemisia annua (Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan).

[Source] It is the whole herb of the plant Chrysanthemum vulgare of the Asteraceae family. Harvest in summer and autumn, wash, cut into sections and dry in the sun.

[Original form] Annual erect herb, 20 to 40 cm tall, with fragrance. The stem is purple-red and covered with white soft hairs on the upper part. The simple leaves are alternate, deeply pinnately lobed, with the lobes separated and alternate, pointed at the apex, cuneate at the base, deeply lobed at the margins, and heavily serrated, and hairy on both sides. The inflorescence is small, arranged in a cone-like terminal shape; the involucre is hemispherical, with 2 to 3 rows of bracts; the flowers are purple-red, turning yellow when ripe, the margin of the flowers is female, filamentous, and 2-toothed; the disc flowers are bisexual and 5-lobed. Achenes are small, oblong and smooth. Seeds without pappus.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in wet places beside fields and ditches. Distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan and other places.

[Nature and flavor] "Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan": "bitter, cool."

【Functions and indications】 ① "Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan": "It clears away heat and detoxifies, relieves inflammation and stops bleeding, removes dampness and promotes diuresis. It can treat acute gastroenteritis, sha syndrome, cystitis, urethritis, pharyngitis, stomatitis, hematemesis, epistaxis, and traumatic bleeding."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5-4 liang. For external use: mash and apply or grind into powder and sprinkle.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating cold and fever, tonsillitis, bronchitis, pharyngitis, pneumonia, and postoperative infection: 3 to 5 qian of dried Artemisia annua branches. Decoction in water.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Red River Chinese Herbal Medicine".

I believe that through the detailed introduction of Artemisia argyi branches in this article, everyone can understand the efficacy and medicinal properties of Artemisia argyi branches. I hope this helps you all.