The efficacy and function of Ai Shi

Chinese medicinal materials are very common, and there are many types of them. There are also some differences in their efficacy. Therefore, you need to have a good understanding before choosing. So do you know about the medicinal material Ai Shi?

[Alias] Artemisia selengensis (Compendium of Materia Medica for Dietary Therapy).

[Source] It is the fruit of the Artemisia selengensis plant of the Asteraceae family. The fruits are harvested from September to October when they are ripe.

【Original morphology】 The plant morphology is detailed in the "mugwort" entry.

【Properties and flavors】 ①《Bencao Gangmu》: "warm, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 ①《Medicine Properties》: "It improves eyesight."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: grind into powder and make into pills, 0.5 to 1.5 qian.

[Additional prescription] To treat all kinds of coldness: grind moxa seeds and dried ginger into powder, make into pills with honey as big as walnuts, take 30 pills each time. (Meng Shen Fang)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Medicine Treatise".

Through the above introduction, everyone has a good understanding of the Chinese medicine Ai Shi, which has a very good effect in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using Ai Shi, some methods and techniques should be mastered for healthy and scientific consumption.