The efficacy and function of Artemisia argyi

Modern medical research believes that Artemisia annua contains many nutrients that are beneficial to the human body. As a traditional Chinese medicine, its efficacy and function have been widely recognized. Let's take a look at its specific situation.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the flower of Artemisia macrophylla of the Asteraceae family.

[Original form] Artemisia grandiflora is an annual or biennial herb, 50-150cm tall. The taproot is single and narrowly fusiform. The lower part of the stem is slightly woody, with obvious longitudinal ridges and many branches. The stem and branches are covered with white fine hairs. Leaves alternate; petiole 1-4cm long; lower and middle leaves broadly ovate or broadly ovate, 4-8cm long, 3-6cm wide, two to three times pinnate-lobed, with 2-3 lobes on each side, lobes often irregularly pinnate-lobed or deeply lobed, lobule linear or linear-lanceolate, 2-10mm long, 1-2mm wide, obtuse or acuminate at apex, with small pinnate-lobed pseudostipules at base; upper leaves and bracts pinnate-lobed or one-lobed, elliptic-lanceolate or lanceolate, sessile. Inflorescence capitulate, numerous, hemispherical or nearly spherical, 3-6mm in diameter, with short stalks, often with linear bracts at the base, arranged in racemes or compound racemes on branches, involucres 3-4 layers, outer and middle layers with grayish white pubescent or nearly glabrous on the back, midrib green, margin narrowly membranous, inner layer membranous; inflorescence receptacle hemispherical, with white pubescent hairs; male flowers 2(-3) layers, 20-30 flowers, corolla brimming with 2-4 lobed teeth, style linear, apex bifurcated; bisexual flowers multiple layers, 80-120 flowers, corolla tubular, anther upper appendage pointed, long triangular, base with short pointed head, style equal in length to corolla, apex forked, fork end truncated, with eyelashes. Achenes oblong. Flowering and fruiting period is from June to October.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; absorbs dampness and heals sores. Mainly used for carbuncle, furuncle, wet sore, eczema

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and wash with decoction.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the effects and functions of Artemisia annua. If you want to eat Artemisia annua, it is best to consult a Chinese medicine doctor. I hope this helps you all.