What are the effects and functions of Artemisia capillaris

We rarely see Artemisia capillaris on the dining table, but as a food with a high sugar content, Artemisia capillaris not only has very rich nutritional value, but also has high health benefits. It can help us regulate our weak physique and resist bacterial invasion of the body. Next, let us learn about the effects and functions of Artemisia capillaris to help us further understand it.

effect

Clears away heat and dampness; reduces jaundice. Indications: jaundice; difficulty urinating; itching of eczema, etc. Pharmacological studies have shown that it has the effects of promoting bile secretion, protecting liver function, relieving fever, anti-inflammatory, lowering blood lipids, lowering blood pressure, and dilating the coronary arteries. Of course, this is only a study conducted by Western medicine on the extraction of Artemisia capillaris components, and it is difficult to judge its effectiveness in clinical applications. The toxicity of Chensu is central nervous system inhibition, manifested as drowsiness, salivation, etc. Excessive dosage of Artemisia capillaris can cause dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, upper abdominal discomfort, acute liver and gallbladder damage, and there are also reports of arrhythmia. However, therapeutic doses of Artemisia capillaris generally do not cause serious damage.

effect

Artemisia capillaris has a significant liver-protecting effect and has significant therapeutic effects on hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and icteric hepatitis. It is good for bile secretion, increases the excretion of bile acid and bilirubin in bile. It can increase the coronary blood flow of the heart, improve microcirculation, lower blood pressure, lower blood lipids, anti-coagulation, diuretic, antipyretic and asthmatic, expel roundworms and inhibit a variety of pathogenic skin fungi and bacteria.

At present, many health care drugs will cause a certain degree of harm to the body. Instead of spending money on health care drugs, it is better to carry out long-term diet therapy to adjust your own physical condition. We can eat more Artemisia capillaris in normal times. At the same time, in order to better carry out diet therapy, we also need to understand some other foods with health care effects.