What is the medicinal value of Artemisia capillaris

Junchen is a plant with strong vitality. It will not die in winter, especially in spring because its old roots will come back to life, so it is called Junchen. Junchen can be used for cooking. The young shoots are mainly used for cooking. It not only has high nutritional value, but also has high medicinal value when used as medicine. Now let us learn about the medicinal value of Junchen through the following text.

Medicinal value of Artemisia capillaris

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.

Through the above introduction, we know the medicinal value of Junchen. It will be used when there is moisture in our body or to protect the liver. It is also very effective in lowering blood lipids and blood pressure. We can also use it as a skin care medicine in normal times, but it is generally carried out under the guidance of a doctor.