The efficacy and function of Artemisia argyi

Do you know what Artemisia annua is? It is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. There are many records about it in ancient medical books. Artemisia annua has many medicinal values ​​and can be used to treat some discomfort symptoms in our body. Let us learn about the effects and functions of Artemisia annua in detail.

[Alias] Ula-yin-Sabah (Mongolian name).

[Source] The whole herb of the Artemisia annua plant. Dig it up in summer and autumn, remove the dirt, boil it into a paste or dry it in the sun to make charcoal.

[Original form] Artemisia rock, also known as Artemisia mountain.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on sunny rocky slopes or rock cracks. Distributed in Inner Mongolia and Northeast China.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter and pungent, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, kills parasites and discharges pus. Treat migraine, sore throat, and rheumatism.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: ointment, 0.5-1 qian; charcoal, 1-3 qian.

【Note】 The elderly, the weak and pregnant women should not take it.

[Additional prescription] For treating migraine and sore throat: take equal parts of white aconite root, scutellaria baicalensis seed and artemisia annua paste. Grind into fine flour and make into pills, coat with herb frost as big as mung beans. Take three to five grams every night with warm water.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Inner Mongolia Chinese Herbal Medicine".

The above content is an introduction to the Chinese medicinal herb Artemisia annua. I hope it can be of some help to everyone. There are many medicinal herbs similar to Artemisia annua in our daily life. When we consume Chinese medicines such as Artemisia annua, we need to follow the doctor's instructions and not consume them blindly.