Artemisia capillaris

Artemisia capillaris
Family:Artemisia capillaris; Antibacterial; Anticholesterolemic; Antiviral; Cholagogue; Diuretic; Febrifuge; Hepatic; Vasodilator.
Common name:Yin Chen Hao
Yin Chen Hao has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for over 2000 years. It is considered to be a bitter and cooling herb clearing damp heat from the liver and gall ducts and relieving fevers. It is an effective remedy for liver problems being specifically helpful in treating hepatitis with jaundice. Modern research has confirmed that the plant has a tonic and strengthening effect upon the liver gallbladder and digestive system. The leaves and young shoots are antibacterial anticholesterolemic antiviral cholagogue diuretic febrifuge and vasodilator. An infusion is used internally in the treatment of jaundice hepatitis gall bladder complaints and feverish illnesses. Externally it has been applied in the form of a plaster for treating headaches. The plant is harvested in late spring and can be dried for later use. Yin Chen Hao is contraindicated for pregnant women.

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