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Capillary Wormwood 茵陈

Artemisia capillaris

Capillary Wormwood is classified as slightly cold in nature and bitter,pungent in flavour, entering the Spleen, Stomach, Liver, Gallbladder meridians. In traditional practice it is described as a herb that clears damp-heat, and it is most often considered when the presentation includes jaundice.

Actions

  • · clears damp-heat
  • · treats jaundice
  • · reduces swelling

Cautions

Avoid in cold-damp jaundice.

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