艾葉
- ENG
- Argy Wormwood Leaf
- LATIN
- Artemisiae Argyi Folium
Medicinal Group | Meridian-warming hemostatic medicinal |
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Source | Dried leaf of Arthemisia argyi Lévl.et Vant. (Fam. Compositae) |
Nature and Flavors | pungent, bitter; warm; slightly toxic |
Meridian Affinity | Liver, Spleen, Kidney |
Actions | To dispel cold, relieve pain, warm the meridians and arrest bleeding |
Family
Compositae
Part used
Leaf
Indications
Cold pain in the lower abdomen; menstrual disorders caused by cold; infertility; spitting of blood, epistaxis, uterine bleeding in pregnancy, excessive menstrual flow or prolonged menstruation; external use for itching
Cautions
Appropiate quantity is used in moxibustion or fumigation and wash
Report on adverse effect
Allergic reactions, digestive problems, liver cell metabolism, uterine congestion [1]
Reference
孫蓉、李素君 (2010)。<基於功效和物質基礎的艾葉毒性研究進展>。山東中醫藥大學學報,1。