Category
Drain Dampness
Pin Yin
Latin Name
Artemisiae Scopariae Herba
English Name
Dosage
9-30g
Entering Channels
GB
Flavor
bitter
Temperature
slightly cold
Pregnancy
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Chinese Herbal Formulas (Comprehensive List)
Individual Essential Oils
Kampo Name
Kampo Number
Kanji
Katakana
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Key Characteristics:
Cautions & Contraindications:
- Careful with high dosages.
Actions & Indications:
- Clears heat, resolves dampness, and reduces jaundice: this is the principal herb for treating jaundice due to either damp-heat or cold-dampness.
- Clears heat and facilitates the resolution of dampness: used for damp sores, wind rashes, and other skin diseases, particularly those affecting the lower parts of the body. Can be used alone as an external wash.