Source Yinchenhao Shoot is the young plant of Artemisia scoparia Waldst. et Kit., (Fam. Cornpositae.)
Producing Areas Shanxi, Shaanxi and Anhui, etc.
Properties Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold
Channels Stomach, Spleen, Liver, Gall Bladder
ACTION
- Clears away heat and dampness, promotes choleresis and relieves jaundice
For jaundice of dampness-heat type. Also used for infectious hepatitis, cholelithiasis, cholecystitis and hemolytic jaundice. - Treats eczema and damp sores
Lowers blood lipids
For hypercholesteremia. - Expels wind, deprives dampness and alleviates itching
For prurigo of dampness-heat type, urticaria, tinea favosa and tinea alba.
Usage and Dosage
6–15 g is used in decoction for oral use.
The decoction can be used externally as a washing solution.
Note
Use with caution in the patient with blood stasis, yellowish skin due to deficiency of the blood.
Storage
Keep in a cool and dry place. Protect from dampness, sunlight and wind. Do not keep for prolonged period as its fragrance is easily lost.
Description of Quality Herb
The good one is tender, soft, greyish white in colour and strongly fragrant.