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Herb Information
Artemisiae capillaris
Name
Oriental wormwood
Biological Name

Artemisiae capillaris
Compositae
Other Names
Oriental wormwood, capillaris, Yin chen hao
Parts Used
whole plant
Remedies For

Antipyretic, antimicrobial, diuretic, cholagogue, lowers both cholesterol and blood pressure

Useful to treat liver and/or gallbladder imbalances, with symptoms of hepatitis, jaundice, and gallbladder problems.
Dosage

9-15 grams

Combination:

For internal damp heat with symptoms of hepatitis, jaundice, gallbladder inflammation, and gallstone attack.
(Pulse: Deep and rapid or slippery and rapid.
Tongue: A yellow greasy coat.)

Capillaris Combination (Yin Chen Hao Tang): 10 grams of capillaris, 6 grams of gardenia fruit, and 6 grams of rhubarb.
Safety

Capillaris should not be used when there is jaundice caused by qi deficiency with no signs of damp heat.
 
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