mugwort leaf
艾叶ài yè · Artemisia argyi
Category
stop Bleeding
Nature
warm
Taste
bitter, acrid
Meridians
Liver, Spleen, Kidney
Dosage
3–9 g
in a decoction; also moxa
Functions
warms the meridians, stops bleeding (caused by cold and emptiness) warms the uterus, relieves pain
Indications
Uterine bleeding caused by cold weather cramps the threat of termination in the cold and emptiness
Contraindications
hot-blooded heat caused by a deficiency of yin
Notes
Wormwood warming pad: stops “cold” bleeding and warms the uterus; it is also used to make warming cones (moxa). Family: Asteraceae Part used: sheet Active constituents: essential oils (cineol), flavonoids
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.