茵陈
capillaris / yin chen
茵陈yīn chén · Artemisia capillaris
Category
drain Damp-Heat (jaundice)
Nature
cool
Taste
bitter, acrid
Meridians
Spleen, Stomach, Liver, Gallbladder
Dosage
9–30 g
in broth
Functions
clears damp-heat, treats jaundice
Indications
jaundice caused by damp-heat (bright or dull) Damp, hot skin (itching)
Contraindications
Jaundice caused by cold and emptiness, without correction
Notes
The primary TCM herb for jaundice: it clears damp-heat from the liver and gallbladder, expelling it through the urine; it is the foundation of anti-jaundice formulas. Family: Asteraceae Part used: young aboveground part Active constituents: coumarins (scoparon), flavonoids
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.