How to store fresh Artemisia capillaris

Artemisia capillaris is a wild plant. After drying, it can be used as a Chinese medicinal material, but in fact the medicinal value of fresh Artemisia capillaris is also very obvious. The main effect of Artemisia capillaris on the human body is to relieve symptoms such as skin itching and indigestion. However, if you buy fresh Artemisia capillaris and do not take good care to preserve it, it will easily become moldy. The following article recommends several correct storage methods for fresh Artemisia capillaris.

It can be packaged in plastic wrap, fresh-keeping bags, etc. and stored in a cold storage.

2. You can also remove impurities and roots, dry them in the sun and store them at room temperature in a cool and dry place.

Main Benefits

Artemisia capillaris can clear away heat and dampness; relieve jaundice. Indications: jaundice, difficulty urinating, itching due to eczema, infectious icteric hepatitis, etc. Pharmacological studies have shown that it has the effects of promoting bile secretion, protecting liver function, relieving fever, anti-inflammatory, lowering blood lipids, lowering blood pressure, and dilating coronary arteries.

Artemisia capillaris treats patients with golden body, little speech, weak limbs, good sleep, and mucus in the mouth: 50 grams each of Artemisia capillaris and white moss peel. Coarsely pound and sieve the above two ingredients. Take 15 grams each time, add a cup of water, boil until six parts are left, remove the residue, and drink it warm before meals, three times a day. (Yinchen Decoction from Shengji Zonglu)

Artemisia capillaris is used to treat male jaundice caused by alcohol: Take four Artemisia capillaris roots, seven Gardenia jasminoides, and one large snail. Mash them with the shell, add a large cup of 100-boil white wine, and drink the juice. (Compendium)

Artemisia capillaris is used to treat Yangming disease, characterized by sweating on the head but not on the body, a stiff neck, difficulty urinating, thirst with desire for water, internal stasis and heat, and yellow body. 6 liang of Artemisia capillaris, 14 Gardenia jasminoides (split), 2 liang of Rhubarb (peeled). Use 1 dou 2 liters of water, first boil the Artemisia capillaris, reduce to 6 liters, add the two spices, boil until 3 liters are left, remove the residue and divide into three doses. The urination is smooth and the urine is like soapy juice. (Zhang Zhongjing's Yinchenhao Decoction in Treatise on Febrile Diseases)

Artemisia capillaris is used to treat jaundice, deep, thin and slow pulse, cold limbs and spontaneous sweating above the waist: 100 grams of Artemisia capillaris, one Aconitum carmichaelii cut into eight slices, and 75 grams of dried ginger (fried). One liang of roasted licorice. The top is coarse. Divide into four patches and decoct in water. (Yinchen Sini Decoction from Yuji Weiyi)

Artemisia capillaris is used to treat colds, jaundice, and lacquer sores: 50 cents of Artemisia capillaris. Decoction in water. (Hunan Pharmacopoeia)

Artemisia capillaris is used to treat leprosy and rheumatism (this disease is characterized by the appearance of white patches on the body): take two handfuls of Artemisia capillaris, add one dou and a half liters of water, boil and take out seven liters, wash with soapberry soup first, then with this soup, wash again when it cools, wash every other day, otherwise it may be painful. (Cui's Compilation of Essential Prescriptions)

Jaundice all over the body: Use a handful of Artemisia capillaris, mash it with ginger, and rub it on the chest and limbs every day.

Hot and red eyes: Use equal parts of Artemisia capillaris and Plantago seed, boil them into a soup, mix with fine tea and drink several times.

Severe febrile jaundice: chop the Artemisia capillaris into small pieces and boil it into a decoction It can also be eaten raw, and can treat typhoid fever, headache, wind-heat, itching and malaria, and promote urination. This recipe is called Artemisia Capillaris Soup.

Wind-induced spasm (note: refers to the inability to freely stretch or extend the hands and feet): use one catty of Artemisia capillaris, one stone of sorghum, and three catties of flour, mix them well and make wine as usual, and drink it daily.

Artemisia capillaris is used to treat itching and scabies all over the body: boil a certain amount of Artemisia capillaris into a thick juice and use it to wash the affected area. (Qianjin Fang)

Artemisia capillaris is used to treat wind-induced pruritus, itchy skin and swollen skin: Artemisia capillaris 50 grams and lotus leaf 25 grams. Grind the above two ingredients into powder. Take 5 grams each time, mix with cold honey water, and drink after meals. (Yinchenhao powder from Shengji Zonglu)