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利水渗湿药 · Dampness-draining

Artemisia capillaris herb yīn chén · 茵陈

Artemisia capillaris

Nature and flavour. Bitter and pungent, slightly cold; Spleen, Stomach, Liver and Gallbladder systems.

The young shoots of a wormwood species, traditionally the principal herb for jaundice in classical formulas.

性味归经。苦、辛,微寒;归脾、胃、肝、胆经。

为蒿属植物的幼嫩茎叶,在古籍中是治黄疸方剂的主药。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. Jaundice is a sign that requires medical diagnosis and monitoring, not self-treatment. Use only within a supervised formula.

黄疸必须经医学诊断与监测,不可自行处理。仅在医师监督下的复方中使用。

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