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A decidious Shrub growing to 0.5m by 0.5m.It is hardy to zone 7. It is in flower from August to October, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Wind.The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.
Yin Chen Hao has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for over 2,000 years. It is considered to be a bitter and cooling herb, clearing "damp heat" from the liver and gall ducts and relieving fevers. It is an effective remedy for liver problems, being specifically helpful in treating hepatitis with jaundice. Modern research has confirmed that the plant has a tonic and strengthening effect upon the liver, gallbladder and digestive system. The leaves and young shoots are antibacterial, anticholesterolemic, antiviral, cholagogue, diuretic, febrifuge and vasodilator. An infusion is used internally in the treatment of jaundice, hepatitis, gall bladder complaints and feverish illnesses. Externally it has been applied in the form of a plaster for treating headaches.The plant is harvested in late spring and can be dried for later use.Yin Chen Hao is contraindicated for pregnant women.
Added by Nalini 19 months ago
Conditions Treated: Musculoskeletal
Specific Conditions Treated: Stiff Neck
Ingredients Participating: Artemisia capillaris
A Stiff Neck is an extremely common symptom, which may be caused by a variety of neck conditions. Stiff Neck is also known as Wryneck, Cervical Dystonia, Spasmodic Torticollis and ... more
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Added by Nalini 19 months ago
Conditions Treated: Musculoskeletal
Specific Conditions Treated: Sprains
Ingredients Participating: Artemisia capillaris
Sprains is defined as an injury to a ligament. Ligaments are the strong supporting tissues around joints which attach bones together. They give support to joints. A ligament can be... more
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Added by Nalini 19 months ago
Conditions Treated: Musculoskeletal
Specific Conditions Treated: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ingredients Participating: Artemisia capillaris
One common kind of arthritis is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), in which the body launches an attack on its own joints. Like the less common psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis is... more
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Added by Nalini 19 months ago
Conditions Treated: Musculoskeletal
Specific Conditions Treated: Osteoarthritis
Ingredients Participating: Artemisia capillaris
Cartilage is a protein substance that serves as a "cushion" between the bones of the joints. The breakdown of cartilage causes the bones to rub against each other, causing stiffnes... more
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Added by Nalini 19 months ago
Conditions Treated: Musculoskeletal
Specific Conditions Treated: Leg pains
Ingredients Participating: Artemisia capillaris
Pain in leg refers to pain in the structures of the lower portion of knee of the body. It includes knees, foot and the long bones shin etc. There are many factors by which such a p... more
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