Artemisia glacialis, as a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, has many benefits. Let's explore the effects, uses, and contraindications of Artemisia glacialis together.
【Properties and Channels】
Bitter, pungent, warm. Highly toxic. Belongs to the Liver meridian.
【Effects and Uses】
Artemisia glacialis has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects. It can dispel wind and dampness, relieve inflammation, and alleviate pain. It is mainly used for rheumatism, injuries, swelling, and toothache.
1. Pain: Artemisia glacialis has a pungent and warm nature, which can dispel wind and dampness, activate blood circulation, and effectively relieve various types of pain.
2. Ulcers, swelling, and insect or snake bites: Artemisia glacialis can counteract toxins, promote blood circulation, and relieve pain. It can be used topically by soaking in alcohol to treat ulcers, swelling, insect or snake bites, bee stings, etc.
【Botanical Description of Artemisia glacialis】
Artemisia glacialis is a perennial herb that grows to about 90 centimeters in height. It has a conical-shaped rhizome and stems with short soft hairs.
The leaves are alternate, petiolate, palmately divided, with lobes that are feathery or slightly toothed. The upper surface is green with a few short hairs, while the lower surface is light green and nearly hairless.
The inflorescence is terminal, with many flowers. The bracts are lanceolate and located above the middle of the flower stalk. The sepals are petal-like, yellow-green, and one sepal is helmet-shaped on the upper surface.
【Contraindications of Artemisia glacialis】
1. Artemisia glacialis is highly toxic and should be processed before internal use. The dosage should be strictly controlled. It is not recommended to be taken internally without processing.
2. Pregnant women, the elderly, children, and patients with heart disease or ulcers should avoid taking it.
3. During medication, avoid consuming raw and cold food, legumes, beef, and mutton.
4. Internal use of alcoholic preparations is prohibited.
5. Symptoms of poisoning mainly include intense stimulation of the vagus nerve, salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, arrhythmia, hypotension, shock, difficulty breathing, convulsions, and coma. Death can occur due to circulatory and respiratory failure.
