Artemisia argyi, also known as white-flowered Artemisia or fennel, is widely distributed in Yunnan, Sichuan, Hunan and other areas. It is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine and is also known as "knife wound medicine". Although the whole plant of Artemisia argyi is toxic, it has high medicinal value and can be used to treat various diseases.
【Effects and Functions of Artemisia argyi】
Artemisia argyi has the effects of promoting blood circulation, dispelling wind, relieving pain and detoxification. It is mainly used to treat injuries, rheumatic pain, masses and abscesses, among other conditions.
1. "Wenshan Chinese Herbal Medicine": It dispels wind and dampness, reduces swelling and stops bleeding, and treats hematemesis, hematochezia, rheumatic pain, back pain, external bleeding, carbuncle pain, and toothache.
2. "Yunnan Simao Chinese Herbal Medicine Selection": It clears heat and detoxifies, dispels stasis and relieves pain. It is used to treat injuries, fractures, rheumatism, hemoptysis, bronchitis, tonsillitis, hematemesis, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and abdominal masses. It is also effective for external bleeding and snake bites.
3. "Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine": It promotes blood circulation, reduces swelling, relieves pain, and has anti-inflammatory and hemostatic effects.
【Medicinal Value of Artemisia argyi】
1. Treatment of injuries
Artemisia argyi is a good medicine for treating human injuries, especially when there are sprains, redness, swelling and pain, as well as congestion, swelling and pain. It can be crushed with ginger and made into a paste. After heating and mixing with white wine, it can be directly applied to the affected area and changed once a day. This can help the injuries heal quickly.
2. Treatment of mastitis
Mastitis is a common disease among women, which can cause fever, swelling and pain. Artemisia argyi can be directly used to treat mastitis. It can be crushed and the juice can be mixed with hot water for consumption. The remaining residue can be directly applied to the swollen and painful area. The combination of internal and external use is particularly effective for treating mastitis.
