Difference between Five Spice Herb and Noon Herb
Noon Herb:
The whole herb of Artemisia argyi, a plant in the Asteraceae family. Also known as Xiang Fu Cao, Wild Tobacco, or Five Spice Herb. It grows in shady and moist grassy slopes in high mountains and grasslands in low mountains. It is distributed in Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, and other places.
Five Spice Herb:
The whole herb of Mosla soochouensis, a plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is used fresh or dried for medicinal purposes. It grows on fertile soil on slopes or under tree shade. It is distributed in Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and other places. It is produced in Zhejiang.
Difference in Images of Five Spice Herb and Noon Herb
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Difference in Effects of Five Spice Herb and Noon Herb
Noon Herb:
Orally: Decoction, 3-4 qian. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and digestive effects. It is used to treat tonsillitis, acute gastroenteritis, cystitis, urethritis, and childhood malnutrition.
Five Spice Herb:
Orally: Decoction, 9-15g. High doses can be used up to 30-45g. Topically: Apply an appropriate amount of fresh herb. It has the effects of relieving exterior, dispelling heat, promoting qi circulation, and relieving pain. It is used to treat colds, heatstroke, sciatica, gastric pain, throat swelling and pain, boils, and centipede bites.