Artemisia eriopoda is a highly effective traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is also known as "knife-edge medicine" due to its medicinal properties. However, it is important to note that the entire plant is toxic and caution must be exercised when using it.
Artemisia eriopoda is toxic but has the ability to invigorate blood circulation and dispel wind. It has excellent therapeutic effects on human injuries, rheumatism, numbness of tendons and bones, and other ailments.
It can be decocted for internal use or applied externally. However, when taken internally, it is crucial to pay attention to the dosage to avoid poisoning. Pregnant women should also avoid taking it.
Artemisia eriopoda is also a medicinal herb that can reduce swelling and relieve pain. It has a good alleviating effect on toothache, stomachache, and menstrual abdominal pain.
Additionally, it can be used to treat swelling and pain caused by mastitis or boils. It can quickly alleviate the pain symptoms and reduce swelling in the affected area.
For treating stomachache due to cold, take 1.5g of centipede, chew and swallow; for toothache, take a small piece of centipede root and place it on the painful area; for rheumatism and pain from overuse, take 3g of Artemisia eriopoda, 10g each of Speranskia tuberculata, Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati, Paederia scandens, and Epipactis gigantea, soak in alcohol and take orally.
For treating acute mastitis, acute cryptic tonsillitis, and other inflammations, take 1g of powdered Artemisia eriopoda and swallow it with boiling water. It has been effective in over 80 cases.
