Common Wormwood
Artemisia Absinthium
Zhong Ya Ku Hao

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Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Leaf and stem with flower

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and dry damp, expel roundworm, fortify stomach.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Swelling pain in joints, ecze ma titillation, so re toxin of sore and boil, ascariasis, inappetence.