Ghostplant Wormwood
Herba Artemisiae Lactiflorae
Ya Jiao Ai

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; slightly bitter; minor warm

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To quicken blood and dissipate stasis, rectify qi and transform damp.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum stasis stagnation abdominal pain, chronic hepatitis, liver spleen enlargement, food accumulation abdominal distention, cold-damp diarrhea, mounting qi , beriberi, knocks and falls, burns and scalds.