1. Description:
Artemisia Anomala (scientific name: Artemisia anomala S. Moore, also known as tree wormwood, Chinese: Liu Ji Nu Cao, 刘寄奴草), a species of flowering plant in genus Artemisia (Asteraceae family) found in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Hunan of China. The root, stem, leaves, flowers and seeds of Artemisia Anomala act as discutient, blood circulation promoter and antibacterial in traditional Chinese medicine (CTM) used in treating diseases including amenorrhea, postpartum blood stasis and certain skin problems.
2. Odour, Properties And Channels:
Artemisia Anomala is considered to have bitter and warm properties and to be associated with the heart and spleen meridians.
3. Uses, Health Benefits of Artemisia Anomala & Medical Formulas:
3.1 The Excretory System
Powdered artemisia anomala is taken with team to treat blood in stool.
Powdered artemisia anomala, fructus mume and fresh ginger are taken orally to treat dysentery (diarrhea with viscid red or white grains).
A decoction of artemisia anomala is taken to treat acute gastritis.
3.2 Reducing Inflammation And Relieving Pain
A decoction of artemisia anomala, the rhizome of davallia, corydalis yanhusuo rhizome, wind and urine of boys under ten is taken to treat trauma, contusion and bruises.
3.3 Infants
A decoction of artemisia anomala, earthworm (fried), and licorice root is used in treating baby cries at night.
3.4 Skin Health
Powdered artemisia anomala is applied externally to treat painful ulcers.
The Ben Cao Medical Book (also known as Compendium of Materia Medica or Ben Cao Gang Mu; Chinese: 本草纲目) is the most famous and comprehensive medical book ever written in the history of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Compiled and written by Li Shi-zhen (1518~1593), a medical expert of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) over 27 years.
The Ben Cao Medical Book records and describes all the plants, animals, minerals, and other objects that were believed to have medicinal properties in TCM. The book reflects the pharmaceutical achievements and developments of East Asia before the 16th century. On the basis of his predecessors’ achievements in the pharmacological studies, Li contributed further by supplementing and rectifying many past mistakes and misconception in relate to nature of many medicinal substances and causes of various illnesses. Charles Darwin, originator of the biological theory of evolution, regards the book as the “ancient Chinese encyclopedia”.
Disclaimer: The Ben Cao Medical Book is translated by ChinaAbout.net . The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of CTM knowledge and information from the research and experience from the author Li Shi-zhen. Kindly be alert that the CTM knowledge and ancient formulas given above are likely NOT medically proven and may contain misconceptions.