Medicinal Plants : Artemisiae capillaris

Name

Biological Name

Artemisiae capillaris
Compositae

Other Names

Parts Used

Remedies For

Antipyretic, antimicrobial, diuretic, cholagogue, lowers both cholesterol and blood pressure

Useful to treat liver and/or gallbladder imbalances, with symptoms of hepatitis, jaundice, and gallbladder problems.

Dosage

9-15 grams

Combination:

For internal damp heat with symptoms of hepatitis, jaundice, gallbladder inflammation, and gallstone attack.
(Pulse: Deep and rapid or slippery and rapid.
Tongue: A yellow greasy coat.)

Capillaris Combination (Yin Chen Hao Tang): 10 grams of capillaris, 6 grams of gardenia fruit, and 6 grams of rhubarb.

Safety

Capillaris should not be used when there is jaundice caused by qi deficiency with no signs of damp heat.