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Herb Information
Name: Oriental wormwood
Biological Name: Artemisiae capillaris

Compositae

Other Names: Oriental wormwood, capillaris, Yin chen hao
Parts Used: whole plant
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.

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