Ai Ye (Mugwort Leaf, Artemisia)

Herb 1 of 19 in Herbs that Stop Bleeding

Channels:
SP, LIV, KI

Properties:
Bitter, Spicy, Warm

Latin Name:
Artemisiae Argyi Folium

Actions

Warms the Channels and Stops Bleeding
Stops menstrual and uterine bleeding from deficient cold conditions, for problems such as possible miscarriage.
Dispels Cold and Alleviates Pain
For cold caused dysmenorrhea and abdominal pain.
Calms the Fetus
For Restless Fetus Syndrome.
Relieves asthma, cough, and resolves phlegm
For asthma and cough.

Contraindications and Cautions

Yin deficiency or heat in the blood

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

3-9 grams.
Part Used: Leaves

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Bai Ye Tang (Biota Twig Decoction)
Formulas that Tonify and Stop Bleeding
Jiao ai Tang (Ass Hide Gelatin and Mugwort Decoction)
Formulas that Tonify and Stop Bleeding
Si Sheng Wan (Four Fresh Pill)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Stop Bleeding

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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