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Pin-yin:	ai ye

English name:	Mugwort leaf

Where grown:	Central China.

Source:	The dried leaf of Artemisia argyi Levl. et Vant. and its family.

Ingredients:	P-Cymene, ß-Thujene, Azulene, Fernenol, Psilostachyin
Pharmacological effect:	A large dosage of the herb solution has an inhibitory effect on intestines of rabbits and hearts of leeches. 20 mg/kg of solution lowers blood pressure. This effect is not influenced by atropine. It also has a strong inhibitory effect on capillary permeability in small white mice. This effect is unrelated to histamine.

Properties:	Acrid, bitter, warm, slightly toxic

Channels entered:	Liver, spleen, kidney

Function:	Warms channels, stops bleeding, regulates qi, calms fetus, dispels cold and dampness, warms uterus, warms middle and relieves stagnation.

Major Clinic Usage:	Mugwort floss has the effect of promoting flow of qi by warming channels. It is primarily used in acupuncture for abdominal pain due to cold deficiency, menorrhagia, blood in urine, painful menstruation, restless fetus and abscess or ulcerated sores.
Cautions:	Use with caution in cases of yin deficiency and heat in blood.

Usage and Dosage:	3~9g. Proper amount for external use. Primarily used for acupuncture or fumigation.

Storage:	Store in a cool, dry place.

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