Chinese Wormwood | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
It is traditionally used in herbal cauterization. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Chinese wormwood
Latin name
Artemisia argyi
Common names
Chinese wormwood
foreign names
Artemisia argyi
The group
Asteraceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
East Asia
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Asteraceae family.
The scientific name Artemisia argyi is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Papers
chemical components
Volatile oils and flavonoids
Properties and medical uses
It is traditionally used in herbal cauterization.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the leaves may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Smoke can irritate the respiratory system and burns can cause injuries; avoid during pregnancy.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
East Asia
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and species requirements of Artemisia argyi are taken into account, with botanically certified propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
East Asia.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context but does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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