Artemisiae Folium

JP Gaiyo (艾葉)

CN ài yè（艾叶）

EN Mugwort Leaf

Material Leaf, Twig

Origin

Dried leaves and twig ends of Artemisia princeps Pampanini or Artemisia montana Pampanini (Asteraceae).

Key Constituents

Coumarins (including umbelliferone and scopoletin), phenylpropanoids (including caffeoylquinic acids), monoterpenoids (including cineole), and sesquiterpenoids (including caryophyllene).

Traditional Functions

Warms the channels, stops bleeding, dispels cold and dampness, and relieves abdominal discomfort.

Traditional Uses

Traditionally used for abnormal uterine bleeding, abdominal pain associated with cold, diarrhea, vaginal discharge, and bleeding patterns.

For educational purposes only.

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