Capillaris (Yin Chen Hao)

Chinese Bulk Herbs – Capillaris (Yin Chen Hao)

Yin Chen Hao, or Capillaris, is used to treat jaundice in newborn and for hepatitis. The leaves are used to repel mosquitoes and it works well on headaches and boils and itchiness.

Clinical Use (Chinese):
A Chinese healing herb for jaundice it clears infection of the liver and gallbladder. It’s used if you have difficulty in urination and headaches. It is one of the herbs in the Chinese formula Yin Chen Hao Tang that is used to relieve jaundice.

Latin Name:
Artemisia capillaris
Artemisia scoparia

Chinese Name:
Yin Chen Hao

Common Names:
Capillaris, Oriental Wormwood, capillary wormwood, yin-chen wormwood, virgate wormwood, capillary wormwood, redstem wormwood

Parts Used:
Dried seedling

Properties:
Bitter in taste, cold in property, acts on the Spleen, Stomach, Liver, and gallbladder channels.

Cautions:
Not to be used in qixu (qi deficiency) type of jaundice

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**This information is provided to assist trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine with selection of products. If you are not familiar with these formulas or concepts please consult an acupuncturist or herbal practitioner trained in the use of Chinese herbs or refer to more in-depth reference materials. Chinese herbal remedies are meant to improve health and function, not act as a substitute for medical care.