Artemisia Capillaris Herb

Artemisia Capillaris: Powerful Herbal Remedy for Liver Health and Detoxification

What Is Artemisia Capillaris and What Are Its Benefits?

Artemisia capillaris, also known as Yin Chen Hao in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a powerful herbal remedy renowned for its liver-detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and bile-regulating properties. This medicinal plant is widely used to support liver health, reduce jaundice, improve digestion, and combat inflammation. Rich in flavonoids, coumarins, and essential oils, Artemisia capillaris works as a natural antioxidant and hepatoprotective agent, promoting bile flow and liver function.

In modern herbal medicine, Artemisia capillaris is frequently used in teas, tinctures, and extracts to assist with liver detox, skin health, and immune modulation. Research suggests its potential in protecting against liver damage, lowering cholesterol, and supporting metabolic health.

Discover the powerful benefits of Artemisia capillaris and how it can enhance your liver function, digestion, and overall wellness.

Artemisia Capillaris – Health Benefits, How to Use, and Why It Works

Health Benefits How to Use Why It Works (Active Compounds & Mechanism)
Supports Liver Health & Detoxification Brew as tea or take as a tincture daily for liver support Rich in flavonoids and coumarins, which help protect liver cells and enhance bile secretion
Reduces Jaundice & Promotes Bile Flow Prepare as a decoction and drink twice daily Contains scoparone, which regulates bile production and supports liver detoxification
Fights Inflammation & Oxidative Stress Use in capsule or powder form for systemic anti-inflammatory benefits High in antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation
Supports Digestion & Gut Health Drink as herbal tea before meals for digestive balance Stimulates digestive enzymes and bile production, improving digestion and metabolism
Boosts Skin Health & Clears Heat in TCM Apply as a topical wash for irritated skin or drink tea for internal cooling Works in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) by clearing heat and dampness, reducing skin inflammation
Balances Cholesterol & Metabolic Health Take as an extract or supplement for cholesterol regulation Contains liver-protective phytochemicals that improve fat metabolism and reduce lipid buildup
Supports Immune Function & Antimicrobial Effects Use in tinctures or teas to support immune response Rich in essential oils and bioactive compounds that have natural antibacterial and antiviral properties

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Common Names:
  Chinese Moxa weed, Capillaris, Oriental Wormwood, Herba Artemisiae Capillaris, Herba Artemisiae yinchenha
Botanical Name:   Artemisia Capillaris
Chinese / Pin Yin Name:  Yin Chen Hao
Artemisia Capillaris Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.  Skin contact can cause dermatitis or other allergic reactions in some people.  May interfere with medications

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Summary of Artemisia Capillaris Health Benefits & Information

Artemisia Capillaris is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb.  It can have two different names depending on when it is harvested. If harvested in the autumn this herb is known as Yin Chen Hao. When it is harvested in the summer it is known as Mian Yin Chen. Traditionally Artemisia Capillaris is use to clear heat and resolve dampness.  Other health benefits of Artemisia Capillaris include immune support, promotes the body's natural cleansing process, benefits liver health and aides in normal fluid elimination.
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Product Properties
:  Bitter, Acrid, Cool, Spicy
Channels/Meridians:  Stomach, Liver, Gallbladder, Spleen
Naturally Occurring Chemical Compounds:  6, 7-dimethoxycoumarin, scoparo ne, capilarin, quercetin, salicyic acid, capillartemisin A, B, beta sitosterol, phytoestrogens, choline.

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Herbs That Combine With Artemisia Capillaris

Gardenia Fruit     Dandelion Herb     Scutellaria Barbata

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Reference:
alternativehealing.org
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4558445/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8533588/
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