Herbal Information on Artemisia Capillaris in Bulk Form

Common Name:  Chinese Moxa weed

Botanical Name:  Artemisia Capillaris

Channels/Meridians: Liver, Stomach, Gallbladder

Other Names: Capillaris, Oriental Wormwood, Herba Artemisiae Capillaris

Pin Yin Name:   Yin Chen Hao    -  Unsulphured

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Package Size:   500 Grams   ( 1.1 pounds)

Form: Powder - Fine powder 80 to 100 mesh size (similar to the consistency of baking flour)

Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.

Origin: China

Brand: Plum Flower, species - authenticated herbs

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.  Skin contact can cause dermatitis or other allergic reactions in some people.  Avoid non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. 

California Prop 65 

Naturally Occurring Components:  Scoparone, 6,7-dimethoxycoumarin, chlorogenic acid, ß-pinene, capillone, capillene, stearic acid, palmitic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, arachidic acid.

Additional Information About Yin Chen Hao

• Resolves Dampness
• Clears Heat
• When harvested in the autumn this herb is known as Yin Chen Hao, but if harvested in the summer it is known as Mian Yin Chen.  
• Do not over cook!  In ancient reference books the Yin Chen Hao has been used as a tea for over 2000 years. 
• Pay close attention to the botanical name: This herb is Artemisia Capillaris and not Artemisia Annua, they are two different plants. 
• Product Properties: Bitter, Acrid

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 About Plum Flower Quality Herb Powders

Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.                                        

• Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results.
• Manufactured using Unsulfured, Chlorine free, Aluminum Phosphate free herbs when possible.
• Microbials and heavy metals tested. No preservatives.

Traditional Chinese Herbs

Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs (Teas) emphasize harmony, and balance.

Reference: alternativehealing.org