Liu Ji Nu (Artemesia)

Chinese Name: 
Jiu Ji Nu
English Name: 
Artemesia
Functions and Usage: 
  • Dispels blood stasis, unblocks menses - amenorrhea, post partum abdominal pain, pain due to trauma.
  • Topically - burns, bleeding from wounds, contusions.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes): 
Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 3-9g
Channels Influenced: 
Temperature and Taste Properties: 
Contraindications: 
  • Avoid During Pregnancy
Notes: 

There are no additional notes for this herb.

TCM Herbal Sources and More Information

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  • Jin, Yan Ping: New England School of Acupuncture, CHM Pharmacopoeia I and II, Formulas I and II Lecture Notes

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