Artemisia sinensis, a semi-shrub-like herbaceous plant of the genus Artemisia in the Asteraceae family, known for its strong fragrance and robust growth.
In autumn, the plant blooms with bright yellow flowers and oblong achenes.
In China, Artemisia is not only known for its unique medicinal properties, but also as a precious ingredient for its delicious taste and rich nutrients.
The history of medicinal use of Artemisia sinensis can be traced back toThe Book of Materia Medica, praised forThe effect of clearing heat and dampness, reducing yellowing, is a common Chinese medicine for jaundice and hepatitis.
Artemisia sinensis hasClear the dampness and heatCholeretic yellowingIt can help the body to expel dampness and heat, so that bile is excreted normally, thereby improving the symptoms of jaundice.
Whether it is yang yellow or yin yellow, Artemisia sinensis can exert its unique curative effect. In addition,Artemisia sinensis is also used for eczema itchingand so on.
In addition to medicinal,Artemisia is also a delicious ingredient
Artemisia sinensisRich in vitamin CwithVitamin Band contains what the human body needsA variety of trace elementswithMore than 20 kinds of amino acids, which has a good health care function.
In spring, eating more Artemisia can also play a good role in disease prevention and health care. Like other wild vegetables, there are many ways to take Artemisia annua in springSteamed food, yesCold salad, also available inWhen cooking porridge, put the Artemisia directly into the pot and cook it together, Yinchen Artemisia porridge also tastes more delicious.
According to"Materia Medica".It is recorded that Yin Chen Artemisia because of itSurvive the winter and do not die, spring is born because of Chen Gen,Hence the name because of ChenIn the summer, its seedlings become artemisia. Therefore,Artemisia sinensisIt also symbolizes tenacity and unyieldingness.
Modern pharmacological researchThe multiple roles of Artemisia sinensis were further revealed, including:Antioxidant, vasodilator, antibacterial, antiviral, antitumor, hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic, hypotensive, improve immunity, diuretic, asthma, antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory, etc.
These findings further prove the status of Artemisia sinensis in traditional herbal medicine and provide more possibilities for its application in modern medicine.
Artemisia sinensis is propagated in a variety of ways, and can be propagated by sowing or dividing. It does not have high requirements for soil, especially salt and alkali tolerance, so it is widely planted in Shanxi, Shaanxi, Anhui and other places in China.
Artemisia annua not only has medicinal properties, but is also suitable for softening hard landscaping ground cover materials or courtyard floral landscape arrangements, adding a touch of green to our environment.
Artemisia annua is a plant that is both medicinal and edible, and its rich nutritional value and diverse medicinal effects make it a valuable resource in our daily life.
Whether as a medicinal or ingredient, Artemisia annua can bring us health and deliciousness. Let us cherish this gift of nature and make rational use of Artemisia sinensis to add a guarantee to our health.
Note: This article is for popular science reference only, if you feel unwell, please be sure to follow professional medical advice, seek medical attention in time, and do not use drugs without authorization.
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