The function of Artemisia capillaris is not to dispel phlegm, its efficacy is mainly to clear away heat, dispel dampness and reduce jaundice. It is mostly used in the treatment of jaundice which belongs to the evidence of internalization of dampness and heat.
The composition of Yin Chen Artemisia Tang has only three flavors, namely Gardenia, Yin Chen and Rhubarb. This formula is the main formula for treating damp-heat jaundice. Damp-heat jaundice is mainly due to the fact that dampness and stagnant heat are embedded in the liver and gallbladder, the heat cannot reach outward, and there is no way out for the dampness, making the bile spill out.
Yin Chen is cool in nature, good at clearing dampness and heat, its flavor is aromatic, can penetrate the surface, for the treatment of jaundice. Gardenia clears heat and dries dampness, draws dampness and heat downward, and is the subject medicine. Rhubarb can diarrhea heat and expel blood stasis, make the dampness and heat have the way out, for the adjuvant. Dampness-inducing and heat-dissipating go hand in hand, make dampness-heat come out from two stools. It should be noted that this formula should not be used in patients with yin-yellow.
Please use under the guidance of a physician.