青蒿 (Artemisia annua)
Number: RM_028 | English Name: Sweet Wormwood
Overview Card
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Medicinal Part | Stems and leaves |
| Flavor and Channel | Bitter, acrid, cold; enters the Liver and Gallbladder Channels |
| Core Effects | Clear heat and relieve summer heat, eliminate dampness, and stop malaria |
| Associated Essential Oil | Artemisia annua essential oil |
Basic Information
Origin: China
Core Effects:
- Clear heat and relieve summer heat
- Eliminate dampness
- Stop malaria
Classic Formula References
Qinggu San (From Zhengzhi Zhunren)
Original Formula Composition: Yin chaihu, Huhuanglian (King), Qinjiao, Biejia, Digenpi, Artemisia annua (Minister), Zhimu (Assistant), Gancao (Guide)
Effects and Indications: Clearing虚 heat; reducing bone steam. Treats internal heat due to yin deficiency, bone steam heat, and afternoon fever.
Qinghao Biejia Tang (From Wenbing Tiandian)
Original Formula Composition: Artemisia annua (King), Biejia (Minister), Xianshengdi (Minister), Zhimu, Mudanpi (Assistant)
Effects and Indications: Nourishing yin and clearing heat. Treats late stage of warm disease, where the pathogen hides in the yin, with night heat and early coolness.
Clinical Applications
Indications:
- Clear heat and relieve summer heat
- Eliminate dampness
- Stop malaria
Modern Uses: Aromatherapy, essential oil care, daily health care
Usage: Decoction, 3-10g/day; essential oil for external use should be diluted (0.5-2%)
Essential Oil Application: See Artemisia annua essential oil entry
Classic Formula Entries
The following are the classic formula entries associated with this ingredient in the knowledge base (click to view composition, formula explanation, and aromatherapy modification references):
- Qinggu San (CF_083, Zhengzhi Zhunren)
- Qinghao Biejia Tang (CF_085, Wenbing Tiandian)
Effect Tags
- Antipyretic
- Heat-clearing and detoxifying
- Antitumor
Applicable Adjustment Directions
Associated with the health issues/adjustment directions marked in the database for related essential oils (for learning and search, not a diagnostic conclusion):
- Fever
Safety Warnings
Contraindications: Pregnant women, lactating mothers, and infants should use with caution.
Important Tips: ⚠️ If using essential oils, use strictly according to the dilution ratio, avoid direct contact with the skin. Perform a skin test before use.
Compilation Notes: This entry is compiled based on the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, classic medical books, and modern research, for professional learning reference only, and does not constitute medical advice.
Last Updated: 2026-04-23 | Version: v4.2