Qing Hao (Artemisiae Annuae Herba)

Qing Hao (Artemisiae Annuae Herba)(The stem is cylindrical, with many branches at the top, longitudinal grooves, and a white pith in the center of the cross-section. Many small capitulum inflorescences, yellow-green.)

Qing Hao (Artemisiae Annuae Herba) Stalk

[Name]

Qing Hao (Artemisiae Annuae Herba)

 [Source]

Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic, Lower Grade

 [Common Use Level]

C

 [Botanical Origin]

The dried stems and leaves of the Asteraceae plant Artemisia apiacea Hance or Artemisia annua L., and related species in the same genus.

 [Characteristics]

The whole plant is about 60~90cm long. The stem is cylindrical with many branches at the upper part. The surface is yellowish-green or brownish-yellow, with longitudinal grooves and ridges. It is light in texture and easily broken. The cross-section has a white, loose pith in the center. The unflowered young branches have bipinnate or tripinnate leaves, which are alternate, dark green, and covered with short hairs. Branches with flower or fruit spikes have sparse or fallen leaves. The remaining leaves are wrinkled and curled, greenish-brown, brittle and easily broken. It often has many small capitulum inflorescences that are yellow-green and arranged in racemes. It has a unique aroma and a slightly bitter taste.

 [Processing]

1. Wash, cut into sections, and air dry. 2. Turtle blood Qing Hao (Artemisiae Annuae Herba)

 [Identification]

《Universal Relief Prescriptions》: “Qing Hao (Artemisiae Annuae Herba). Collected in August and September. Those with seeds are better.” 《Compendium of Materia Medica》: “The deep green ones are the best.” It is better to choose those that are dry, with thick stalks, green color, full seeds, and free of roots and mud.

 [Category]

Whole Herb