Folium Artemisiae Argyi contains isoflavones, which can inhibit the growth of tumor cells, relieve spasm and treat gastric ulcer. Flavonoids and polysaccharides from Folium Artemisiae Argyi have antioxidant activity, and polysaccharide from Folium Artemisiae Argyi also has immunomodulatory effect. Artemisia argyi leaves are rich in volatile oil, which can resist bacteria and viruses. Therefore, it is often used for fumigation and disinfection in summer to prevent mosquitoes.
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The dosage of wormwood also needs attention, and it must not be excessive. Because after a large number of oral mugwort preparations, there will be poisoning symptoms: dry throat, thirst, gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea and vomiting, followed by general weakness, dizziness and tinnitus, limb tremor and even spasm (caused by high excitement of the central nervous system), muscle relaxation, tension and fatigue, and even paralysis after spasm.
Because nerve reflex and blood vessels themselves are damaged, it will lead to uterine congestion, bleeding and even abortion in pregnant women. It can also cause metabolic disorder of liver cells, leading to toxic jaundice and hepatitis. Because it mainly acts on the central nervous system, amnesia, hallucinations and other sequelae often appear after recovery. Patients with chronic poisoning have symptoms such as hypersensitivity, ataxia, fantasy, neuritis, epileptic spasm and so on.
People's Network-wormwood has a miraculous effect on health. Please ask Chinese medicine to identify your physique before use.