The efficacy of Artemisia capillaris porridge

Clears away heat and dampness; reduces jaundice. Indications: jaundice; urination problems; itching of wet sores, etc. Pharmacological studies have shown that it has the effects of promoting bile secretion, protecting liver function, relieving fever, anti-inflammatory, lowering blood lipids, lowering blood pressure, and dilating the coronary arteries. Of course, this is only a study of the components extracted from Artemisia capillaris by Western medicine, and it is difficult to judge how effective it is in clinical applications. The toxicity of Artemisia capillaris is central nervous system inhibition, which manifests as drowsiness and salivation. Excessive use of Artemisia capillaris can cause dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, upper abdominal discomfort, acute liver and gallbladder damage, and there are also reports of arrhythmia. However, therapeutic doses of Artemisia capillaris generally do not cause serious damage.

The efficacy of Artemisia capillaris porridge

1. Choleretic effect

Artemisia capillaris decoction, Artemisia capillaris gardenia decoction, Artemisia capillaris decoction (Artemisia capillaris, gardenia, rhubarb in a ratio of 3:1.5:1) and their alcohol extracts all have the effect of promoting bile secretion in rats, but it is not obvious enough. Artemisia capillaris decoction only shows a slight reduction in the gallbladder contraction of normal people (X-ray examination), and the volume change is not significant.

The water extract and refined concentrated extract of Artemisia capillaris (both with and without the removal of volatile oil) have obvious choleretic effects on dogs with acute gallbladder catheterization and chronic gallbladder fistula. It is speculated that its active ingredients may be water- and alcohol-soluble substances, while the effect of volatile oils is questionable or weak. However, there are also reports that the volatile oil isolated from Nanjing Artemisia capillaris has a choleretic effect on guinea pigs.

2. Effects on experimental hepatitis

Artemisia capillaris decoction, Artemisia capillaris and Gardenia and Rhubarb decoction can all reduce the mortality rate of mice with carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatitis. The water extract and refined concentrated extract of Artemisia capillaris have a more significant choleretic effect on dogs with carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatitis than on normal dogs. The decoction of Artemisia capillaris and Artemisia capillaris volatile oil have no effect on the serum transaminase of rabbits with carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatitis, but the latter can increase the food intake of hepatitis rabbits. It has no effect on improving the mortality rate and hepatocellular lesions in mice with viral hepatitis.

The decoction of Artemisia capillaris has the effect of promoting liver cell regeneration in rabbits.