Artemisia ordosica

Artemisia ordosica

(Xinjiang Chinese herbal medicine manual)

[synonym] kekeri (Uygur name).

[source] it is the whole plant of Artemisia ordosica.

[plant morphology] Artemisia ordosica

Herbs perennial, ca. 50 cm tall, much branched, leaves alternate, sessile, lanceolate, apex acute, base with sparse teeth or lobes. Inflorescence solitary at the top of branchlets; involucre numerous, arranged into several layers, margin membranous, like fish scales; flowers purplish red.

Born in dry places such as roadsides and fields. It is distributed in Xinjiang.

[collection] harvest in summer and autumn.

[chemical composition] this product contains alkaloid 0.033-0.037%, resinous substance 6.8% and tannin 3.03%.

[functions and indications] Xinjiang Chinese herbal medicine manual: "clearing away heat and toxin, promoting blood circulation and detumescence. For carbuncle, furuncle, nameless swelling, and arthritis. "

[usage and dosage] external use: wash with boiling water or apply with boiling cream.