CO2 extracted Artemisiae scopariae - Wormwood
“Mattress Old Wormwood”

Yin Chen’s aroma is reminiscent of fresh grass, yet sharply bitter and clean. It’s effect cuts through, cools and purifies. This Yin Chen Hao essential oil is produced by steam distillation.

Yin Chen Hao dispels damp heat and is one of the most commonly used and most effective herbs for treating Jaundice. Combined properly with other herbs and essential oils it can be used for damp-heat or cold-damp, Yang or Yin types of jaundice originating from Liver, Gallbladder, Stomach or Spleen.

Yin Chen Hao and Qing Hao (Artemisiae annuae) are commonly used together for jaundice.

Various types Liver damp-heat disorders may benefit from Yin Chen Hao essential oil, especially in combination with oils of: Huang Qin (Scutellaria), Chai Hu (Bupleurum) and Bai Dou Kou (Amomi rotundas)

Topically, Yin Chen can be applied for dermatological conditions due to dampness such as urticaria, eczema, rashes, and sores. In one clinical trial, topical application of Yin Chen Hao essential oil twice daily for four weeks was effective for skin and foot fungal infections.

TCM Category: Draining dampness

Channels Entered: Liver, Spleen, Gallbladder, Stomach

Note: Middle

Major Chemical Components: Monoterpenes: pinene, cymene, myrcene, limonene, terpinine, ocimene. Monoterpene ether oxide: 1-8 cineole (eucalyptol). Monoterpene ketones: thujone, carvone, camphor. Monoterpene alcohol: thujyl alcohol. Monoterpene aldehyde: citronellol. Sesquiterpenes: germacrene, caryophyllene, santalene.

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