Yin Chen Hao

Herbs that drain dampness 

 

 

Channels: LIV, SP, GB, ST

Properties: Bitter, Spicy, Cool

Common: Yinchenhao Shoots and Leaves, Capillaris

Latin: Herba Artemisiae Yinchenh

Functions:

  • To clear heat and transform dampness;
  • To relieve jaundice

 

Indications & Combinations

 

Jaundice:

 

  1. a) Damp-heat yang jaundice; Yinchenhao is used with Zhizi and Dahuang in the formula Yinchenhao Tang.
  2. b) Cold damp yin jaundice; Yinchenhao is used with Fuzi and Ganjiang in the formula Yinchen Sini Tang.