Ai Ye

Herbs that stop bleeding

 

 

Channels: SP, LIV, KI

Properties: Bitter, Spicy, Warm

Common: Mugwort Leaf, Artemisia

Latin: Folium Artemisiae Argyii

Actions:

  • Warms the channels and stops bleeding: Stops menstrual and uterine bleeding from deficient cold conditions, for problems such as possible miscarriage.
  • Dispels cold and alleviates pain: For cold caused dysmenorrhea and abdominal pain.
  • Calms the fetus: For restless fetus syndrome.
  • Relieves asthma, cough, and resolves phlegm: For asthma and cough.

Contraindications:

  • Yin deficiency or heat in the blood

Dosage:

  • 3-9 Grams. Part Used: Leaves