Bencao Index https://bencaoindex.com/ https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/yin-chen-hao/ Free to use and republish with visible attribution and a link back to the source page. The catalogue is a reference work and is knowingly incomplete; nothing in it is medical advice. <a href="https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/yin-chen-hao/">Bencao Index</a> yīn chén 茵陈 Herba Artemisiae Scopariae Vigate Wormwood inchin kyunchin Drain Dampness Stomach Spleen Gallbladder Liver

Clears Damp-Heat from the Liver and Gallbladder and resolves jaundice

Yang-type jaundice from Damp-Heat Jaundice from Damp-Cold (Yin type, dull and lustreless), in combination with warming herbs

Clears Heat and resolves Damp in the skin

Skin disease of the lower body from Damp-Heat, including Damp sores, Wind rashes, eczema, weeping lesions and urticaria; can be used alone as a wash

Clears and releases Damp from the Exterior

Damp-Warm febrile disease with fever, body aches, a stifling feeling in the chest, abdominal distension, constipation and dark urine

Promotes urination (a mild effect)