Artemisia Argyi vs Achillea Millefolium Var

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Artemisia Argyi

Artemisia argyi

Womens Health

Achillea Millefolium Var

Achillea millefolium var. rosea

Womens Health

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Artemisia Argyi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Achillea Millefolium Var

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Chinese mugwort used extensively in TCM moxibustion therapy and internally for menstrual regulation and digestive conditions.

Pink-flowered variety of yarrow found across European meadows used in Celtic and Slavic folk medicine for wound healing, fever, and menstrual conditions.

Active Compounds

thujone, cineole, borneol, flavonoids

azulene, achillicin, flavonoids, camphor, tannins

Traditional Uses

moxibustion herb in TCM, menstrual regulation treatment, warming digestive remedy

wound healing, fever, menstrual disorders, digestive complaints, antimicrobial

Modern Uses

warming, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antispasmodic

Adult Dosage

3-9g dried herb as tea; topical moxibustion

4g dried herb as tea 3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy - emmenagogue, liver disease

pregnancy, allergy to Asteraceae, anticoagulants

Side Effects

liver toxicity with internal overdose, smoke inhalation

allergic contact dermatitis, photosensitivity

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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