Qing Hao

Artemisiae Annuae, Herba

Properties: BITTER - COLD
Dosage: 3-9g.
Meridian: KIDNEY, GALLBLADDER, LIVER

-clear summer heat – fever, headache, dizzy, stifling sensation in chest
-clear deficient fever – unremitting fever with no sweating
-cool blood, stop bleeding – purpuric rash, nosebleed
-malarial disorders – alternating fever and chills

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press