7Artemesia Herb

Artemesia herb (Liu Ji Nu) – The Herb Used in Traditional Systems to Support Normal Blood Circulation and Menstruation ManagementArtemesia herb (Liu Ji Nu), also known as "Diverse Wormwood Herb" or "Anomalous Artemisia," is the traditional Chinese name for the dried whole plant of Artemisia anomala, a bitter, warm herb from the artemisia family that has been part of traditional Chinese herbal systems for over 2000 years. This warm, bitter herb is particularly known for its ability to resolve normal blood stasis, promote normal menstruation, relieve normal pain, transform normal food stagnation and support normal wound healing – making it an ideal choice for people with a tendency toward normal menstrual problems, normal dysmenorrhea, normal blood stasis pain and normal traumatic injuries.Traditional Understanding in TCM SystemsWithin traditional Chinese medicine, artemesia herb (Liu Ji Nu) is described as a warm, bitter herb with acrid and blood-moving character. In the TCM theoretical framework, it acts on the so‑called Heart, Liver and Spleen meridians. According to this traditional description, artemesia herb (Liu Ji Nu) specializes in normal "blood stasis elimination," helps "unblock normal menstruation," "relieves normal pain" and "transforms normal food stagnation" – crucial TCM concepts for normal menstrual health and normal pain relief.Artemesia herb (Liu Ji Nu) is seen in TCM as a classical "blood stasis eliminator and pain reliever" – one of the most important herbs for normal menstruation-related problems. It is traditionally used to promote normal menstrual health, support normal menstrual comfort, ease normal dysmenorrhea, support normal traumatic wound healing and regulate normal food stagnation.Botanical Composition and ResearchArtemesia herb (Liu Ji Nu) contains over 80 bioactive compounds, of which the main ones are:Artemisia ketone (characteristic component)Essential oils (1,8-cineole, α-thujone)Flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol, luteoline)Polyphenols and tanninsCoumarinsPolysaccharidesModern scientific research shows that artemesia herb (Liu Ji Nu) components can offer benefits:Normal blood circulation support: Studies show that certain components can normalize normal blood viscosity and support normal vessel function.Normal menstruation regulation: Research suggests that certain components can support normal menstrual rhythms.Normal pain relief: Flavonoids can support normal pain relief, especially in menstrual context.Anti-inflammatory action: Flavonoids and polyphenols can help maintain normal inflammation balance.Antioxidant activity: Polyphenols possess strong free-radical-fighting action.Normal food stagnation transformation: Essential oils can support normal digestive movement.Normal wound healing: Traditionally used for external application on wounds and traumatic injuries.Traditional Applications – TCM ContextIn traditional TCM formulas, artemesia herb (Liu Ji Nu) is classically used in situations described as:Dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain) with blood stasis characterAmenorrhea (absent menstruation) or irregular menstruationNormal menstrual bleeding problemsNormal abdominal pain related to menstruationNormal pain after delivery or miscarriageNormal traumatic injuries or bruisingNormal food stagnation painNormal blood stasis pain in generalNormal fractures or sprains with blood stasis characterNormal burns or wounds (external application)These are traditionalist descriptions that form part of the TCM thinking system and must not be equated with medical diagnoses in the sense of European medicinal product law.Well-being and Daily UseArtemesia herb (Liu Ji Nu) is valued by modern users as part of professional TCM formulas for normal menstrual health, normal pain relief and normal traumatic healing. This herb is NOT suitable for independent daily use without professional guidance.Many users see artemesia herb (Liu Ji Nu) as part of professional TCM formulas for menstrual health – as a warm, blood-moving element for normal health, ALWAYS under the guidance of a qualified TCM doctor.