Overview

Yin chen refers to the plant species Artemisia capillaris or Artemisia scoparia. It has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCM).

Yin chen contains chemicals that stimulate bile flow and protect the liver. These chemicals might also kill cancer cells and viruses. The oils in yin chen might kill fungus and bacteria.

People use yin chen for asthma, liver disease, menstrual cramps, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

We currently have no information for YIN CHEN overview.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Yin chen is possibly safe. It can cause nausea, bloating, and dizziness. High doses of 15 grams or more are possibly unsafe. These high doses can cause numbness, tremors, irregular heartbeat, and fainting.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: Yin chen is possibly safe. It can cause nausea, bloating, and dizziness. High doses of 15 grams or more are possibly unsafe. These high doses can cause numbness, tremors, irregular heartbeat, and fainting.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if yin chen is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Surgery: Yin chen might act like a sedative. Using it together with anesthesia and other medications given during and after surgery might slow down the central nervous system too much. Stop using yin chen at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Interactions ?

    Moderate Interaction

    Be cautious with this combination

  • Pentobarbital (Nembutal) interacts with YIN CHEN

    Yin chen might cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Pentobarbital also causes drowsiness. There is some concern that taking yin chen with pentobarbital might cause too much drowsiness.

  • Sedative medications (CNS depressants) interacts with YIN CHEN

    Yin chen might cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Some medications, called sedatives, can also cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Taking yin chen with sedative medications might cause breathing problems and/or too much sleepiness.

Dosing

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of yin chen might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.

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