Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Chinese mugwort (Artemisia argyi, also known as Ai Ye) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), particularly for stopping internal bleeding (hemostasis), such as in cases of uterine bleeding, nosebleeds, or blood in the stool. In classical TCM texts, Ai Ye is described as warming the meridians and stopping bleeding—especially when bleeding is due to cold or deficiency. It is often included in herbal formulas for gynecological disorders, such as abnormal uterine bleeding or threatened miscarriage, and may also be applied externally or used in moxibustion (the burning of mugwort on or near the skin).

Scientific studies on the hemostatic efficacy of Chinese mugwort are limited, with most evidence remaining anecdotal or based on traditional use. Some preliminary pharmacological research indicates that extracts of Artemisia argyi may have mild vasoconstrictive and coagulation-promoting effects, but robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. Thus, while its use is well established in TCM and supported by centuries of traditional practice, there is insufficient scientific evidence to fully validate its efficacy for treating internal bleeding by Western medical standards.

In summary, Chinese mugwort’s use for internal bleeding is justified primarily by tradition, with some suggestive but low-level scientific support.

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