Course Overview

This is another exciting episode of the Sperb's Herbs podcast. This episode covers the Chinese herb Ai Ye (Mugwort). Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb. Besides covering the basics of Chinese herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb. And then there is always something a little quirky about an episode. Whether that is a unique story or an interesting perspective, there will always be something different to learn about episode's herb.

Course Objectives

• Comprehend basic Chinese and bio- medical information about Ai Ye (Mugwort).
• Converse about the current scientific evidence about the uses, dangers, and effectiveness of Ai Ye (Mugwort).
• Understand the history of Ai Ye (Mugwort), especially in the context of the Chinese classics.
• Understand and prevent any potential drug-herb interactions.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 15 minIntroduction.

15 min - 45 minDiscussion of Ai Ye (Mugwort).

45 min - 1 hrsSummary.