Yin Chen Hao
Also known as: Artemisia capillaris, capillaris, virgate wormwood.
Yin Chen Hao is preserved as part of the drainage-oriented TCM branch of the library. It remains Tier 4 because the fit is pattern-based and mechanistic, not strongly supported by modern alcohol-recovery trials.
Where this fits in the system
What it does
Yin Chen Hao is for recovery that feels hot, swollen, or stagnant rather than purely toxic or purely sleep-driven. It is a situational drainage herb in the bottom layer of the protocol.
How it works
Where it fits
The best case for Yin Chen Hao is the morning where heaviness, puffiness, and heat dominate the picture. That is why it appears late in the protocol rather than in the core before-drinking stack.
Higher-tier options in the same role
| Goal | Best (Tier 1) | Strong support (Tier 2) | Situational (Tier 3+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liver protection | DHM (Dihydromyricetin), L-Cysteine, NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine), Sulforaphane | Yin Chen Hao |
Buying guidance
Tea-cut herb from a reputable TCM supplier is enough. Treat it as a specific pattern tool, not a default daily liver supplement.
Deep science · Yin Chen Hao — deep dive
Why it is Tier 4
This page exists because complete coverage matters. The herb stays clearly below the core stack because the evidence here is indirect and pattern-based.