What is the effect of wormwood? Can wormwood help lose weight?

1. Function

1. Mosquito repellent: The mosquito repellent effect of mugwort is very obvious. It can emit a special smell. Mosquitoes do not like this smell, so they will stay away from it, thus achieving the effect of repelling mosquitoes.

2. Antitussive: There are many reasons for coughing. If it is caused by a sudden drop in temperature leading to the invasion of cold air, mugwort can be used for treatment. The leaves are usually picked and soaked in water to drink, or they can be made into soup or juice.

3. Remove dampness: Mugwort can remove moisture from the body, and is especially effective for people with cold body. Soak it in boiling water, take it out after a few minutes, add water to cool it down, and then soak your feet in warm water.

4. Antibacterial: Mugwort has antibacterial and antiviral functions. It can be dried and crushed to make moxa wool, and then put it into sachets or pillows. This can not only repel mosquitoes, but also kill bacteria and disinfect, killing two birds with one stone.

2. Can I lose weight?

Mugwort has no direct effect on weight loss, but it can help. Generally, soaking your feet in mugwort, especially after dinner, can speed up blood circulation and help digestion, thereby promoting weight loss. If you really want to lose weight, you still need to exercise more, control your diet, and ensure that the energy you consume every day is greater than the energy you consume.

3. How to use

1. Soak in water: Brew mugwort with boiling water. It can be used for drinking or bathing. These are the most common uses. Although simple, the effects are still very good.

2. Edible: Mugwort can also be eaten, but generally only the young shoots are eaten. If they are old, the taste will be bad. In addition to cooking, it can also be used to squeeze juice. The juice and flour can be used to make various pasta, such as mugwort balls, glutinous rice cakes, etc.

3. Moxibustion: Moxibustion is another common usage. Dry it and chop it into moxa, which is then processed into moxa sticks. Light it and use it to fumigate the acupoints to achieve therapeutic effects, and it works best when combined with acupuncture.