The efficacy and function of wormwood, can wormwood be soaked in water and drunk?

1. Efficacy and Function

Mugwort has many benefits. First of all, it can repel mosquitoes, thanks to the strong aroma of the plant itself. Mosquitoes hate this smell and will stay away from it. Secondly, it also has some medicinal effects, such as relieving asthma and cough, removing dampness and relieving cold. It has a therapeutic effect on gynecological diseases of deficiency and cold, and can also treat diseases such as chronic bronchitis and asthma in the elderly.

2. Can I drink it with water?

Mugwort can be soaked in water and drunk. It can be brewed with hot water to make mugwort tea, or used to make soup or porridge. It must be soaked in water in moderation. Too much will be harmful to your health, and patients with yin deficiency and heat in the body should not drink it. Women who are menstruating should not drink it, otherwise it will lead to excessive blood circulation and damage qi and blood.

3. Usage

1. Sachet: Dry the mugwort, crush it into moxa wool, and then stuff it into a cloth bag to make a sachet. It can repel mosquitoes, and you can also use moxa to make pillows to promote sleep.

2. Bathing: Mugwort has many benefits and is also good for the skin. Put it in the bathtub and soak it in boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Then take it out and add water to adjust the temperature, then you can take a bath.

3. Edibility: There are many ways to eat mugwort. Its young shoots and seedlings can be used as vegetables, or they can be washed and chopped to make porridge, or they can be juiced to make various pasta, such as green rice balls, glutinous rice cakes, etc.

4. Moxibustion: Dry the mugwort and crush it into moxa sticks. Light it and use it to fumigate designated acupuncture points. It can dispel cold and promote blood circulation. It can also treat habitual abortion and infertility.