Artemisia argyi, also known as wormwood, wormwood, wormwood and so on. In traditional Chinese medicine, wormwood has the characteristics of warm nature, bitter taste and pungent taste. Folium Artemisiae Argyi is a plant with strong fragrance, obvious taproot, easy to distinguish thickness, thick leaves, clear veins and some dark gray hairs attached to the periphery of the leaves.

What are the effects of wormwood?

The medicinal value of wormwood is very high, so what are its main functions? Let me make a list for you!

1. First, the mosquito repellent effect. This is often known and obvious in our daily life. During the Dragon Boat Festival, wormwood is often inserted and bathed at the door, all in order to drive away annoying mosquitoes in summer.

Secondly, a good sleep is helpful to sleep. Most people only know that lavender helps sleep, but they don't know that mugwort leaves also help sleep. Because of the unique fragrance of mugwort leaves, the pillow made of mugwort leaves can accompany you at night and relieve your fatigue all day.

3. Next, the effects of preventing miscarriage, regulating qi and warming menstruation. I often see "Ai Xun" in Gong Dou's plays. Here has played the role of Artemisia argyi to protect the fetus. At the same time, the warming effect of Folium Artemisiae Argyi can be used as a gynecological medicine. For the treatment of irregular menstruation and prolonged menstrual period, Artemisia argyi can be used to dispense medicine.

Finally, Artemisia argyi also has the effect of relieving asthma and relieving cough.

There are so many benefits of mugwort leaf, so how to use mugwort leaf in daily life? Let me give you some hints!

1. Eat mugwort leaves. Artemisia argyi is very good food. In ancient times, mugwort leaves were mixed in rice cakes and cooked together. Fresh and tender Folium Artemisiae Argyi and soft glutinous rice are mixed according to the ratio of 1: 2, and a little nuts are added. After steaming, it is a delicious mugwort leaf ciba. Why don't you try?

Tip: Although Folium Artemisiae Argyi is good, it should not be eaten in large quantities when using it. If you take it in large quantities for a long time, you must follow the doctor's advice!

2. mugwort leaves soak feet. Soak feet in boiling water with dried mugwort leaves instead of fresh mugwort leaves. Boiling about 50g of Folium Artemisiae Argyi with water, cooling for a while, and soaking feet with Folium Artemisiae Argyi water can relieve foot fatigue. People with severe cold and dampness can choose this method once a week, during which they should drink more hot water and eat less cold things.

3. bath with mugwort leaves. If you accidentally get caught in the rain or catch a cold, taking a bath with mugwort leaves in time can drive away the cold and prevent the occurrence of a cold.

4. Artemisia argyi smoked house. The smoke from burning mugwort leaves can obviously inhibit many diseases and bacteria, and can disinfect the surrounding environment. Attention: pay attention to safety and fire prevention when fumigating houses with mugwort leaves, and beware of fire.