Can pregnant women use wormwood to fumigate mosquitoes?

Mugwort is a medicinal material with strong health-care effects in life. Whether people take mugwort orally or apply it externally, it can replenish qi and blood, remove dampness and cold. In addition, using mugwort to make cushions or to fumigate mosquitoes are also uses of mugwort. Many mothers suffer from mosquitoes in the summer because they cannot use mosquito coils. So, can pregnant women use wormwood to fumigate mosquitoes?

The leaves of mugwort contain volatile oils, which not only have a strong smell when smoked, but more importantly, they also have a significant effect on the central nervous system. When absorbed in excess, it can excite the central nervous system and cause spasms, which in turn can cause uterine congestion, bleeding, and even miscarriage. Therefore, pregnant women should not use moxa. If you encounter this kind of situation, leave as soon as possible.

Effects of wormwood on pregnant women

1. Mugwort has no effect on pregnant women. This is mainly because mugwort has a very good effect in regulating qi and blood, and can even expel dampness and cold, warm the meridians and stop bleeding, and calm the fetus. It has certain therapeutic effects on chronic diarrhea, vomiting, bleeding, fetal movement disorder, scabies and other diseases. Therefore, it can be used by pregnant women, especially those with internal coldness.

2. Mugwort is bitter, pungent and warm in nature. It enters the spleen, liver and kidneys. It is a purely natural wild medicine. It does not contain pesticide residues, heavy metals and chemicals. Pregnant women can use it without worrying about causing harm to the body. At the same time, pregnant women can make good use of mugwort, which can also play a role in preventing diseases and rehabilitation and health care. This is mainly because mugwort contains antiviral and bactericidal effects, which can avoid epidemics and eliminate disease. Appropriate use of mugwort to soak feet or take a bath during pregnancy can have a certain effect in enhancing immunity.

3. If pregnant women have no damaged skin on their feet, they can soak their feet in mugwort to regulate their body. For some pregnant women with cold body, they can use mugwort to soak their feet, which is also helpful to dispel wind and cold and enhance the immunity of pregnant mothers. Soaking feet with mugwort is good for the circulation of qi and blood throughout the body and the unblocking of joints and meridians. When soaking feet with mugwort, make full use of the medicinal effects of mugwort, which can relieve rheumatic symptoms to a certain extent. At the same time, it can also remove virtual fire and cold fire, and has a certain effect on alleviating oral ulcers, sore throat, periodontitis, gingivitis and other symptoms.