Can mugwort be soaked in water and drunk?

Mugwort is also known as Artemisia argyi. It has a certain fragrance itself, so it is easy to find in the wild. In rural areas, people generally like to use mugwort to repel insects at home or neutralize unpleasant odors at home, etc. In fact, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, mugwort is also a very good Chinese medicinal material that can play a very powerful role. So, can mugwort be soaked in water and drunk?

The efficacy and effects of drinking wormwood soaked water

Boil water for drinking - enhance immunity

Boil fresh mugwort leaves in water and drink it directly, which can enhance people's resistance to disease, warm the blood, remove dampness and dispel cold. Women with cold constitution can drink mugwort tea to warm the meridians, dispel cold and relieve pain. Female friends who suffer from dysmenorrhea can boil mugwort leaves in water and drink it, which is very helpful for improving cold constitution. It can also stop bleeding, reduce inflammation, relieve asthma, relieve cough, stabilize pregnancy, and have anti-allergic effects.

Boil water to wash your hair - remove dandruff and relieve itching

Boil dried mugwort with water, moisten your scalp with the mugwort water, then wrap your hair with a towel, let the mugwort water stay on your scalp for 10 minutes, then rinse it with shampoo or warm water, and use your fingers to comb your hair repeatedly. Mugwort has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Boiling it in water and washing your hair can remove oil, relieve itching, remove dandruff, and prevent hair loss without damaging the hair and scalp.

Wash your face and soak your feet to dispel cold and dampness

Water boiled with mugwort leaves can also be used for foot soaking, which helps speed up blood circulation and promote the body's metabolism. It can also dispel cold, eliminate internal heat, and treat colds caused by wind and cold. The best time for soaking your feet is about half an hour. During this time, you can add some hot water to prevent the water temperature from dropping. It is best to soak until you sweat slightly. Washing your face with water boiled with mugwort can have a certain therapeutic effect on dermatitis and eczema, but it cannot be used for a long time. 3 to 5 times a month is enough. It should be noted that this method is not suitable for patients with fever or high blood pressure.

Bathing with mugwort water can relieve prickly heat and itching

Add 30 grams of mugwort to water and put it in a pot to boil for 15 minutes. After the mugwort water has cooled down, use a towel dipped in the mugwort water to wipe the areas where the baby has a lot of prickly heat. Then pour the mugwort water into a basin, adjust the water temperature, and give the baby a bath. Boiling water with mugwort leaves and giving it to children to bathe can promote their physical health to a certain extent. It can also treat eczema, prickly heat, diaper rash, etc. It is also helpful for insect bites and itching.