The difference between big leaf mugwort and small leaf mugwort

Both large wormwood and small wormwood are common varieties of wormwood, especially small wormwood, which is a wild one. It has a good effect on regulating and maintaining the body. Moxibustion is a common traditional treatment method. It can play a good effect in dredging meridians, relieving swelling and preventing diseases. You can also use moxa leaves to soak your feet, which can also relieve fatigue and prevent diseases.

1. The efficacy and function of mugwort

Mugwort has many functions and has been widely used in my country for a long time to treat diseases by taking it internally. Now society has discovered more benefits of mugwort, such as mugwort toothpaste, mugwort shower gel, mugwort oil essence, health belts and many other products. Xiqianzhi is also researching cigarettes with mugwort as the main raw material, which do not contain nicotine and can be used as a substitute for cigarettes.

1. Pharmacological effects of mugwort: In terms of the chemical composition of mugwort, in addition to the main ingredient volatile oil, it also contains tannins, flavonoids, alcohol, polysaccharides, trace elements and other organic components. These elements can effectively regulate the needs of the human body. Pharmacological research has found that mugwort has antibacterial, antiviral, antiasthmatic, antitussive, expectorant, anti-allergic, hemostatic and anticoagulant, and immune-enhancing effects.

2. Benefits of Soaking Feet with Mugwort Leaves

Soaking your feet in mugwort water can effectively eliminate false fire and cold fire, and can treat portal ulcers, sore throat, periodontitis, gingivitis, otitis media and other recurring diseases of the head and face that are related to false fire and cold fire.

To treat the above diseases, you can boil a handful of moxa leaves in water and then soak your feet in the water. Or use a quarter of a pure moxa stick, tear it into pieces and put it into a foot bath, then soak it in boiling water. Then add some warm water and soak your feet until you sweat slightly. Then remember to drink plenty of warm water and be careful not to eat cold food. Get some rest. Generally, after soaking for two or three days in a row, the discomfort in the head, face, and throat caused by false fire or cold fire will be significantly improved or disappear.

However, you should not soak your feet in mugwort leaves frequently, because soaking your feet in mugwort leaves can draw the false fire and cold fire downward, which will cause Qi and blood deficiency in the head and face, and insufficient blood supply, which will cause dizziness, headaches, and emotional changes.

For patients with severe cold and dampness in the body, you can soak your feet in mugwort water once a week. While soaking the mugwort, drink a cup of ginger and red dates water to dispel the cold without causing diarrhea. For patients with severe cold and dampness in the body, you can soak your feet in mugwort water once a week. While soaking the mugwort, drink a cup of ginger and red dates water to dispel the cold without causing diarrhea.

However, some people are very weak and will have toothache, mouth ulcers, etc. after eating some nourishing foods. In such cases, you can wait until you get a sore throat before soaking your feet in moxa water. When you don't have a sore throat, you can continue to eat nourishing foods and insist on soaking your feet in warm water every day. Be careful not to eat cold foods to prevent the invasion of cold and dampness. Gradually you will find that it is not easy to get a sore throat after eating nourishing foods, and your physical fitness will slowly improve.