Mugwort contains isoxanthin, which has the effect of inhibiting the growth of tumor cells, antispasmodic and treatment of gastric ulcers. Mugwort flavonoids and polysaccharides have antioxidant activity, and mugwort polysaccharides also have immunomodulatory effects. Mugwort leaves are rich in volatile oils that are antibacterial and antiviral, so they are also often used for fumigation and disinfection in the summer to prevent mosquitoes.

Mugwort has the effect of warming menstruation and dispersing cold, benefiting qi and nourishing blood, and calming the fetus and nourishing the spirit. It is suitable for women with dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, disintegration, or those with a cold constitution.

It should be noted that people with solid body heat should not use more mugwort. In addition, women with unexplained bleeding during pregnancy, abdominal pain and other symptoms, need to diagnose the condition, under the guidance of a doctor to use medication, not abuse.

The dosage of mugwort also needs attention, and must not be excessive. Because after oral consumption of large quantities of mugwort preparations, there will be symptoms of poisoning, due to the nerve reflexes and blood vessels itself is damaged, can incur uterine congestion, hemorrhage, pregnant women and even miscarriage.

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Indoor smoking moxa: moxa smoke for 30 minutes, can play a role in disinfecting and sterilizing the room, drive away pests, clean air, respiratory infectious diseases and other preventive effects, and the smell of incense, non-toxic and harmless.

There are some preventive effects on infectious diseases such as chicken pox, mumps and scarlet fever. It should be reminded that patients with respiratory diseases such as asthma should be cautious of using moxa smoking, not moxa is harmful to such diseases, but many patients are allergic to all kinds of smoke and aggravate the symptoms.

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