The materials and tools needed for wormwood processing are wormwood, scissors, ropes, gauze bags, large iron pots, boiling water and storage containers.
1. Harvest wormwood: When wormwood is ripe, it is usually harvested in late summer or early autumn. Cut the wormwood with scissors, and make sure that only the top of the grass is cut, leaving enough stems so that the plant can continue to grow.
2. Cleaning and drying: put the harvested wormwood into clean water and gently stir it by hand to remove dirt and impurities on the surface. Then dry the wormwood, either in the sun or in a ventilated place. Make sure it is completely dry to prevent mildew.
3. Making Ai Bao: Take a proper amount of wormwood, put it in a gauze bag, and tie the bag tightly with a rope. This will be convenient to hang and use.
4. Boil: put a large iron pot on the stove or stove, add enough water, and adjust it to medium and small fire. After the water boils, put the moxa bag into the pot and let it soak in the water. Keep the temperature of the water, gently stir the wormwood to ensure that the wormwood evenly releases the aroma and effective components, and boil for 30 minutes.
5. Filtering and storage: filter the liquid medicine with a filter or gauze to remove residues and particles. Pour the filtered liquid medicine into a clean storage container and seal it. Store in a cool and dry place to avoid direct sunlight, so as to prolong the shelf life.
Popularization and application of wormwood.
Wormwood is a kind of Chinese herbal medicine with a long history and diverse functions. It is widely used in Chinese medicine and traditional herbalism. In addition to the above-mentioned basic processing methods, wormwood has other processing and use methods, which can be used for moxibustion therapy after baking. Ignite wormwood, put it at a certain distance, and smoke and roast specific acupuncture points on the body to achieve the effect of warming meridians, promoting blood circulation and eliminating dampness. Wormwood is widely used in moxibustion and moxibustion in the field of traditional Chinese medicine.
Moxibustion is a method of burning wormwood to generate heat energy and stimulate acupoints and meridians. Moxibustion is considered to promote blood circulation, warm the body, enhance immunity, relieve pain and adjust the balance of yin and yang. Wormwood is also used in the food field, such as wormwood cake, wormwood cake and so on. When it is added to food, it not only adds flavor, but also has health care function.
Artemisia argyi can also be used to regulate drinks, which is thought to promote digestion and relieve stomach discomfort. Wormwood also has certain beauty and nursing functions. Artemisia argyi can be used in traditional Chinese medicine bath, which is thought to relieve fatigue, promote blood circulation and keep skin healthy and smooth. In addition, wormwood can also be used as a wormwood mask, which is considered to purify the skin and help regulate the oil balance. Artemisia argyi can also be used as organic fertilizer or crop protection agent in agricultural field.