Mugwort is basically found all over the country. According to statistics, there are more than 180 varieties in our country. In terms of functions, it is divided into medicinal, edible, ornamental, incense, etc., and it is called "Diamond in the Grass" called. Traditional medicinal properties theory believes that moxa leaves regulate qi and blood, remove cold and dampness, warm menstruation, stop bleeding, and prevent miscarriage. Modern experimental research has proven that mugwort leaves have antibacterial and antiviral effects; antiasthmatic, antitussive and expectorant effects; hemostatic and anticoagulant effects; sedative and anti-allergic effects; liver-protective and choleretic effects, etc. It can be taken internally or externally, and can be used for moxibustion. It can be used to make soup, stir-fry into tea and make drinks, make sachets, cushions and knee pads, refine essential oils, make toiletries to purify the air, etc. It is closely related to life.

1. Soak your feet in water

Take dry or fresh mugwort, boil it in water or brew it in hot water, put your feet into the basin, and wait for half an hour before going to bed. , has the functions of sleeping, promoting blood circulation and treating colds. A true folk prescription that achieves multiple goals with one stone.

2. Take a bath

Mugwort has the effect of anti-inflammatory, sterilizing and relieving itching. There are many records in folk and medical books. If you have itchy skin or back pain, you can boil water with mugwort and take a hot bath to relieve fatigue and relieve itching. In summer, it is also helpful to prevent mosquito bites.

3. Make sachets

Mosquito bites occur frequently in summer, and sometimes, it is simply impossible to prevent them. Especially for children who are relatively young, you can pick fresh mugwort leaves at this time, dry them in the shade, and put them into sachets. They can be hung on the child's body to prevent mosquito bites. They can also be hung on walls, windows, and doorways to prevent mosquito bites. It is said among the people that it also has the effect of warding off evil spirits.

4. Mugwort pillows

Mugwort pillows are common among the people. Generally, fresh mugwort is picked in spring and summer, the branches are removed, leaving the mugwort leaves, dried in the shade, and sewn with cloth bags. Live, put into pillows, have sleeping and sedative effects.

5. Moxibustion ball

Moxibustion is actually very simple to make. In the past few years, I picked fresh moxa leaves, mashed them directly, rolled them into balls, and dried them in the sun. Yes, it can also be made by drying and mashing it into moxa velvet, but the latter is more troublesome.