Bathing with Folium Artemisiae Argyi has the effects of eliminating dampness, expelling cold, relieving itching, sterilizing, tranquilizing and hypnotizing, and has the functions of treating common cold, preventing gynecological diseases, treating eczema of infants, and conditioning postpartum women's physique.

The frequency and time of bathing with mugwort leaves are particular. It is recommended to take a bath two or three times a week for half an hour each time. If it is used to treat infantile eczema, it is recommended to take a bath for about 15 minutes each time.

Folium Artemisiae Argyi bathing also has its taboos, which are not suitable for everyone. People with yin deficiency and blood heat, allergic to mugwort leaves or skin trauma cannot use mugwort leaves. When taking a bath, you should also pay attention to the method. After boiling water, mugwort leaves are skimmed, and only clean water is mixed with warm water to take a bath.