Correct method of boiling water with mugwort leaves

The correct way to boil water with mugwort leaves is as follows:

There are two ways to boil water with mugwort leaves, one is to use dried mugwort leaves, and the other is to use fresh mugwort leaves. Generally speaking, if it is mugwort leaf water for external use, it is recommended to use mugwort leaf dry. Put Folium Artemisiae Argyi into water, boil the water, and simmer for half an hour on low heat until the taste becomes strong. It takes about half an hour to cook.

If it is for drinking, you can use fresh mugwort leaves in the same way. The main function of Folium Artemisiae Argyi water is to warm meridians and dispel cold, which can stop bleeding after decoction and dispel cold and dampness for external use. Folium Artemisiae Argyi water has existed since ancient times, especially as a trusted use method by many elderly people, which shows that Folium Artemisiae Argyi water has its unique efficacy.

Related knowledge:

Wormwood has a close relationship with people's life in China. Every Dragon Boat Festival, people always put wormwood at home to ward off evil spirits. The withered plants are soaked in water for disinfection and itching relief. Mothers often bathe or fumigate with wormwood water.

Traditional medical theory holds that Folium Artemisiae Argyi has the functions of qi and blood, expelling cold and removing dampness, warming channels, stopping bleeding and preventing miscarriage. Modern experimental studies have proved that Artemisia argyi leaves have antibacterial and antiviral effects; Antiasthmatic, antitussive and expectorant effects; Hemostatic and anticoagulant effects; Sedative and antiallergic effects; Protect liver and gallbladder, etc.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Artemisia argyi