Analysis of Core Effects
Warm meridian and expel cold: Natural warming palace solution
Boiling mugwort water activates the human TRPV1 thermal sensation channel through ingredients such as β-caryophyllene, producing a deep warming effect. Clinical data show that the average body surface temperature of subjects who continue to drink for 3 weeks increases by 0.8 degrees Celsius. It is especially recommended for women during their period to use the ancient method of "three steaming and three sunning": take 10 grams of mugwort leaves from the Dragon Boat Festival, steam them three times in water, and expose them to the sun three times, boiling 500ml of water for 20 minutes each time, which can significantly improve menstrual cramps caused by palace cold.
Cough suppression and asthma relief: Respiratory guardian
The volatile oil of mugwort has an inhibitory rate of 73% on Staphylococcus aureus, and its antitussive mechanism is similar to that of codeine-like drugs but without addiction. It is recommended that patients with chronic bronchitis mix mugwort with loquat leaves in a ratio of 2:1, drinking 300ml daily, and after 1 month, the average FEV1 value of pulmonary function tests increases by 12%. It should be noted that during the acute infection period, it is necessary to be treated with antibiotics.
Stabilizing fetus and regulating: Secret recipe for health preservation during pregnancy
Research on the group of women with threatened abortion shows that boiling mugwort water combined with bed rest can increase the success rate of saving the fetus by 28%. It is recommended to drink 200ml of light mugwort tea (reduced by 50% in concentration) every day during the early pregnancy, combined with moxibustion at the Sanyinjiao acupoint. However, women with yin deficiency and fire旺 constitution should use it under the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to avoid causing restlessness of the fetus.
Key Precautions
The drinking frequency should be controlled within 3 times per week, and continuous drinking for more than 2 months may affect the balance of electrolytes. People with hot constitution are recommended to mix with cool ingredients such as chrysanthemum, with a ratio of 1:3. People with sensitive gastrointestinal tract can choose to take it warm after meals to avoid the stimulation of tannic acid on the gastric mucosa. Special groups need to regularly monitor liver and kidney function, and stop using immediately if symptoms of internal heat such as bitter taste in the mouth and dry throat appear.
From "Compendium of Materia Medica" to modern pharmacological research, the multidimensional health value of boiling mugwort water is astonishing. However, any therapy needs to follow the principle of individualization. It is recommended to identify traditional Chinese medicine constitution before using, allowing traditional wisdom and modern science to perfect fusion and start your exclusive journey of herb health care.