Role of Artemisia argyi
In the field of traditional Chinese medicine health preservation, mugwort leaf has been used for thousands of years as a traditional herbal medicine. This herb with a unique fragrance not only carries profound cultural connotations, but also attracts much attention for its diverse medicinal values. This article will deeply analyze the relationship between Artemisia argyi and wormwood, comprehensively analyze its seven pharmacological effects, and introduce four practical methods in detail. 1. Plant identification: The relationship between Artemisia argyi and wormwood 1.1 Analysis of botanical characteristics Artemisia argyi is a dry leaf of the Compositae Artemisia (scientific name: Artemisia argyi). The plant height can reach 1.5 meters, the main root is strong and branches, and the leaves are pinnately divided. The back is densely covered with gray-white villi. Its heads are arranged in a compound racemes, and the small purple tubular flowers have typical characteristics of Compositae. 1.2 Research on name evolution In plant taxonomy,"wormwood" is the overall name of the plant, and "wormwood leaf" refers specifically to the medicinal parts. There are often other names such as mugwort, medical grass, and moxibustion grass in local dialects, which actually refer to different parts or processing forms of the same species. 2. Seven core medicinal effects 2.1 Antibacterial and antiviral properties Modern research has confirmed that mugwort volatile oil has an inhibition rate of 92% on pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, and has a significant inactivation effect on influenza viruses. It contains eucineol, thujone and other components to form a natural protective barrier. 2.2 Respiratory health care By stimulating the movement of cilia in the respiratory tract, Artemisia argyi can effectively relieve bronchospasm. Clinical trials have shown that its antiasthmatic effect can last for 4 - 6 hours, making it especially suitable for patients with allergic asthma. 2.3 The unique feature of the blood regulation mechanism is that it has the dual effects of hemostasis and anticoagulation: fresh mugwort juice can quickly activate platelets, while processed mugwort charcoal can prolong prothrombin time. This two-way regulation is extremely rare in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. 3. Four classic application methods 3.1 Tea drink health preservation method Take 5 grams of dried mugwort leaves with 3 red dates, and soak in hot water at 85 ° C for 10 minutes. It is recommended to drink it every morning. Women during menstruation can add appropriate amount of brown sugar, but it should not be taken continuously for more than 7 days. 3.2 Dietary conditioning technique Pick young buds before and after Qingming Festival, blanch them in water, mix them with glutinous rice flour in a ratio of 1:3 to make green balls that retain more than 80% of nutrients. Artemisia leaf Laohuo soup, which is popular in Guangdong, needs to be simmered slowly for 2 hours to release its efficacy. 3.3 Mugwort made from Artemisia chinensis after three years of external treatment of traditional Chinese medicine can reach 500 ° C without flame heat radiation when burned. When combined with ginger-separated moxibustion, the penetration rate of drug effect can be improved. Pay attention to moxibustion at each point for no more than 15 minutes to avoid low-temperature burns. 3.4 Medicinal bath health recipe 50 grams of mugwort leaf and 20 grams of ginger are boiled, and mixed into bath water at 38 - 40 ℃. Hip bath can improve gynecological inflammation, while whole body immersion can promote microcirculation, 2 - 3 times a week.
Through systematic sorting, we can see that as the core medicinal part of wormwood, mugwort leaf occupies an important position in both traditional medicine and modern health preservation. Whether it is for internal conditioning or external treatment, the principle of "syndrome differentiation and treatment" must be followed. It is recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner before use and formulate personalized plans based on physical characteristics, so that the wisdom of thousand-year herbal medicines can better serve modern healthy life.