Effects and Taboos of Artemisia chinensis
As a herb that has been passed down for thousands of years, wormwood occupies an important position in traditional medicine in China. Its unique pharmacological properties are not only reflected in the Dragon Boat Festival customs, but also shine in the field of modern health preservation. This article will systematically analyze the multi-dimensional value of wormwood from a scientific perspective and help you use this natural herb safely and effectively. The core functional system of wormwood and the natural antibacterial barrier system Modern research has found that the volatile oil of wormwood contains eucineol, camphor and other components, and the inhibition rate on Staphylococcus aureus can reach 87.6%(Chinese Herbal Medicine 2021). By fumigating or decocting, a natural protective film can be formed, which has a significant inhibitory effect on respiratory pathogens. It is often used clinically to relieve allergic coughs and chronic bronchitis. Regulation mechanism for warming meridians and dispelling cold. Mosla causes warming to return to the spleen, liver and kidney meridians. The near-infrared radiation generated during moxibustion can penetrate the skin by 5-8cm (WHO data) and promote a 300% increase in microcirculation blood flow. People with Yang deficiency constitution take foot baths three times a week (water temperature 40℃ +30g mugwort leaf), which lasts for one month, can improve the symptoms of cold limbs by 76%. Ecological mosquito repellent application plan The mosquito repellent effect of Artemisia citronellal is 2.3 times that of ordinary insect repellents (Acta Botanica 2022). It is recommended to take 200g of fresh leaves, boil and concentrate it, and mix it with mint to make a spray. The indoor retention effect can reach 6-8 hours. The special formula can be used to repel pests such as cockroaches and clothing moths. Taboo system for the use of wormwood is prohibited for special groups. People with yin deficiency and fire deficiency may experience "adding fuel to the fire" reactions such as dry mouth and insomnia after using it. Long-term moxibustion on acupuncture points such as Zusanli should be avoided in children during the skeletal growth period (3-12 years old). Clinical data show that excessive use may affect growth hormone secretion. The daily upper limit of dose control standard for oral administration is 9g of dry products (standard in the China Pharmacopoeia). Excessive amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. External moxibustion should not exceed 15 strong people at a single time. Typical cases show that continuous moxibustion for 3 hours may cause local nerve paralysis.
In the collision between traditional wisdom and modern science, wormwood has shown unique application value. Reasonable use must follow the principle of "adapting to three factors": according to the time (heavy mosquito repellent in summer and repeated replenishment in winter), according to the location (strengthening dehumidification application in humid areas), and according to the person (use based on physical characteristics). It is recommended to identify the constitution of traditional Chinese medicine before use to give the millennium wormwood a modern vitality.