Methods for treating cold uterus with mugwort leaf
There is a post circulating online claiming that eating mugwort leaf with eggs and brown sugar can help with fertility. However, experts point out that there is no record of mugwort leaf aiding fertility in the pharmacopoeia, so blindly following this method is not recommended.
Mugwort leaf is a commonly used herb in gynecology. It has the function of warming the uterus. There are also Chinese patent medicines such as Mugwort Leaf Warming Uterus Pill, which are used to treat menstrual disorders. However, there is no record in the pharmacopoeia of mugwort leaf aiding fertility or supporting pregnancy. Nevertheless, experts also point out that if a woman is infertile due to cold uterus, regular consumption of mugwort leaf can warm the uterus and indirectly treat infertility.
During the postpartum confinement period, mothers can have their family members help them boil water with mugwort leaf for washing their hair and bathing. This can help regulate qi and blood, dispel cold and dampness, stop bleeding, promote sleep, regulate menstruation, and has many other benefits. Using mugwort leaf for making herbal pillows or fumigation can also prevent diseases.
Eating eggs boiled with mugwort leaf can have a certain effect in dispelling cold from the uterus. It is also important to exercise regularly to improve blood circulation. You can drink water soaked with astragalus, jujube, or angelica sinensis to nourish qi and regulate blood, so that both qi and blood are abundant. This is also an effective way to dispel cold from the uterus. Eat more blood-nourishing foods such as donkey-hide gelatin and dates. It is also important to keep warm in daily life. During menstruation, avoid eating cold and spicy foods such as watermelon, cucumber, and coffee.
In addition, you can try the method of moxibustion with mugwort stick. Generally, two acupoints are selected: Qihai acupoint 1.5 inches below the center of the navel, and Guanyuan acupoint 3 inches below the center of the navel. Use a mugwort stick to moxibustion for 30 minutes every day, which can have a good effect.
