Artemisia argyi, also known as fragrant artemisia or mugwort, is widely used in folk applications. The most common uses in our daily lives are as sachets and mosquito repellents made from artemisia leaves. In addition, soaking feet in artemisia leaves is also widely practiced. Let's now learn about the benefits and effects of artemisia leaves.
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【Benefits and Effects of Soaking Feet in Artemisia Leaves】
1. Clears heat
Oral ulcers, oral inflammation, otitis media, and throat pain are all caused by excessive internal heat or cold fire in the body.
By boiling artemisia and water together, soaking the feet in the medicinal solution for a while, and waiting for the body to sweat slightly, these symptoms can be effectively relieved.
2. Expels cold
Soaking feet in hot water every day can promote blood circulation and eliminate dampness and cold from the body. Additionally, artemisia can regulate the yin and yang by stimulating the twelve meridians.
3. Eliminates foot odor
Artemisia has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-allergic, and immune-enhancing properties. Targeted use and long-term persistence can help eliminate foot odor and athlete's foot.
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【Methods of Consuming Artemisia Leaves】
1. Artemisia and Ginger Boiled Eggs
Ingredients: 15g of artemisia leaves, 25g of ginger, 2 eggs.
Method: Boil the above ingredients together with an appropriate amount of water. After the eggs are cooked, remove the eggshells and simmer them in the original broth for a while. Drink the soup and eat the eggs twice a day.
Efficacy: It has the effects of warming the meridians, stopping bleeding, supporting pregnancy, and dispelling cold.
2. Artemisia Leaf and Brown Sugar Steamed Eggs
Ingredients: Artemisia leaves, brown sugar, and eggs.
Method: Put 10-15g of artemisia leaves in cold water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes on low heat, then remove the artemisia leaves. Add 1-2 eggs to the broth, and after the eggs are cooked, add brown sugar. Eat the eggs and drink the soup!
Efficacy: Artemisia leaves have the function of warming the uterus, stopping bleeding, and supporting pregnancy, which helps produce high-quality eggs for women with irregular menstruation or cold infertility.
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【Uses of Artemisia Leaves】
1. Making sachets
Artemisia sachets are warm memories of the Dragon Boat Festival. The origin of the sachets sold on the market is unknown, and if low-quality spices are added, it may harm health.
It is not difficult to make sachets by yourself. Grind the artemisia leaves into fluff and stuff them into small fabric bags.
2. Foot bath
Artemisia foot bath bags: Grind dried artemisia leaves into fluff and seal them in tea bags. Before soaking your feet at night, put the tea bags in a wooden bucket with boiling water for a while, and then soak your feet for about 15 minutes. It will make you feel refreshed.
3. Mosquito repellent
Soak a suitable amount of artemisia leaves in camellia oil for about a month in a glass bottle. Then, filter the soaked oil and add essential oils such as lavender, peppermint, and lemongrass. Pour the mixture into a roll-on bottle, and you will have the most environmentally friendly mosquito repellent "weapon" to carry with you.
4. Artemisia porridge
The ancient Chinese had a habit of eating artemisia leaves. Artemisia porridge is cool, refreshing, and easy to digest, making it an excellent choice for the summer.
