What are the taboos of soaking Artemisia leaves in water?
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Artemisia leaves have a warm nature and bitter taste, and can have the effect of warming the meridians and dispelling cold. Modern medicine believes that this Chinese medicinal herb can also be used to treat cough, asthma, and phlegm. Soaking Artemisia leaves in water is a popular method as it is effective in treating various ailments and is cost-effective. Scientifically using Artemisia leaves can treat ailments such as rheumatism, colds, and poor constitution.
There are many benefits of soaking Artemisia leaves in water. Besides soaking them in water, common methods include direct moxibustion and foot soaking. Generally, boiling a small handful of Artemisia leaves in water and using the resulting liquid to soak the feet is a common practice. If you have a severe cold and damp constitution, you can also drink some ginger and jujube water along with soaking the Artemisia leaves to help restore your health.
【Taboos of soaking Artemisia leaves in water】
First: Do not soak Artemisia leaves for too long
Regardless of the method used to use Artemisia leaves, the duration of use should not be too long. This is because Artemisia leaves have a cold nature, so prolonged use of this Chinese medicinal herb can easily lead to invasion of cold evil in the body, which is not conducive to overall health. Pay special attention to the duration of soaking the feet with Artemisia leaves. Generally, the best time is between fifteen minutes to half an hour. Exceeding this time may easily lead to insufficient blood supply to the brain.
It is not recommended for elderly people who experience dizziness and excessive dreaming to use Artemisia leaves. In addition, patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes, and other conditions should also be cautious when drinking water soaked with Artemisia leaves.
Second: Children should not drink water soaked with Artemisia leaves
The taboos of soaking Artemisia leaves also include certain groups of people who are not suitable to consume this Chinese medicinal herb, especially children. This is because childhood is a period of rapid growth and development, and the use of Artemisia leaves during this period can easily lead to physical deformities, which is not conducive to overall health.
Third: Women should not consume water soaked with Artemisia leaves during menstruation
As mentioned earlier, traditional Chinese medicine considers Artemisia leaves to have a cold nature and bitter taste. During menstruation, women are in a special physiological state, and consuming Artemisia leaves during this time can easily lead to menstrual disorders.
Fourth: The container for soaking Artemisia leaves is important
Artemisia leaves can react chemically with certain metals, which is highly unstable and can produce harmful substances, especially tannic acid and iron. Therefore, it is best to use a wooden basin to store the liquid obtained from soaking Artemisia leaves and consume it promptly.
Fifth: Dietary restrictions when consuming water soaked with Artemisia leaves
To maximize the benefits of Artemisia leaves without affecting overall health, it is necessary to follow certain dietary restrictions while consuming this Chinese medicinal herb. In addition to avoiding cold foods during the period of using this medicinal herb, it is also necessary to minimize consumption of tea and other beverages that contain a large amount of tannic acid. This will help maximize the effectiveness of Artemisia leaves and minimize any potential side effects.
