Can mugwort leaf wash be used for urticaria?
Apr 20, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wan
Introduction
For patients with urticaria whose skin is not damaged, mugwort leaves boiled in water can be used to wash the affected skin areas, which may help relieve itching caused by urticaria, as mugwort has the effects of warming the meridians, stopping bleeding, removing dampness, and relieving itching. However, if the skin of urticaria patients is injured due to scratching, infection, or other reasons, it is not recommended to use mugwort for washing, as it may irritate the affected skin.
For patients with urticaria, mugwort leaf washes may be used if the skin has not been damaged. However, if the skin is already injured, it is not recommended to use mugwort leaf wash. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Suitable for washing
Mugwort leaf is a traditional Chinese herb derived from the leaves of the Artemisia plant. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), mugwort leaf has the effects of warming the meridians, stopping bleeding, removing dampness, and relieving itching. If the skin of a patient with urticaria remains intact without any damage, the affected area can be washed with water boiled with mugwort leaves, which may help alleviate itching caused by urticaria.
2. Not suitable for washing
When the skin of a patient with urticaria is damaged due to scratching or infection, using mugwort leaf wash is not recommended, as it may irritate the affected skin.
Mugwort leaf is not a primary treatment for urticaria. Patients should seek professional TCM practitioners at a hospital, who will determine the underlying cause of urticaria through pulse diagnosis and medical history evaluation, and then prescribe appropriate treatments such as herbal decoctions or traditional Chinese patent medicines. During treatment, patients are advised to adjust their clothing and avoid wearing excessive synthetic fiber garments.
