What are the benefits and effects of washing the face with mugwort leaves?

Generally, washing the face with mugwort (Artemisia argyi) leaves has various benefits and effects, including antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, promoting diuresis to reduce jaundice, and clearing heat and detoxifying. The specific details are as follows:

1. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: Mugwort leaves can inhibit bacterial growth. Washing the face with mugwort helps fight bacteria and reduce inflammation, alleviating symptoms such as itchy skin, and improving conditions like acne and allergic urticaria.

2. Promoting diuresis and reducing jaundice: Mugwort has the effect of promoting diuresis and reducing sallow complexion. Washing the face with mugwort leaves can improve symptoms caused by sluggish facial blood circulation, such as a slightly yellowish or pale, dull complexion and increased facial wrinkles.

3. Clearing heat and detoxifying: Mugwort also has heat-clearing and detoxifying properties. Washing the face with mugwort can help relieve eye strain, dry eyes, dizziness, and headaches caused by prolonged visual tasks.

In addition, washing the face with mugwort may also promote blood circulation and resolve blood stasis. However, patients are advised not to use mugwort for facial cleansing indiscriminately, to avoid potential allergic reactions.