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Can applying mugwort to the navel really help with weight loss?

May 09, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, applying mugwort patches to the navel may have a certain auxiliary effect on weight loss; however, the effectiveness varies among individuals and should not be used as the primary weight loss method. It must be combined with scientific approaches. The mugwort leaf ingredient in the patch stimulates acupoints around the navel, which can accelerate local blood circulation, promote metabolism, and help eliminate excess dampness from the body, thereby improving edema-type obesity caused by excessive dampness.

Generally speaking, applying mugwort patches on the navel may have a certain auxiliary effect on weight loss, but the effectiveness varies among individuals and should not be considered a primary weight loss method. It should be combined with scientific approaches. A detailed explanation is as follows:

　　

The mugwort leaf component in the patch stimulates acupoints around the navel, accelerating local blood circulation, promoting metabolism, and helping eliminate excess moisture (dampness) in the body. This may improve edematous obesity caused by excessive dampness. For digestive issues such as indigestion and abdominal distension caused by deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach, mugwort patches may improve the digestive function of the spleen and stomach through warming effects, thereby indirectly assisting weight loss. Certain mugwort patches might regulate neurotransmitter secretion through acupoint stimulation, thus suppressing appetite.

The efficiency of drug absorption through the skin is limited, and the actual amount of medicine absorbed into the body is insufficient to directly break down fat or achieve weight loss. Obesity has complex causes; mugwort patches may be effective for dampness-induced obesity but have limited effect on simple obesity or genetic obesity. Long-term use may cause skin allergies such as redness and itching, and sensitive individuals may even experience menstrual disorders.

If symptoms such as skin redness, itching, or pain occur during use, the patch should be removed immediately and the skin washed. If any discomfort or questions arise, it is advisable to consult a doctor or a qualified traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for advice.

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