Can Artemisia selengensis improve poor appetite?
Aug 15, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Yongchao
Introduction
Artemisia selengensis may have a certain auxiliary effect in improving loss of appetite; however, attention should be paid to cooking methods and portion control, as it cannot resolve all types of appetite issues. If Artemisia selengensis is cooked with excessive oil or strong seasonings, its natural fragrance may be masked, and it could potentially irritate the gastrointestinal tract, thereby negatively affecting appetite improvement. In daily life, improving loss of appetite should involve a light diet and regular作息 (作息 should be translated as "lifestyle habits" or "routine作息" depending on context; please confirm if "作息" should be transliterated or further clarified).
Generally, Artemisia selengensis may serve as an auxiliary aid in improving loss of appetite, but attention should be paid to cooking methods and consumption quantity. It cannot resolve all types of appetite loss. Detailed analysis is as follows:
Artemisia selengensis is a common vegetable with a fresh aroma, containing volatile aromatic substances, dietary fiber, and vitamins. Among these components, the volatile aromatic substances can stimulate the sense of smell and taste, helping to restore appetite; dietary fiber can promote gastrointestinal motility, improve gastrointestinal function, and alleviate poor appetite caused by slow digestion. Eating Artemisia selengensis in moderation, especially when prepared using light methods such as quick stir-frying or cold mixing, can help improve appetite through its flavor and nutritional content, and generally does not cause adverse reactions. However, excessive consumption may overload the gastrointestinal tract due to its coarse fiber content, causing discomfort such as abdominal distension, thereby worsening appetite problems.
If Artemisia selengensis is cooked with excessive oil or heavily seasoned with irritating spices, it may mask its natural freshness and potentially irritate the gastrointestinal tract, which is not conducive to improving appetite. In daily life, improving loss of appetite should involve a light diet and regular作息 (作息 means rest and work patterns, so maybe "regular作息" can be translated as "regular rest and作息" or simply "regular作息" if it's a known term), and when necessary, adjusting dietary structure and combining various ingredients to better maintain a normal appetite state.
