The Efficacy and Effects of Drinking Mugwort Water
Disease description:
My father has been drinking water infused with Artemisia argyi (mugwort) recently, whereas before he used to drink tea. I had never heard of using Artemisia argyi for making tea before. I would like to know what are the effects and benefits of drinking water infused with Artemisia argyi.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Drinking mugwort-infused water offers multiple health benefits and functions. It can warm the channels and stop bleeding, demonstrating effective therapeutic effects on conditions such as amenorrhea caused by cold deficiency in women and irregular vaginal bleeding outside the menstrual period. Mugwort water can also dispel cold and relieve pain, commonly used in treating disorders such as cold deficiency in the lower jiao and dysmenorrhea. Additionally, mugwort possesses insecticidal and antibacterial properties, providing effects of removing dampness and relieving itching for skin conditions such as eczema, genital sores, scabies, and癣 (a type of fungal skin infection). However, it is important to note that mugwort has a strong medicinal property; prolonged usage should be avoided to prevent adverse effects such as invasion of cold pathogens into the body. Drinking mugwort water in moderation is beneficial to health, but it is advisable to do so under the guidance of a physician.
