Long-term pillow of mugwort leaf pillow has certain benefits, because the smell of mugwort leaf aromatic, made of mugwort leaf pillow can relax, sleep and tranquility. But after long-term use, sweat soaked into the pillow, resulting in moisture breeding mold, mites. If there is no timely drying and replacement may cause allergic reactions. So when using moxa pillows, be sure to dry and replace them regularly to avoid adverse effects.
As a Chinese medicine, mugwort leaf is bitter, pungent and warm in nature; it is slightly toxic. It belongs to the liver, spleen and kidney meridians. It has the effect of warming menstruation and stopping bleeding, dispersing cold and relieving pain. It is used in treating hematemesis, epistaxis, metrorrhagia (excessive menstrual flow or more than a few drops), excessive menstrual flow, fetal leakage (a small amount of vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy), hyperemia, cold pain in the abdomen, irregular menstrual cycles, and infertility in the uterus.
If you need to use moxa pillows, it is recommended to consult a medical professional for guidance, do not use on your own to avoid adverse effects.