Since the efficacy of mugwort leaves when used externally is mainly to dispel dampness and relieve itching, and at the same time the drug has a certain degree of toxicity, it is not recommended to use mugwort leaves boiled in water to soak in the bath for children suffering from colds.
Ai Ye is the dried leaves of the plant Ai in the family of Asteraceae. It is hard and warm in nature, belonging to the liver, spleen and kidney meridians, and has a small toxicity, with the effect of warming menstruation, stopping bleeding, dispersing cold and relieving pain, and dispelling dampness and relieving itching for external use.
It can be used in the treatment of hematemesis, epistaxis, metrorrhagia (excessive menstrual flow or dribbling), excessive menstruation, fetal leakage (a small amount of vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy), hyperemia, cold pain in the abdomen, and irregular menstrual cold. In addition the drug can be used externally to treat itchy skin.
It should be noted that due to the delicate internal organs of children and the toxicity of mugwort, it is not recommended for children.
If you have a child with a cold, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital, under the guidance of a professional physician to identify the treatment.