Ai Ye Cao generally refers to mugwort leaves, the efficacy of mugwort leaves can be taken internally to warm the menstruation and dissipate cold, relieve pain, stop bleeding, etc., and used externally to relieve itching and dispel dampness.
Mugwort has a bitter, pungent flavor, and its medicinal properties are warm, and it belongs to the kidney, spleen and liver meridians. It can be used internally and externally. When taken internally, it can warm the menstruation, disperse cold, relieve pain and stop bleeding, etc. It can be used to treat cold pain in the abdomen, irregular menstrual cycles, excessive menstruation, nosebleed and vomiting blood.
When used externally, moxa leaves are effective in relieving itching and dampness, and can be used for skin itching.
People who are allergic to mugwort leaves should be prohibited from using mugwort leaves. In addition, due to the warm nature of moxa leaves, people with yin deficiency and blood heat need to take it with caution.
Mugwort has a certain degree of toxicity, and the volatile oil it contains is the main toxic component. Therefore, you can not use excessive use of mugwort leaves, if excessive use of dry throat, gastrointestinal discomfort, weakness, dizziness, tinnitus and other symptoms, you should go to the hospital in a timely manner.
If you need to use mugwort to treat diseases, you should use it under the guidance of a doctor, do not use it at will to avoid adverse consequences.