Weeds grow everywhere but few people know that they are a medicine that strengthens the skin's resistance, helps wounds heal quickly, and reduces fever quickly.

GĐXH - Wild wormwood often grows in clumps and can be easily seen in many places. However, not everyone knows the uses of this plant.

What is wormwood?

Wild wormwood also has other names such as wild wormwood, flower model, has many characteristics and is the same species as wormwood but is a completely different plant.

The shape of the wild wormwood plant is very similar to that of mugwort, so it is easy to confuse. The biggest difference is that the upper surface of the wild wormwood leaf is light green, the underside has less light gray hair. Meanwhile, the upper surface of the wormwood leaf is dark black, the underside is covered with white hair, smooth as velvet. The smell of crushed wild wormwood leaves is also stronger than that of mugwort.

Wild wormwood is naturally distributed in the northern mountainous provinces of our country with an average altitude of about 800m or more above sea level. The provinces with a large presence and reserves of wild wormwood are Lang Son, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Hoa Binh , Lai Chau...

Wild wormwood grows wild in clumps continuously in wet areas along roadsides, forest edges, on fields or near streams. This plant grows strongly from April to July every year, then begins to flower and bear fruit. The suitable temperature for wild wormwood to grow is 13-18 degrees Celsius.

Wild wormwood has many characteristics and is of the same species as mugwort.

Effects of wormwood

According to Traditional Medicine, wild wormwood has a cooling effect so it is often combined with other medicinal herbs in heat-relieving and anti-inflammatory remedies... The most commonly used part is the part of wild wormwood that is above ground, and can be used fresh or dried.

Research by Showkat Rashid and colleagues shows that most of the active ingredients in wormwood are essential oils. According to modern medicine, the large amount of essential oils in wormwood has very good anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antifungal properties.

The active ingredients in this medicinal herb also prevent the effects as well as quickly eliminate harmful agents that exist on the skin surface or in the body. The essential oils in wormwood also have the ability to support increased resistance for the skin and the whole body, promote wound healing, improve health, reduce fever and stimulate digestive activity.

Due to its high anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, wormwood inhibits activities, prevents bacteria from entering the skin, supports the treatment of atopic dermatitis and accompanying uncomfortable symptoms such as itchy skin, red rash, swelling, edema, scabbing...

In addition, the beneficial active ingredients in mugwort have strong antioxidant effects, helping inflamed skin recover quickly, balance skin moisture, nourish the skin and limit damage to the epidermis. Mugwort also has the ability to quickly relieve itching and burning pain. More specifically, it has the ability to be toxic to 4 cancer cell lines: liver cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer and leukemia.

The large amount of essential oil in wormwood has very good anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antifungal properties.

Notes when using wormwood

Wild wormwood brings many benefits in treating diseases, including atopic dermatitis. However, it is important to use it properly to achieve the best results and prevent health risks.

Some specific notes to pay attention to when using mugwort:

- Wild wormwood only has a supportive effect on treatment and cannot completely replace medicine. Therefore, if you have been prescribed medicine by your doctor, you should strictly follow the doctor's instructions.

- When applying medicine from wild wormwood, you need to use it persistently to achieve effectiveness.

- Wild wormwood grows wild in nature and often grows in humid areas... Therefore, during the harvesting process, you should choose plants that grow in clean areas to avoid contamination, impurities or other toxic substances...

- In case of sensitivity, after using the body has strange symptoms, you should stop taking the medicine and go to a medical facility immediately for examination and early treatment by experts.

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