Why is mugwort known as the 'king of herbs'?

In addition to being used as a vegetable, mugwort also has "golden" effects in protecting health - Illustration photo

Mugwort , scientifically known as Artemisia vulgaris, is a plant species in the Asteraceae family. This is a perennial herb with longitudinally grooved stems and alternate, petiolate leaves. The colors of the two sides of the leaves are different: the upper surface is smooth and dark green, the lower surface is ash-white, and has many small hairs.

Mugwort grows wild in many places across the country and can be planted around the house for medicinal purposes.

According to Oriental medicine, mugwort is bitter, spicy, warm, enters the spleen, liver, and kidney meridians, and has the effect of warming the uterus, stopping bleeding, stabilizing the fetus, expelling cold, and relieving pain. Mugwort can be used to cook dishes, make a drink, or make a compress.

According to Dr. Nguyen Van Thai (Military Institute of Radiation Medicine and Oncology) , some of the wonderful health benefits of mugwort are as follows:

- Support for joint pain treatment : In traditional medicine, mugwort is used as a remedy to support the treatment of joint pain thanks to its active ingredients that have pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects.

In addition, combining mugwort and sea salt will help clear the blood, warm the body, improve mobility, and is very beneficial in supporting the treatment of arthritis.

- Anti-inflammatory : Mugwort contains powerful anti-inflammatory compounds such as flavonoids and sesquiterpene lactones, which help reduce inflammation and swelling in damaged joints.

Inflammation is one of the main causes of joint pain, so mugwort can effectively help relieve this symptom.

- Pain relief : Mugwort has natural pain-relieving properties. Studies have shown that mugwort can relieve pain by inhibiting pain transmitters in the body. Using mugwort in medicines or as a hot compress can help relieve joint pain.

- Improves blood circulation : Mugwort helps improve blood circulation, thereby providing more oxygen and nutrients to the joints. This not only helps reduce pain but also supports the recovery process of damaged tissues.

- Enhance joint function : Mugwort can help improve joint function by protecting and strengthening the cartilage structure. Ingredients in mugwort such as organic acids and vitamins nourish cartilage, making joints more flexible and healthy.

- Antibacterial, antifungal treatment for joint pain : Mugwort has antibacterial and antifungal properties, which help prevent infection in damaged joints. This is especially important for people with infectious arthritis.

Note when using mugwort

According to health experts, although mugwort has many health benefits, caution should be taken when using it.

Do not use mugwort for a long time, because it can cause heat in the body, insomnia, palpitations, and acne.

For women who need to use dishes with mugwort for nourishment or to stabilize pregnancy... should only use 3 - 5 small tips (9 - 15g fresh), avoid overdose.

Wormwood eggs are a nutritious and medicinal dish that improves health, but people with kidney stones, coronary atherosclerosis... should limit their egg intake.

People who are recovering from illness and are still weak, the elderly, and women after giving birth, if they do not have the above-mentioned diseases, should eat one egg every other day, or 7-10 days as a course.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/vi-sao-ngai-cuu-duoc-menh-danh-vua-thao-moc-20240621182321486.htm