What side effect does moxa leaf have?

Moxa leaves are widely used in the folk of our country, not only can be eaten, but also can be used medicinally. At the same time, the folk also think that they can exorcise poisons and ward off evil spirits, which are liked by the broad masses of the people. medicine has a strong effect of stopping bleeding, warming, dispelling cold, relieving pain, killing insects and so on. Soaking feet can achieve a very good effect of dispelling cold and reducing fire. Let's take a look at the side effects of Artemisia argyi.

What side effect does moxa leaf have?

1. Allergic reaction: the allergic reaction to moxa leaves mainly occurs in the process of moxibustion. It has been reported that a female patient developed an allergic reaction to acute urticaria after moxibustion, which was mainly characterized by wind-like papules and itching in the chest, back, waist and limbs, edema and itching in the eyelids, lips and face, and the allergic symptoms disappeared after stopping moxibustion and taking traditional Chinese medicine. Therefore, people with allergies should be as cautious as possible before moxibustion.

2. Digestive tract reaction: if the consumption of Artemisia argyi leaves is too large, there will be gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, and dizziness, so the side effects of Artemisia argyi leaves are related to consumption.

Drug taboos of Artemisia argyi

1. People with yin deficiency and blood fever should use moxa leaves with caution.

2. Bitter wine and incense are used for it.

3. Blood heat forbids Artemisia argyi leaves for patients.

4. Yin deficiency and exuberant fire, blood dryness producing heat, and those with blood loss are prohibited.

The efficacy and function of Artemisia argyi

1, sterilization and disinfection: the substance contained in the moxa leaf itself can play the role of sterilization and disinfection, so boiling water with dried moxa leaves can achieve the same effect. Many people use moxa leaves to boil water for bathing or fumigation, and some people use it to soak their feet, which can have the same effect.

2. Expelling cold and stopping bleeding: Artemisia argyi leaf itself is a kind of warm tonic, so eating moxa leaf can play a role in expelling cold. If you suffer from wind and cold in winter, you can drink some moxa leaf water to dispel the cold in the body, which can achieve the effect of treatment. In addition, the effect of warming menstruation and hemostasis of moxa leaves is of great benefit to girls.

3, calm the mind: some people will use moxa leaf boiled water to soak their feet, which can not only activate the blood, but also play a role in calming the mind and improving the quality of sleep.

4. Repelling mosquitoes: moxa leaves have a special fragrance, which is the smell that mosquitoes are afraid of, so applying moxa leaf water to the skin in summer can ward off mosquitoes and avoid mosquito bites.