testimonials; Tips: Don't throw away sun-dried wormwood at home! There are 5 major uses for storing it at home, so find out
Wormwood, an ancient and miraculous plant, has occupied an important place in traditional Chinese culture since ancient times. It is not only a treasure of traditional Chinese medicine, but also widely used among the people, especially in rural areas, where almost every household grows wormwood. And when wormwood is dried, many people may feel that it has lost its value and choose to discard it at will. In reality, however, sun-dried wormwood can be used for many surprising purposes when stored at home. Next, let's explore these five uses and re-understand the value of wormwood.
1. Dispel cold and dampness, health care
Wormwood is warm and has the effect of dispelling cold and dampness. During the cold winter months, sun-dried wormwood is set on fire, and its unique aroma quickly warms the room and dispels the cold. At the same time, the heat and smoke produced when wormwood is burned can also play a role in dissipating dampness, which is an excellent health care method for people suffering from rheumatism, arthritis and other diseases. In addition, wormwood can also be used for foot soaking, through the soaking of hot water and the warming effect of wormwood, it can effectively relieve foot fatigue, promote blood circulation, and greatly benefit physical health.
2. Repel mosquitoes and insects, and purify the air
Wormwood has a unique aroma that has a strong repellent effect on mosquitoes. Lighting or hanging dried wormwood indoors during the summer when mosquitoes are raging can effectively repel mosquitoes and protect your family from mosquito bites. At the same time, the smoke produced when wormwood is burned can also purify the air, remove odors and bacteria from the room, and create a fresh and healthy living environment for the family.
3. Make moxa sticks and moxibustion for health
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine health preservation method, by igniting moxa sticks close to the human body's acupuncture points for smoking, in order to achieve the purpose of warming the meridians, dispelling cold and dampness, and health preservation. Sun-dried wormwood is the main ingredient for making moxa. After the wormwood is mashed, sifted, and rolled with materials such as cotton paper or muslin strips to make moxa sticks, it can be used for moxibustion. Moxibustion has significant effects on the treatment of various chronic diseases, the regulation of body functions, and the improvement of immunity. Therefore, making dried wormwood into moxa sticks for moxibustion is a very practical and effective health care method.
Fourth, make sachets to calm the nerves and help sleep
The aroma of wormwood has a calming effect on sleep. Sun-dried wormwood is made into a sachet with other spices and placed at the head of your bed or pillow to relax and relieve stress and promote sleep. Especially for insomnia, anxiety and other common psychological problems of modern people, wormwood sachet is a simple and effective solution. At the same time, the sachet can also be used as an ornament to beautify the home environment.
5. Traditional handicrafts and inheritance of culture
In addition to the several uses mentioned above, sun-dried wormwood can also be used to make various traditional handicrafts such as wormwood pillows, wormwood insoles, wormwood pillows, etc. These handicrafts not only have practical value, but also contain rich cultural connotations and national characteristics. Through the production of these handicrafts, people can have a deeper understanding and experience of the charm of traditional culture, and promote the inheritance and development of traditional culture.
In summary, sun-dried wormwood can be used for many purposes when stored at home. It can not only be used to dispel cold and dampness, health care; It can also be used to repel mosquitoes and insects, and purify the air; made into moxa sticks for moxibustion health; made into sachets to calm the nerves and help sleep; It can even be used to make various traditional handicrafts to pass on culture. Therefore, we should cherish the wormwood resources at home and make full use of its value to add more convenience and fun to our lives. At the same time, it is also hoped that more people can understand and recognize this amazing plant, so that it can continue to play an important role in modern society.