Mugwort herb used to treat bronchitis in foot massage

As one of commonly seen weeds in China, mugwort herb, also called Ai Ye or moxa, can be taken orally or used externally in Chinese herbal therapy. Externally moxibustion therapies are its distinguishing application; internally it has wider usage, especially for gynecological diseases.

What is mugwort herb?
It is also known as Artemisia Vulgaris in Latin, which is a perennial herb in the composite family. Regularly it can be found along open hillsides, grassy areas, and margin of forests. The best harvesting timing is from May to July when their leaves are in their utmost luxuriance while without blooming yet. And drying in ventilated shade is the way to make them with best medicinal effect.

Mugwort herb is often used as an ingredients for foot massage. Chinese medicine believes that mugwort herb is warm and bitter in nature. Using it to soak your feet can improve lung function and has a therapeutic effect for those with Bronchitis.