Can using moxa sticks repel mosquitoes?

We usually use moxa sticks to treat rhinitis and other inflammations, but because moxa sticks have a strong smell, some friends may think that moxa sticks can repel mosquitoes. This is correct. It can purify the air and prevent mosquitoes from approaching. Therefore, it is okay to use moxa sticks to repel mosquitoes. However, frequently smelling moxa sticks will have an impact on pregnant women. You should avoid long-term contact with pregnant women. In addition, the best way to repel mosquitoes is to ensure a clean living environment.

Artemisia, also known as Artemisia selengensis and Artemisia argyi. Its stems and leaves contain volatile aromatic oils. The unique fragrance it produces can repel mosquitoes, flies, insects and ants and purify the air. In traditional Chinese medicine, mugwort is used as a medicine, which has the functions of regulating qi and blood, warming the uterus, and removing cold and dampness. Processing mugwort leaves into "mogwort wool" is an important medicinal material for treating diseases with moxibustion.

Some Chinese herbs and plants are natural mosquito repellents. The most typical of these is mugwort, which has a special fragrance and can effectively repel mosquitoes. Light mugwort or moxa sticks every night, the smoke emitted can quickly drive away mosquitoes; or soak mugwort or calamus in water and use it to mop the floor, or boil it into warm water and apply it on your body to act as a mosquito repellent; hanging a dried moxa stick in the room can also repel mosquitoes, moths and insects.

Mugwort is a plant with a special smell, so it has a very good effect in repelling insects. It is also pungent and warm in nature, can purify the air, and has an aromatic effect of opening the orifices. Smelling it often can make people's mind clear, their ears and eyes sharp, improve their memory, and even prevent colds.

Due to the pungent and warm properties of mugwort, it is suitable for activating meridians and unblocking tendons. Therefore, in traditional Chinese medicine, mugwort leaves or moxa sticks are often used for acupuncture or herbal fumigation. Inhaling the scent of mugwort into the body can unblock Qi and blood throughout the body, thereby improving blood circulation. When a person's qi and blood flow unimpeded, their immunity will naturally improve, and they will be able to stay away from evil spirits such as colds and viruses.

How to use mugwort to repel mosquitoes

Mugwort is a plant with a special smell, so it has a very good effect in repelling insects. It is also pungent and warm in nature, can purify the air, and has an aromatic effect of opening the orifices. Smelling it often can make people's mind clear, their ears and eyes sharp, improve their memory, and even prevent colds. So, how to use mugwort to repel mosquitoes?

1. Light wormwood or wormwood sticks every night, and the smoke emitted can quickly drive away mosquitoes;

2. Soak wormwood and calamus in water and use them to mop the floor to repel indoor mosquitoes;

3. You can also boil wormwood into warm water and apply it on your body to act as a mosquito repellent.

4. Hanging a dried moxa stick in the room can also repel mosquitoes, moths and insects;

5. Use homemade dry wormwood leaves, roll them into a small ball, place it in the mosquito coil plate and light it. It will burn out in 5-6 minutes. The room will be filled with the fragrance of wormwood leaves, and there will be no mosquito bites all night.

Precautions for using wormwood to repel mosquitoes

Artemisia selengensis is a plant with a special smell, so its insect repellent effect is quite good. So what should we pay attention to when using wormwood to repel mosquitoes?

1. After lighting the mugwort, pay attention to the location of the mugwort. Remember to keep it away from any fire-prone locations and place it in a safe place to avoid causing a fire.

2. After mopping the floor with mugwort water, walk carefully or wait until the floor is dry before walking on it to prevent slipping and falling.

3. When lighting mugwort to repel mosquitoes, keep the indoor air circulating to prevent the smell of mugwort from being too strong and causing breathing difficulties.

4. Do not use mugwort to repel mosquitoes for a long time. The smell of mugwort can cause discomfort to the human body, especially for those who are allergic to mugwort.