The benefits of taking a mugwort bath during confinement

Elderly people often say that you cannot take a bath or wash your hair during the confinement period because they are worried that you will catch a cold, which will affect your body's recovery. However, many people cannot stand not taking a bath during the confinement period, so they still use some methods to take a bath and remove bacteria from the body. Mugwort is a relatively good substance that can be added to the bath. So what are the benefits of taking a mugwort bath during confinement?

1. What are the benefits of taking a bath with mugwort leaves after confinement?

1. Dispel cold and relieve pain

After giving birth, women are deficient in both qi and blood, their pores are wide open, and the inside and outside of the body are empty. If they are not careful, they may be attacked by wind and cold, and experience symptoms such as body aches, coldness, and sweating. Mugwort has the effect of regulating qi and blood, expelling cold and dampness, and warming the meridians. After giving birth, mugwort water is often used to wash the body, which has the effect of dispelling cold, relieving pain, and eliminating dampness and cold.

2. Relax muscles and promote blood circulation

Affected by the hormonal changes in the body after childbirth, and the fact that the mother's muscles and bones are relatively relaxed, joint pain is likely to occur if she does not rest properly or is invaded by external evil. Mugwort can help the body raise yang, resist external evil, help the mother to relax muscles and promote blood circulation, dispel wind and cold, and promote blood circulation and metabolism around the joints.

3. Disinfection and avoidance of filth

There was a proverb that was once circulated among the people: "If you have mugwort at home for three years, you won't need a doctor." Mugwort can effectively inhibit a variety of pathogens, so bathing with mugwort water during the confinement period can disinfect and eliminate filth, warm the qi and blood, and prevent postpartum illness.

The specific method of bathing with mugwort water is: take 30 to 50 grams of fresh mugwort, brew it with boiling water in a bathtub for 5 to 10 minutes, take out the mugwort, add water to adjust to the appropriate water temperature and then bathe.

2. Precautions for bathing with mugwort water during confinement

1. Pay attention to bathing time

It is best not to take a bath or soak in the tub during the confinement period to avoid infection due to uncleanliness. If you can ensure cleanliness, there is no objection to taking a bath. The length of time for each mugwort bath varies from person to person, and is generally appropriate for 30 minutes. People with rheumatic diseases can extend the bathing time appropriately, preferably until the body sweats. You can add appropriate amount of hot water according to your own adaptability to keep the temperature of the bath water at the most comfortable temperature. The elderly can also extend their bathing time appropriately but not too long. Patients with hypertension and heart disease should reduce their bathing time appropriately to no more than 30 minutes.

2. Pay attention to your bathing method

Generally speaking, the correct way to take a bath with mugwort is to boil the mugwort leaves into medicinal juice, filter out the branches and leaves, and mix the liquid with clean water before using it for bathing. If you find it troublesome, you can go to the pharmacy and buy an wormwood bath bag and soak it in hot water, or boil the bath bag for five minutes and then add water to the appropriate temperature for bathing. This method not only saves the trouble of picking leaves and boiling juice, but also has a good effect of killing bacteria and relieving itching, preventing eczema, and effectively relieving the symptoms of allergic dermatitis.

3. Pay attention to the number of baths you take

Healthy people should take a bath with mugwort two to three times a week. It is recommended to take a bath before going to bed, because taking a bath with mugwort before going to bed can effectively eliminate fatigue, promote sleep, and improve sleep quality. For people with rheumatic diseases, it is better to wash once every other day, or you can wash once a day. Taking a bath with mugwort has the effects of curing, preventing diseases and maintaining health. It can be used in all seasons. However, it should be noted that taking a bath with mugwort requires long-term persistence in order to achieve the desired health benefits.