Mugwort, a magical tool for exorcism that spans ancient and modern times
The fifth day of the fifth lunar month, approaching the summer solstice, brings a sharp rise in temperature, along with a humid and muggy atmosphere. According to the ancients, this is an extremely unlucky day, as the "Five Poisonous Creatures"—serpents, centipedes, spiders, geckos, and scorpions—are all present. Thus, it was called the "Evil Month and Evil Day." Diseases and plagues caused by the breeding of snakes and insects were also believed by the ancients to be attacks from evil spirits and negative energy. This is why many Dragon Boat Festival customs for warding off evil and attracting good fortune stem from this. One of the most important "anti-evil" remedies is mugwort, described as a "pure yang substance" in the Compendium of Materia Medica. Its inherent righteousness, its extremely warm nature, its ability to elevate yang energy, and its strong antiseptic properties, along with its insect repellent properties, antiseptic properties, and antiseptic properties, made it a sacred antiseptic in ancient times.
There are many varieties of mugwort. The milder variety is taken internally for medicinal purposes, promoting qi and blood circulation, relieving diarrhea, expelling cold and dampness, warming the uterus, balancing menstruation and relieving menstrual pain, and stopping bleeding. It's a common ingredient in gynecological formulas . Mugwort also represents "all blessings." Ancient Chinese believed that placing mugwort at doorways promoted good health and was a symbol of good fortune. There was also a custom of boiling mugwort in water to bathe children. This was partly to prevent disease, purify the body, and attract good fortune , but also to harness its calming and soothing properties , hoping to help children sleep well.
The unique aroma of mugwort: insect repellent, calming
In ancient times , before 3:00 PM, when the Yang energy of the Dragon Boat Festival is at its peak, people would hang bundles of mugwort on their doors or windows. This symbolized the need to ward off plague and prevent all forms of illness , symbolizing "no disease entering the home." Sometimes, burning mugwort in fumigates the air to disinfect and repel mosquitoes and freshen the air during early summer, when mosquitoes breed. In Taiwan, during the Dragon Boat Festival, you can now buy pre-tied bundles of mugwort, calamus, and banyan branches at flower markets and traditional markets. These bundles can be brought home and hung directly on your door, offering both convenience and a sense of ritual, warding off disease, warding off evil, and seeking good fortune all at once.
Modern research has shown that the smoke produced by burning dried mugwort leaves regulates the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in a calming effect on the body's circulation. It also produces numerous trace elements, such as selenium, an anti-cancer ingredient that can enhance immunity. Mugwort smoke also has antifungal and antiviral properties, and acts as an air purifier, potentially preventing disease. ( *Please note: While moderate consumption of mugwort smoke offers numerous benefits, avoid inhaling large quantities. Use in a well-ventilated area to minimize adverse health effects .)
Draw water at noon and bathe with mugwort to cleanse your body!
Noon on the Dragon Boat Festival is the peak of yang energy throughout the year. Therefore, bathing with mugwort at noon is believed to ward off bad luck and usher in good fortune, warding off misfortune. Mugwort baths not only regulate qi and blood, warm the meridians, and dispel cold and dampness, but also soothe the skin and relieve itching , offering health benefits .
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Sincerely wish you a happy Dragon Boat Festival!