Description

Another important attribute mugwort (Ai Ye) is its proclivity towards and ability to penetrate moisture. In ancient times, the Chinese army would use this knowledge to find underground springs during times of war where constant movement made ready sources of water unavailable. The soldiers would mugwort and watch where the smoke would settle. Wherever the smoke accumulated, that is where they would dig a well for water. Chinese medicine also takes advantage of this special property to help dispel dampness from the body. Herbalists associate dampness with decay and toxin retention because it is extremely conducive to fungi-growth.