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Mugwort Culture and its Applications in Physical and Mental Healing

1 Hangzhou Normal University 311121, China
2 Zhejiang Yuxiang Vocational & Technical College 313300, China
3 School of Business, Macau University of Science and Technology 999078, China

https://doi.org/10.58531/ijssr/3/2/1

Received: 2 April 2025 / Accepted: 20 April 2025 / Published: 22 April 2025

The document explores the profound influence of ancient Chinese myths of Fuxi and Nuwa on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), particularly in the context of mugwort culture and its applications. Fuxi and Nuwa, as the creators of humanity and protectors of mankind, are deeply connected with the origins and development of TCM. Their legends have inspired the creation of acupuncture and the exploration of herbal medicine, including the use of mugwort. The document also examines the positive impact of these myths on the theoretical foundation, practical origins, and the shaping of the humanistic spirit of TCM.Furthermore, the document discusses the global applications of mugwort, including its use in Japan for medicinal pillows and moxibustion therapy, in South Korea for cosmetics and skincare products, and in Southeast Asian countries for moxibustion sticks, patches, footbaths, and essential oil. It also touches upon the acceptance of moxibustion products in Canada and Australia, where traditional Chinese medicine has been legalized and clinics are increasingly using mugwort products. The document concludes with stories of mugwort's role in cultural heritage and rural revitalization, as well as its significance in the fight against AIDS among 108 American patients. It highlights the cross-cultural exchange and collaboration between Eastern and Western medical communities in exploring the potential of mugwort as an adjunct therapy for AIDS. The event of California's first Mugwort Culture Festival is also mentioned, which aimed to promote cultural exchange and cooperation between Chinese and Western medicine.

Mugwort Culture; Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)Cross-cultural Exchange

Song L, Zhou X, Wang C, Wang J, Liu J, Wang M, Wang Z, Chen S, Ye Z, Tang S. Mugwort Culture and its Applications in Physical and Mental Healing. Int. J. Soc. Sci. Res., 2025, 3(1), doi: 10.58531/ijssr/3/2/1

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