The herb for wind stroke (yue zhong feng) is Ai Ye (Mugwort). The effects and functions of wind stroke include: moistening the lungs and stopping cough; dispelling wind and alleviating itching. It is primarily used to treat sore throat, tuberculosis cough, hemoptysis, bronchitis, gastroenteritis, rheumatic pain, external bleeding, and skin itching. Therefore, Ai Ye is often used to dispel dampness and disinfect, as the special substances contained in Ai Ye have bactericidal and disinfecting properties. Ai Ye can stop bleeding and expel cold, making it a warming and tonifying food; consuming Ai Ye can help dispel cold.
Ai Ye also has significant benefits for girls in warming the channels and stopping bleeding. It can also calm the mind; soaking feet in Ai Ye can promote blood circulation and has a calming effect, which can improve sleep quality.