Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese mugwort
For the health condition: Bedwetting

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Chinese mugwort (Artemisia argyi), known as "Ai Ye" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been historically used to address various health concerns, including bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis). In TCM, bedwetting is often attributed to deficiencies in kidney qi or yang, and mugwort is thought to have warming and tonifying properties that help strengthen kidney function and stabilize the lower burner. Commonly, mugwort is used as part of moxibustion therapy, where the dried herb is burned near specific acupuncture points to stimulate circulation and promote healing. While mugwort's use for bedwetting is well-established in TCM texts and clinical practice, scientific validation is limited. A few small clinical trials and case reports from China have suggested that moxibustion with mugwort may reduce bedwetting episodes in children; however, these studies are generally of low methodological quality, with small sample sizes and lack of rigorous controls. Systematic reviews consistently note the absence of robust, high-quality evidence, and most Western medical guidelines do not recognize mugwort as a validated treatment for nocturnal enuresis. In summary, the use of Chinese mugwort for bedwetting is primarily supported by traditional use in TCM, with only minimal and low-quality scientific evidence to date. Further well-designed clinical trials are needed to determine its efficacy and safety for this indication.

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