Mugwort Decoction Neck Compress
Ingredients
- Dried mugwort 30–50 g (or fresh 50–100 g)
- Water as needed
Principle
Warm mugwort frees collaterals and dispels cold-damp; hot towel compress on neck and shoulders eases spasm—for cold-sensitive stiff neck and shoulder (pattern required).
Effects & uses
Home adjunct for stiff, heavy neck and shoulders after desk work; not a cure for disc disease or bone spurs.
Method
- Simmer ~30 g dried leaf 5–10 minutes after boiling; cool to ~40°C.
How to use
- Soak towel, wring, compress back of neck and upper shoulders 15–20 minutes once daily; stay warm after.
Caution
No compress on broken skin or allergy. Avoid forceful rubbing while hot. Yin deficiency heat, pregnancy, or neuropathy—use cautiously. Radicular arm pain, numbness, or gait change—seek medical care.
Source
NMPA-backed TCM info platform; Hunan Academy of TCM Hospital notes; health media guides. Fixed formula name pending verification.