Mugwort contains many compounds with strong biological activity such as flavonoids, polyphenols and essential oils. Mugwort extract has a high content of flavonoids and shows obvious antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.
These flavonoid compounds not only help neutralize free radicals but also play an important role in regulating enzymes related to purine metabolism - the process of producing uric acid.
This is an important scientific basis explaining why mugwort is used in folk medicine to support people with gout.
World Health Organization's meta-documents on medicinal herbs also note that mugwort has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, contributing to protecting tissues and organs from metabolic damage.
A 2024 study showed that mugwort extract has the ability to inhibit the enzyme xanthine oxidase - a key enzyme in the production of uric acid.
Chronic oxidative and inflammatory stress disrupts purine metabolism and worsens hyperuricemia. Mugwort with high polyphenol content helps reduce inflammatory reactions and protect cells, thereby indirectly supporting the stabilization of uric acid levels.
On the other hand, biological active ingredients can improve the filtration function of the kidneys and regulate uric acid transporters, helping to increase excretion through urine. This is an important mechanism to help reduce uric acid buildup in the body.
Not only does it help reduce uric acid, mugwort also has a clear anti-inflammatory effect. Experimental research shows that compounds such as quercetin and luteolin in mugwort can inhibit inflammatory mediators, thereby reducing swelling and joint pain.
Mugwort can be used flexibly in daily meals:
mugwort fried eggs, mugwort soup with meat or chicken
Mugwort tea: use dried leaves to infuse water to drink
used in folk remedies
Using it as a food helps ensure safety and utilize natural biological active ingredients.
However, mugwort can affect the nervous system and interact with some medications if used in high doses. Pregnant women, people with chronic liver or kidney disease should consult a doctor before regular use.
