Description
Latin Name : Artemisia Vulgaris
Artemisia vulgaris, the common mugwort, is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. A. vulgaris is native to temperate Europe, Asia, North Africa, and Alaska, and is naturalized in North America, where some consider it an invasive weed.
Traditionally, it has been used as one of the flavoring and bittering agents of gruit ales, a type of unhopped, fermented grain beverage.
It consists of finely cut leaves and stems.
Historically, A. vulgaris was referred to as the “mother of herbs” and has been widely used in the traditional Chinese, European, and Hindu medicine.
It was also the key ingredient in brewing beer for centuries before using hops came into favour.
For the daily dosage of mugwort tea, you can drink it up to 3 ~ 4 times a day. It would be better if you drink on an empty stomach before meals because it will absorb well and can be expected to be more effective. Put the dried mugwort leaves in a teapot and pour boiling water. Leave it for about 3 ~ 4 minutes.
Mugwort contains a chemical called thujone, which is responsible for the medicinal properties of the plant. In large dosage thujone is toxic so caution is advised.
It can cause miscarriages because it stimulates menstruation so pregnant women should avoid it. Individuals who have sensitivity to its pollen should avoid using it.
Take mugwort for two to six weeks at a time. Be sure to take a two week break before resuming use
Do not use mugwort as a medicinal herb unless under the care and supervision of a doctor.
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