Mugwort

50g (1.76oz)

Medicinal Name: Artemisia vulgaris

Properties: bitter tonic, stimulant, nervine tonic, emmenagogue, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, antibacterial, antimalarial

Treatment: indigestion, upset stomach, lack of appetite, worms, cold & flu, stomach virus, malabsorption, lack of menstruation, menstrual bleeding, malaria, lack of concentration, insomnia, stress, depression, ADHD

Description:

A digestive and tonic herb, mugwort has a wide variety of traditional uses. It can be taken over the long term at a low dose to improve appetite, digestive function, and absorption of nutrients. In addition, it can be taken to encourage the elimination of worms.

Mugwort also increases bile flow and mildly induces the onset of menstruation. The European conception of mugwort as a uterine stimulant is contradicted by Chinese usage, in which it is prescribed to prevent miscarriage and to reduce or stop menstrual bleeding. Mugwort is also antiseptic, and has been used in the treatment of malaria.

It has a mildly nervine action in aiding depression and easing tension, which appears to be due to the volatile oil, so it is essential that this is not lost in preparation. Mugwort may also be used as an emmenagogue in the aiding of normal menstrual flow

Preparation:

infusion- bring water to a boil then add herbs and infuse for 10-15 minutes, make sure to keep the cup or container covered as to preserve the volatile oils

Caution: do not take during pregnancy