Mugwort

Mugwort

Latin name: Artemisia vulgaris 

Health Benefits of Mugwort

Mugwort is a very versatile herb.  It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory affects, as well as properties which help with anxiety, stress and depression.  Health benefits include: 

• Promotes healthy digestion by relieving stomach acidity. Also helps with travel sickness.
• Alleviates bloating and gas.
• Antibacterial, antispasmotic, and anti-inflammatory.
• Soothes anxiety and stress.
• Relieves exhaustion, nervousness, and mild depression.
• Helps with insomnia and tension.  As a mild narcotic and sedative, it helps produce lucid dreams!
• Helps calm hysteria and epileptic attacks.
• Used to relieve various PMS symptoms. Also helps maintain health of the uterus.
• As a diuretic, it encourages urination.
• Kills parasites in the body, including tapeworm. 

How to Use Mugwort

• Traditionally taken as a prepared tea.
• Great in tea or tincture combinations. 

Cautions and Side Effects of Mugwort

• Do not use while pregnancy or nursing.  May promote miscarriage!
• High doses can be toxic.