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| Artemisia
vulgaris |
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| Name |
| Mugwort |
| Biological
Name |
Artemisia vulgaris
Compositae |
| Other Names |
| Mugwort, common mugwort, sailor's tobacco,
felon herb |
| Parts Used |
| Leaves or root |
| Active Compounds |
Volatile oil, containing linlool, l,8-cineole,
b-thujone, borneol, a- and b- pinene, nerol, neryl acetate, linalul
acetate, myrcene, vulgarole, a-, b- and g-cadinol, cadinenol, muurolol,
spathulenol and others.
Vulgarin, a sesquiterpene lactone
Flavonoids; quercitin -3-rhamnoglucoside and 5,3-dihydroxy-3,7,4-
trimethoxyflavone
Coumarin derivatives; 7,8-methylendioxy-9-methoxycoumarin
Triterpenes such as 3 b-hydroxurs-l2-en 27,28-dionic acid, b-amyrin,
b-sitosterol. |
| Remedies
For |
Bitter tonic, stimulant, nervine tonic, emmenagogue, laxative,
diaphoretic
Mugwort can be used wherever a digestive stimulant is called for.
It will aid the digestion through the bitter stimulation of the
juices whilst also providing a carminative oil. 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.
Combinations : May be used widely where a bitter action is needed. |
| Dosage |
Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 1-2 teaspoonfuls of
the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes in a covered
container. This should be drunk three times a day. Mugwort is used
as a flavoring in a number of aperitif drinks.
Tincture: take l-4ml of the tincture three times a day. |
| Safety |
Some herbs are known to react with your medication. Please consult
your physician before starting on any herb. |
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