Mugwort | Artemisia vulgaris
Mugwort is native to temperate Europe, Asia, northern Africa and Alaska and is naturalized in North America. The plant was used by the Roman soldiers in their sandals to prevent their feet from getting fatigued. Americans relate this herb to witchcraft. The Native Americans used to rub the herb on their body to protect themselves from ghosts. They also used to wear necklaces made of the leaves of this herb to prevent dreams about dead people. This herb was used by pagans too for their rituals. Travelers also used this herb to protect them from evil spirits and dangerous animals. Centuries ago, this herb was used in herbal medicine, food, and as a smoking herb. Today it is planted throughout the world due to its many amazing health benefits.
Treats:
- IBS
- Uterine support
- Female reproductive system
- PMS
- Menopause
- Worms
- Dream herb
- Insomnia
- Epilepsy
- Hysteria
- Nervous system
- Water retention
- Breech birth prevention
Common names:
Common wormwood, Felon Herb, Mugwort, St. John’s Plant, Wegwood, Wild wormwood, Artemisia, Chinese moxa, chrysanthemum weed, hierba de San Juan, naughty man, Old Man, old uncle Henry, sailor’s tobacco, St. John’s plant, traveler’s herb, green ginger, hiya, motherwort, mugweed, sailor’s tobacco
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