Mugwort Dried herb 50g from The Spiceworks - Hereford Herbs & Spices

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Mugwort has seen continuous use in many cultures throughout the world as a medicinal, spiritual, and culinary ingredient since at least the Iron Age. In contemporary culture mugwort is commonly found in foods and drinks, and remains a common ingredient in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean traditional medicine, where the leaves are used directly as a food, or to obtain oil extracts, tinctures, or burned in what is called moxibustion. The mugwort plant has been used as an anthelminthic, so it is sometimes confused with wormwood ( Artemisia absinthium). The downy hairs on the underside of the leaves can be scraped off and used as effective tinder. [5] Mugwort has also been used therapeutically to relieve sleeplessness. [6] Food [ edit ] Disclaimer – As with any herbal remedy it is always to be used in conjunction with more modern medicines. So always consult a qualified medical professional prior to and during using more traditional medicines. How To Use Mugwort Cover and water well, allowing it to drain. Your mugwort cuttings will not thank you for being soggy, but for now moisture is needed. But Thujones are not the only psychoactive ingredients at work here. There are three additional terpenes found in A. vulgaris that work synergistically with them to account for mugwort’s sedative and slightly psychedelic effects:

Mist the cuttings and loosely cover your pot with a plastic bag. Making sure that the plastic does not touch your mugwort leaves as you do not want mold to be encouraged. Due to the uterine-stimulating effects of mugwort, it is advised to avoid using this plant in any form if you are pregnant or attempting to become pregnant (Kloos, 2017). Do not attempt to use mugwort in moxibustion without working with a trained professional. Mugwort contains thujone, which can have neurotoxic side-effects when used in excess, so it is not recommended to take mugwort as a tonic herb. Some people can be allergic to the pollen of mugwort flowers ( Barrett & McNamara, 2012) . Dreams and Sleep When dried and crushed, its grayish-green leaves give off an inviting sage-like smell. Its intense, pungent aroma is complemented by its sharp, spicy taste—all of which are provided by a unique terpene profile led by Eucalyptol, Caryophyllene, and Camphor, followed by Camphene and Sabinene. Is Mugwort psychoactive? How to find a complementary health practitioner. (n.d.). https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/how-to-find-a-complementary-health-practitioner According to anecdotes, mugwort has helped sooth health conditions like anxiety, digestion problems, muscle and joint pain, migraines, and irregular periods. Even Roman soldiers supposedly used mugwort leaves in their sandals to soothe aching feet while marching. People also believed this magical plant could protect them from wild animals and evil spirits.There is also limited evidence to suggest that moxibustion may reduce both the frequency and the severity of hot flashes associated with menopause. This is based on a single 2009 study of 51 perimenopausal and postmenopausal women that included a control group. Cancer treatment Yang X, Xiong X, Yang G, Wang J. Effectiveness of stimulation of acupoint ki 1 byartemisia vulgaris(moxa) for the treatment of essential hypertension: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2014;2014:1-7. doi:10.1155/2014/187484 To make mugwort vinegar, be sure to use dried mugwort; fresh herbs can introduce too much water into the concoction, which significantly reduces its shelf life and could eventually lead to the growth of mold. One 2017 review found sufficient evidence to suggest that moxibustion is effective for pain reduction and symptom management in people with osteoarthritis in the knee. In the Isle of Man, mugwort is known as bollan bane, and is still worn on the lapel at the Tynwald Day celebrations, which also have strong associations with St John.

Salve: directly applied to the body to treat bruises, itching, sores, poison ivy, eczema, body odor. [14] Pinene: This terp can be both uplifting and sedating, with a fresh piney scent. Think of how you feel walking in a pine forrest—clear and relaxed. In both North and South Korea, mugwort – ssuk ( 쑥) – is used in soups and salads. A traditional soup containing mugwort and clams is ssukguk ( 쑥국), made in spring from the young plants just before they bloom. Another dish is named ssukbeomul ( 쑥버물), in which the mugwort is mixed with rice flour, sugar, salt and water and is then steamed. It is a common ingredient in rice cakes, teas, soups, and pancakes. Also, mugwort contains a substance called thujone, which can be toxic in large amounts. The amount present in the herb itself is little enough that experts generally consider it safe to use.Mugwort is also a great plant ally for menstruation. In Chinese herbal medicine, mugwort is commonly used to lessen heavy menstrual and uterine bleeding and can help increase blood circulation to the pelvic region for menstrual pain relief. Trained users of moxibustion of mugwort have successfully turned breeched babies into a safer head-down position before childbirth ( Nowakowski , 2016) . Mugwort has also been commonly used to start or regulate the menstrual cycle (Moore, 1993).