Herbal Medicine: Mugwort

Common Mugwort

The term "Mugwort" is applied to at least ten species of Antemisia, therefore in this blog I am covering the medicinal use of Common Mugwort: Antemisia Vulgaris, aka "St. John's Herb."

Native to Europe, Mugwort has been used for its medicinal qualities since at least the 1st Century AD.

Mugwort was mentioned frequently in ancient Greek and Roman documents; and it was commonly planted along Roman roadsides for travelers and soldiers to pick and stuff into their shoes/sandals when their feet felt weary.

Mugwort was valuable in early Druidic and Anglo-Saxon medicine as one of nine herbs implemented to combat evil & poison.

Mugwort was added to beers as flavoring before hops became widely used.

The leaves and stems are used in medicine for a digestive tonic, as a diuretic, nervine, emmenagogue, and antirheumatic.

Mugwort is helpful with mild depression, nervous tension, calming anxiety, as a sedative and sleep aid, and appetite stimulant.

Mugwort is antibacterial, antifungal, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, carminative, cholagogue, diaphoretic, digestive, expectorant, haemostatic, antispasmodic, purgative, stomachic, and can relieve persistent vomiting.

Mugwort is a great additive to your bath to relax muscle and joint pain. The crushed leaves applied to the skin has been shown to eradicate warts. Can be used as a gargle for sore throats, a wash for sores, or a poultice to relieve infection.

Taken in an infusion, Mugwort has been used to rid the system of pinworm infestation. It is currently being studied for its usefulness in treatment of malaria and cancer.

Mugwort is important in women's health for aiding in regulting menstruation, transitioning into menopause, and for causing contractions in childbirth.

*DO NOT ingest Mugwort if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; if you have uterine inflammation or experiencing a pelvic infection; and do not use continuously for more than a week, or it may cause liver damage, nausea & convulsions.*

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To a happier & healthier you!

~Tanya Capps
Herbal Witchcraft Magazine

https://www.herbalwitchcraftmagazine.com

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