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Mugwort
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Artemisia vulgaris
There are about 300 species of artemisia, many of which have been used medicinally. A.vulgaris known as "Mother of Herbs" was one of the nine herbs used in Druidic and Anglo-Saxon times to ward off evil and poison.
This herb is said to be able to assist in digestion and to stimulate the appetite, and it also acts as a gentle nerve tonic and diuretic. Mugwort can be taken internally to relieve depression with a loss of appetite, for dyspepsia. It relieves menstrual cramps, irregular menstruation, and because of its warming effect, it helps stop uterine bleeding and can aid in preventing miscarriage.
Mugwort is very useful in treating inflammatory swelling and stones in the kidneys and bladder.It increases urination. It can be used for fevers, gout and rheumatism.
Herbal formulas, consisting of this herb and another herb, turmeric, are very effective in treating intestinal worms infestation. Mugwort oil is good for external application to ease rheumatic joints pain and inflammation. A footbath of the infusion is useful in relieving tired and swollen feet, bruises, whitlows, and abscesses.
A. anomala ( another member of this genus) has an opposite effect from a. vulgaris. It helps to alleviate menstrual cramping due to blood stasis. Do be sure to specify the proper variety that you want when you wish to purchase the herb.
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