Mugwort is a shrubby perennial, with dark green deeply indented leaves and with several clusters of small reddish or yellow flower heads. This amazing shrub has been known since the ancient times. Mugwort was used by ancient Europeans and Asians in treating various aliments. One of the best known uses is in the ancient Chinese art of Acupuncture.
It's been use to treat digestive disorders and also used as a tonic for various remedies. It can be taken for improving appetite., digestive disorders, and absorption of nutrients over long periods of time. It has been used to eliminate worms within the body and can be used to induce menstruation as well. It is used to prevent miscarriage and has been used to stop excessive and heavy menstrual bleeding. The herb has been widely used as an antiseptic, and is known to provide relief in cases of Malaria. As an infusion Mugwort can be taken to treat menopausal syndrome. It is used externally in the form of a moxa stick on specific Acupuncture points.
There is limited information regarding the adverse effects of mugwort. Mugwort has caused breathing difficulties and skin allergic responses, such as contact dermatitis, urticaria, conjunctivitis, atopic eczema, bronchoconstriction/asthma, upper and lower respiratory tract sensitization, seasonal allergic rhinitis, pollinosis, and anaphylaxis. According to traditional use and expert opinion, large doses of mugwort may cause abortion, nausea, vomiting, or damage to the nervous system.
Avoid if allergic to birch, grass, hazelnut, olive pollen, honey, mustard, royal jelly, sage, sweet bell pepper pollen, tobacco, and sunflower because cross-reactivity has been noted. Avoid with food allergies to kiwi, peach, mango, apple, celery, and carrots due to cross-reactivity.
It's been use to treat digestive disorders and also used as a tonic for various remedies. It can be taken for improving appetite., digestive disorders, and absorption of nutrients over long periods of time. It has been used to eliminate worms within the body and can be used to induce menstruation as well. It is used to prevent miscarriage and has been used to stop excessive and heavy menstrual bleeding. The herb has been widely used as an antiseptic, and is known to provide relief in cases of Malaria. As an infusion Mugwort can be taken to treat menopausal syndrome. It is used externally in the form of a moxa stick on specific Acupuncture points.
There is limited information regarding the adverse effects of mugwort. Mugwort has caused breathing difficulties and skin allergic responses, such as contact dermatitis, urticaria, conjunctivitis, atopic eczema, bronchoconstriction/asthma, upper and lower respiratory tract sensitization, seasonal allergic rhinitis, pollinosis, and anaphylaxis. According to traditional use and expert opinion, large doses of mugwort may cause abortion, nausea, vomiting, or damage to the nervous system.
Avoid if allergic to birch, grass, hazelnut, olive pollen, honey, mustard, royal jelly, sage, sweet bell pepper pollen, tobacco, and sunflower because cross-reactivity has been noted. Avoid with food allergies to kiwi, peach, mango, apple, celery, and carrots due to cross-reactivity.
