Effect:
antibacterial, antifungal, appetite-stimulating, calming, circulation-stimulating, bilious, antispasmodic, menstruation-promoting, strengthening, digestive, labor-promoting
Areas of application:
Asthma, cystitis, flatulence, bronchitis, chronic ovarian inflammation, detoxifies the liver and the body, intestinal worms, circulatory disorders, diarrhea (chronic), epilepsy, gynecology, gallbladder and liver diseases, childbirth, uterine cramps, hemorrhoids, skin rashes, inhibits the growth of numerous bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, Bacillus spp, E. coli, Pseudomonas, Cold feet, Cold hands, Stomach disorders, Menstrual cramps, Bad breath, Sore muscles, Tired legs, Nervous diseases, Period pain, Regulates sleep, Sleep disorders, Pain and itching from poison ivy, Restlessness, Burns , indigestion, constipation, feeling of fullness, menopausal symptoms, promotes contractions, wounds, nausea
Plant parts used:
leaves and the root
Collection time:
Leaves: before flowering,
Root: late autumn
Ingredients:
Tannins, bitter substances, inulin, vitamins A, B, C, essential oil, thujone
Miscellaneous:
☕ Tea: 1 teaspoon of herb is brewed with 1/4 liter of boiling water. The steeping time is a maximum of 5 minutes. Drink up to 3 cups daily, do not use sweeteners.
Mugwort grows between 90 and 180 cm high and has an upright trunk. It is purple or dark reddish-brown in color and woody with age. The leaves of mugwort are deeply lobed, alternate and grow up to 10 cm long. The largest leaves are at the base of the plant and become smaller and narrower towards the tip. The upper side of the leaves is green and often hairless, while the underside is white or silvery with fine hairs. The deeply cut lobes are narrowly aromatic. The flowers are very small, inconspicuous, reddish-brown or yellow disc flowers that bloom in late summer/early fall. They reproduce mainly via rhizomes.
🛑 Be careful! Due to its ingredients, mugwort should not be taken for too long and definitely not during pregnancy. In rare cases, mugwort can cause allergies.
Since the Artemisia species are now considered to trigger hay fever, you could try desensitization with a tea. The experiment should not last longer than 2 weeks with 1 cup of tea daily.
Did you know that mugwort is one of the St. John's herbs and is therefore a bridal plant? To celebrate the solstice, you braid a belt, which you then wear and then throw into the solstice fire. All evil influences are said to be burned in the embers and it is said to bring health for a year.
It is also said that if you have mugwort in your house, the devil cannot harm you.
Magical herbs include all types of mugwort and rue. They were never associated with witches, but were only ever used for white magic. When added to incense, they provide effective protection against all forces of darkness.
The smoke has a calming and cleansing effect and is said to promote good dreams and clear a room of negative energy.
Mugwort was dedicated to the youthful, seductive goddess Artemis and was used to create love spells. It was smoked with it to trigger a euphoric and stimulating effect.
Hildegard von Bingen: If someone suffers from pain when they eat and drink, then cook meat or fat with mugwort. Mugwort takes away the rot that it acquired from previous foods. It heals sick intestines and warms sick stomachs.