The Effects of Mugwort:
- Has traditionally been used to treat digestive disorders
- Said to keep away evil spirits and bad luck
- Has been used as a tonic for various remedies
- Can be used for improving appetite and absorption of nutrients over long periods of time, in small doses
- Eliminates worms from the body
- Contains the active ingredient ‘thrujone’ which is said to be responsible for the plant’s hallucinogenic properties
- Can be used to induce menstruation
- Has been used widely as an antiseptic
- Known to provide relief from malaria
WARNING: Should not be used by pregnant women
Has been used for:
- Colds
- Rheumatism
- Wounds
- Fever
- Modern herbalists prescribe Mugwort for bruises and to stop excessive menstrual bleeding
- Malaria
- Digestive problems