Description
COMMON NAME Standardized: mugwort
BOTANICAL NAME Artemisia vulgaris L.
Plant Family: Asteraceae
OVERVIEW
Mugwort is said to have derived its name from having been used to flavor beer before the wide use of hops. Roman soldiers were known to put mugwort in their sandals to keep their feet from getting tired. Native Americans equate mugwort with protection against the evils of the spirit realms.
Mugwort is used to treat many digestive problems, along with having anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Due to this, Mugwort has in the past been used to treat tapeworm, roundworm and threadworm. It is also known as a ‘dream’ herb and able to aid in the quality of sleep, lucid dreaming and able to recall dreams easier. read more here
USES AND PREPARATIONS
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- Herbal tea brewing
- Home brew ferments (beer, cider, kombucha, herbal wines)
- Tinctures
- Herbal smoking blends
- Herbal blends to create dream/sleep pillows for the invocation of dreams
- Encapsulation (great for on the go or travelling)
- Smoking alternative to tobacco
- Vaping: 150°C to 175°C (302°F to 347°F)
- Calming effect. used in meditation
Increase nutrient uptake with our shilajit resin or shilajit tincture.
PRECAUTIONS Specific: Not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Raw herbs vs powders:
Although powders are easy to take, the therapeutic effects of herbs are unstable (due to higher light & oxygen exposure) and are likely to be lost in the process of creating powdered herbs.
For production of powders, some companies use harsh chemicals in the soaking solvent that can be unsafe for long term use.
Consuming the entire herb, you get its full spectrum of plant chemicals and active ingredients. All our botanical herbs are air dried to retain all of the plants vital ingredients.