Mugwort
Scientific names: Artemisia vulgaris
Family: Asteraceae/Compositae
Alternate names: Altamisa, Armoise, Armoise Citronnelle, Armoise Commune, Armoise Vulgaire, Artémise, Artemisia, Artemisiae Vulgaris Herba, Artemisiae Vulgaris Radix, Carline Thistle, Felon Herb, Gemeiner Beifuss, Herbe aux Cent Goûts, Herbe de Feu, Herbe de la Saint-Jean, Herbe Royale, Hierba de San Juan, Nagadamni, Remise, Sailor's Tobacco, St. John's Plant, Tabac de Saint-Pierre, Wild Wormwood
Actions: Allergenicity activity, Antiviral activity, Cytotoxic activity
Background
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is a plant native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. The parts that grow above the ground and the root are used to make medicine.
Chemicals in mugwort might have anti-inflammatory effects. It also contains a chemical called thujone, which might stimulate the uterus.
People use mugwort for anxiety, irregular periods, colic, insomnia, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse mugwort with plants with similar common names, including Artemisia herba-alba, tarragon, wormseed, and wormwood. These are not the same.
Chemicals in mugwort might have anti-inflammatory effects. It also contains a chemical called thujone, which might stimulate the uterus.
People use mugwort for anxiety, irregular periods, colic, insomnia, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse mugwort with plants with similar common names, including Artemisia herba-alba, tarragon, wormseed, and wormwood. These are not the same.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if mugwort is safe. It might cause allergic reactions in some people.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if mugwort is safe or what the side effects might be.
Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if mugwort is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Allergies: Mugwort might cause an allergic reaction in people with a variety of allergies, including those to the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family, birch, celery, fennel, wild carrot, honey, hazelnuts, pine nuts, tobacco, and many others.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if mugwort is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy: Mugwort is likely unsafe when taken by mouth during pregnancy. Mugwort might cause the utereus to contract or stimulate a period, which can lead to a miscarriage.Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if mugwort is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Allergies: Mugwort might cause an allergic reaction in people with a variety of allergies, including those to the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family, birch, celery, fennel, wild carrot, honey, hazelnuts, pine nuts, tobacco, and many others.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using mugwort for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of mugwort might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Mugwort interacts with any medicines. Before taking Mugwort, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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Per capsule:
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Per 0.52 mL:
- Artemisia vulgaris
- Cina
- Tanacetum vulgare
- Dryopteris filix-mas
- Santoninum
- Spigelia anthelmia
- Teucrium marum
- Porcine liver
- Porcine intestinal mucous membrane
- Natrium phosphate
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