Mugwort leaf | Artemisia vulgaris | Organic
$8.00 – $12.00
*Please note our current stock is organic imported, not our locally grown which will be back in stock over summer
Mugwort tea is mainly used for its unusual action of helping increase dreamtime. Taken before bed Mugwort increases dream recall.
The essential oil in Mugwort is similar to Wormwood and is very potent containing high levels of camphor and has de-worming actions.
As well as that Mugwort is useful for peri-menopausal complaints.
However it must be avoided during pregnancy and should be avoided in women trying to concieve.
All of our teas are organic or wild harvested from natural surroundings. Enjoy!
This information is for educational purposes. Please do not self-treat disease using herbs alone. Always consult with a qualified & registered herbalist and inform your doctor and pharmacist about your use of herbal remedies.
- Fisher, C, 2005
Additional information
| Ingredients | Dried Mugwort leaf |
|---|---|
| Constituents | Volatile oil – camphor, myrcene, 1,8-cineole, borneol, terpinen-4-ol, sabinene, carophyllene, b-thujone, Sesquiterpene lactones – vulgarin, Coumarins – scopoletin, Triterpenes – b-sitosterol, Phenolic acids – hydroxycinnamic acid, chlorogenic acid, dicaffeoylquinic acid, eudesmane acid, Cyanogenic glycoside – prunasin, Flavonoids, Tannins, Polyacetylenes |
| Actions | Emmenagogue, Anthelmintic, Stomachic, Insect repellant |
| Contraindications | Mugwort must be avoided when pregnant and by women trying to concieve. Herbs should generally be avoided when pregnant or tryng to concieve please consult with a qualified practitioner before self-prescribing. This herb has GRAS rating {Generally Recognised as Safe}. |
| Instructions | Steep 1 teaspoon of herb for 20 minutes. Drink before bedtime. |
| Size | 20 grams, 30 grams |
| Country of origin | Native to Europe. Dried herb harvested in Canterbury, New Zealand, subject to seasonal availability. |
