Mugwort | Loose Herb

Menstrual Issues: It helps balance hormones and is an antispasmodic, Mugwort leaf tea is useful for treating menstrual issues. It is slightly toxic, however, and should not be used during pregnancy.

Digestive Issues: Mugwort leaf tea is very beneficial for the digestive system and is healing and restorative for the intestine. It treats constipation, diarrhea, gas and bloating, and intestinal worms. It is a natural and gentle laxative that treats the underlying problems by restoring balance.

Liver Health: Mugwort increases bile secretion in the liver and helps detoxify the liver and the body.

Heart Health: Mugwort promotes healthy circulation in the blood stream. It helps increase blood oxygen and flow throughout the body. It improves blood cell generation, lessen the chance of blood clots and lowers. blood pressure and hypertension.

Respiratory Issues and Asthma: Mugwort helps relax bronchial tubes and open airways. It can be made into a tea or the steam can be inhaled to help with bronchial inflammation.

Epilepsy, Convulsions, and Nervine: The sedative effects of mugwort help ease epilepsy and convulsions. It has antispasmodic properties than can control seizures in some epileptics. It helps decrease the severity of the seizures and increase the time between attacks.

Burns, Itching, Rashes, Poison Ivy/Oak, Fungal Infections: Mugwort is soothing on the skin and helps relieve the pain and itching from poison ivy, skin rashes, burns and other skin irritations. It reduces scarring and helps the skin heal faster.  

Insomnia, Fatigue, and Good Dreams: Mugwort regulates sleep, treating the sources of fatigue and insomnia. The sedative effects help the body to relax, but still allows the user to remain alert when needed. To improve sleep, try taking mugwort as a tea before bedtime.  

*These products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore we cannot claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All information on our site is provided for historical background and educational purposes only.

Please consult your physician about any medical concern you may have; and educate yourself thoroughly about any herbs and their potential contraindications before any type of use. The plant may be toxic when used in large doses.