What is Mugwort?

Mugwort is a perennial, high European plant that has been widely distributed around the world, with the help of human helpers. Traditionally, it was used as a medicinal herb and to flavor some foods and beverages. Like many herbs, Mugwort believed that he had favorable properties, and was often planted along the roads because Mugwort was supposed to provide happiness to passengers. The later discovery of toxin in Mugwort suggests that it should probably be consumed only in small quantities. This last should not be confused with Wort St. Jana, hypericum perforatum , a completely different plant. Some people also use "mugwort" in general to refer to any plant in the family artemisia , including the June, artemisia absinthium .

The plant can grow up to 18 meters (6 meters) in height and has furry angular tracks that are tinted with purple. The leaves are deeply segmented and often serrated and the flowers are small, with purple to red. Mugwort can be found DivoCE around the world and sometimes voluntarily in cultivated gardens. Since it is very tough, it may be disturbing and gardeners who do not want Mugwort in their gardens in their gardens should be aggressive in terms of its removal. The flowering period ranges from July to September.

Many herbs used Mugwort to treat a wide range of symptoms, including digestive problems and menstrual irregularities. Folklore also claimed that Mugwort placed under a pillow or burned in the bedroom would bring vivid, intense dreams. This may be true, because Thujone, Mugwort toxin, is also found in Wormwood, the primary component in absinthe. The plant was also traditionally used to flavor beer and wines, and some chefs included it as a bitter ingredient in salty meals.

When harvesting mugwort, it is usually cured by drying, so it can be used in winter. The plant can also be usedTo produce tincture, although concentrated Mugwort is potentially more dangerous than an ordinary plant because it lags behind toxin. Leaves, buds and flowers are used. However, pregnant women and people with liver damage should probably avoid the consumption of Mugwort due to the toxic properties of the plant.