Mugwort, Wormwood- artemisia vulgaris, A. Douglasiana

Energy and Flavors- cold, bitter, drying, pungent

Parts Used- leaves

Parts of Body- liver, nervous system, reproductive system, stomach

Conditions- arthritis, atherosclerosis, cancer, congestive dysmenorrhea, constipation, depression, malaria, menopause, menstrual problems, nausea, pain, retained placenta, ulcers, vomiting

Curative Properties- abortifacients, analgesic, antibilious, antibiotics, anticancer, antigalactagogue, antimalarial, antioxidant, antiviral, emmenagogue, hepatic, liver tonic, lucid dreams, nervine, oxytocic, restorative, sedative, uterine stimulant, vermifuge

Biochemical Properties- artemisinins, sequiterpene lactones, thujone, flavonoids, tannin, isilic, antibiotic polyacetylenes, inulin, caffeoylquinic acids

Cautions- do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

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