Latin Name: Artemisia vulgaris  (Endangered or Declining in some areas)

Family: Asteraceae (Compositae, Daisy)

Plant Part: Flowering plant

Method: Distillation

Note/Element: Note: top/Middle Element: Wood

Functional Groups: Ketone, Oxide, Terpene, Ester, Alcohol

Type: Stimulating

Ayurvedic Dosha: Kapha

Scent: Herbaceous, minty, penetrating

For Skin Type: None

Cautions: Not during pregnancy, Not for children, Strong emmenagogue, Toxic. Neurotoxic

Physical Uses: Menstrual cramps, amenorrhea, scanty menstruation, PMS, Anthelmintic, antispasmodic, choleretic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, nervine, stimulant, tonic, vermifuge. Used for skin parasites. Used to calm, help one to dream.

Mental/Emotional Uses: Use with care because of high ketone content. *

Other Uses: Ritual, intuition, dream pillows, to enhance dreams.

Blends Well With: Flower, Flowering plant, Fruit, Leaf

Possible Substitutions: Basil Holy (Tulsi), Basil Tropical

References:

https://www.anniesremedy.com/emmenagogue-property-21.php

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/mugwort/

https://www.edenbotanicals.com/armoise-mugwort.html

Schnaubelt, Kurt, Advanced Aromatherapy: The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Healing Arts Press, Rochester, Vermont, 1998, pp 43,44,50.

Graf, Katherine:Aroma Studio:Aromatherapy Home Study Certification Master Level, 2001-2012.

*http://www.gritman.com/mugwort-essential-oil.html

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