tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976050790033545417.post5698067320545239255..comments2023-04-24T09:52:44.529-07:00Comments on Energetic Herbalism: Mugwort and Green TeaWillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15340539277090876795noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976050790033545417.post-47805488010982160382010-04-30T01:44:39.301-07:002010-04-30T01:44:39.301-07:00Footnote1: From THE LITTLE HERB ENCYCLOPEDIA: THE ...Footnote1: From THE LITTLE HERB ENCYCLOPEDIA: THE HANDBOOK OF NATURES REMEDIES FOR A HEALTHIER LIFE by Jack Ritchason N.D., Third Edition, Woodland Health Books 1995, paperback, ISBN 0-913923-89-3, page 149-150. This is the Mugwort entry:<br /><br />MUGWORT (Artemisia Vulgaris) AKA St. Johns Plant.<br /><br />BODILY INFLUENCE: Anti-spasmodic, Aromatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Hemostatic, Narcotic (mild), Nervine, Parasiticide, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic (bitter). PART USED: The whole plant.<br /><br />Mugwort has been used in cases of internal bleeding, worms, and bad breath. It is an antidote for many poisonous mushrooms. Mugwort has nervine qualities that are excellent for treating uncontrollable shaking, nervousness, and insomnia. Mugwort is toxic in large doses. Herbalists have used it internally, to tone digestion, strengthen the liver and gall bladder and for travel sickness. Externally, it has been used as the active substance in a liniment for sprains, bruises and lumbago.<br /><br />> Mugwort is a bitter tonic and can be used for liver function improvement.<br /><br />> Mugwort is an invigorating, aromatic herb that has antiseptic qualities and is capable of expelling worms and other parasites.<br /><br />> Mugwort has been useful for all complaints of the digestive system such as constipation and indigestion. It is useful in stimulating sweating in dry fevers and for stomach acidity.<br /><br />> Mugwort is effective in promoting menstruation, has a stimulating effect on uterine circulation and also helping with cramps.<br /><br />> Mugwort is best used in small quantities and for short periods of time.<br /><br />> Mugwort is rarely given to children. It has been used internally and externally to check falling out of hair and baldness.<br /><br />> The bitter herb, Mugwort has long been used as an insect repellent.<br /><br />> Mugwort has similar properties to Wormwood and can be taken when traveling to tropical countries to prevent malaria.<br /><br />CAUTION: Avoid during pregnancy, as it stimulates uterine contractions and can be toxic taken in large doses.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340539277090876795noreply@blogger.com