Mugwort
Category: digestive-health, womens-health, antiseptic, antiparasitic, herbal-remedy
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Mugwort is valued as a gentle digestive and tonic herb, supporting appetite, digestion, and assimilation of nutrients over time. It is used for stimulating bile flow, promoting regular menstruation, and as an antiparasitic and antiseptic remedy.
How to Make it
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Infusion (Tea)
Steep 1–2 teaspoons of dried mugwort leaves in hot water for 10 minutes and strain before drinking.
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Moxibustion
Dried mugwort is rolled into a stick (moxa) and burned close to the skin to warm acupuncture points.
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Herbal Plaster
Leaves are made into a warm compress and applied to the lower abdomen to support menstrual flow (traditional use).
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Tips
- -Best taken as a tea in small doses over a long period.
- -Avoid during pregnancy due to possible uterine stimulant effects.
- -Moxibustion and plaster applications are traditionally performed by experienced practitioners.
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Precautions
- -Do not use during pregnancy.
- -Consult a qualified practitioner before use if you have underlying health conditions.
Benefits
Key benefits of this remedy
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Digestive Boost
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Menstrual Support
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Antiparasitic Effect
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Traditional Chinese Uses
Health Concerns
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