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Description
General Herb Information
Mugwort - Three Mugwort are useful in medicine and industry: Common Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), White Mugwort (A. lactifiora) and Western Mugwort (A. ludoviciana); all are ornamental garden plants.
Propagation: By seed; by root division in spring; by cuttings.
Nature of Plant: Common Mugwort - Sturdy, much-branching stalks with a tinge of purple; grows to a height of 4 feet; leaves are divided into several segments, the underside being slightly downy; yellow flowers are in spiked panicles; suitable for back of garden border.
White Mugwort, Hawthorn-scented Mugwort, resembles the Common Mugwort, slightly taller, but has white panicles of very fragrant flowers; good for backgrounds, high hedges and it has been suggested that they be grown in tubs as they are so decorative; flower stems are useful in flower arrangements both for fragrance and grace.
Western Mugwort sometimes called White Sage; has creeping underground roots, gray stems between 2 and 3 feet high; deeply cut, almost white leaves, which to the touch resemble felt, like beach wormwood; flower heads are inconspicuous, small panicles; suitable for a gray garden.
Spacing of Mature Plants: Western about 8 inches, others 2 feet.
Cultural Requirements: Average moist soil in full sun; to produce luxuriant flowers, White Mugwort needs rich soil; a treatment of soapsuds or nicotine spray is occasionally required.
Uses
Whole Herb Including Root: (Medicinal) Common used in epilepsy, tapeworm; White used similar to Common; Western as a hair stimulant.
Dosage: 3-9 grams in infusion or 5-20 drops of the tincture.
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Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and sugar to taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
Cautions
Not recommended if you are pregnant or lactating.
Do not use in conjunction with prescription anticoagulants.
Additional Information
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
