Artemis: a plant allied to the female body

What is mugwort and what is it for?

mugwort (artemisia vulgaris), It is an aromatic plant, which was already used as a medicine and as a condiment since ancient times. It owes its name to the Greek goddess Artemis, twin sister of Apollo and protector of female lifeof wild nature, of pregnant women and childbirth.

It is currently present in almost all of Europe, but on the peninsula it is found only in the northern third. blooms mid summer and it stays flowery all season.

Like other plants of the same genus, it stands out above all for being a excellent digestive tonicvery useful in periods of lack of appetite and to rebalance the functions of the digestive system.

Flowering tops are harvested for medicinal purposes., which are left to dry in the shade. Of the mugwort the dry plant, chopped, for infusion, in tincturedry and fluid extracts, essential oil and in syrup.

Mugwort medicinal properties

Mugwort is very rich in an essence that contains cineole, camphor and thujone, as well as flavonoids such as quercetoside, coumarins and lactones. This composition gives it the following properties:

Helps better absorb nutrients of the food we eat. Prevents the appearance of nauseathe formation of gasesand gives a feeling of well-being after a difficult digestion.It is attributed a remarkable protective effect on the liver and gallbladdersince it favors the secretion of bile and the elimination of toxic residues and remains of heavy metals. Like wormwood and other nearby plants, it has been used as a traditional remedy against theintestinal parasites.In gynecological disorders, it stands out as an optimal menstruation regulator, in irregular and painful periods or when there is a lack of menstrual flow. Serafima Lazarenko

Natural remedies with mugwort

Digestive tea with mugwort

To mitigate gastrointestinal spasms in slow and heavy digestions, the infusion that combine mugwort with other digestive plants, such as chamomile, knapweed and mint.

How to prepare it: A level tablespoon of the mixture is scalded per glass of water, infused and strained. Just a cup after copious meals.

mugwort tea for menstruation

A very complete formula that favors blood irrigation at the ovarian level and fertility, improving the hormone regulationis the one that is made with 20 g mugwort, 20 g more lemon verbena and 5 g senecio. One tablespoon of the mixture per glass of water.

How to prepare it: Boil for one minute and infuse for another 10 minutes. Two glasses should be taken daily, in the morning and shortly before going to bed. nine days before the period.

Infusion with mugwort to regenerate the liver

This cleansing and detoxifying formula is a great help. To prepare it, mugwort is combined with boldo leaves, dandelion and fumitoryin equal parts.

How to prepare it: Boil for a couple of minutes, leave 10 more to rest and filter. It should be taken on an empty stomachwhile the discomfort persists.

contraindications of mugwort

Its consumption is discouraged During pregnancy (its hormonal action could have an abortifacient effect), the lactation and in children under 3 years old.

Advisor: J Mª Teixé, herbalist at “El Manantial de Salud”