Artemisia Vulgars

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All Parts, Powder

Quality :

Organic

Quantity Available :

100000 KG

Medical uses :

Energister Biotonic

Minimum Order :

1000 KG

Description

PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m ( 4ft ) by 0.7 m ( 2ft 4in ).
It is hardy to zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from Jul to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite ( have both male and female organs ) and are pollinated by Wind.
The plant prefers light ( sandy ), medium ( loamy ) and heavy ( clay ) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic ( alkaline ) soils. and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It can grow in semi-shade ( light woodland ) or no shade.It requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought ..

Uses

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Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Carminative, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Foot care, Haemostatic, Nervine, Purgative, Stimulant, Tonic, Women’s complaints.
Mugwort has a long history of use in herbal medicine especially in matters connected to the digestive system, menstrual complaints and the treatment of worms [ 238 ]. It is slightly toxic, however, and should never be used by pregnant women, especially in their first trimester, since it can cause a miscarriage [ 7, 238 ]. Large, prolonged dosage can damage the nervous system [ 268 ]. All parts of the plant are anthelmintic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogue, diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, nervine, purgative, stimulant, slightly tonic and used in the treatment of women’s complaints [ 4, 7, 13, 21, 147, 165, 178, 201 ]. The leaves are also said to be appetizer, diuretic, haemostatic and stomachic [ 176, 218, 222 ]. They can be used internally or externally [ 218 ]. An infusion of the leaves and flowering tops is used in the treatment of nervous and spasmodic affections, sterility, functional bleeding of the uterus, dysmenorrhoea, asthma and diseases of the brain [ 176, 243 ]. The leaves have an antibacterial action, inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus typhi, B. dysenteriae, streptococci, E.coli, B. subtilis, Pseudomonas etc [ 176 ]. The leaves are harvested in August and can be dried for later use [ 4 ]. The stem is also said to be antirheumatic, antispasmodic, and stomachic [ 218 ]. The roots are tonic and antispasmodic [ 243 ]. They are said to be one of the best stomachics [ 4 ]. They are harvested in the autumn and dried for later use [ 4 ]. The leaves, placed inside the shoes, are said to be soothing for sore feet [ 238 ]. The compressed dried leaves and stems are used in moxibustion [ 176, 178, 218, 222, 238 ]. Another report says that the down from the leaves is used .