Mugwort - For Digestive Support & Dreamtime Herbal Traditions

Usually available: All year

Life cycle: Perennial
Height: 1 - 2m
Position: Sun / part shade
Soil preference: Well drained

You will receive
- 1 Mugwort Herb Plant  

All of our Herb Plants are grown organically with certified organic potting mixes and fertilizers known as Artemisia vulgaris, is a hardy perennial herb that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a versatile and resilient plant with a rich history of culinary, medicinal, and cultural uses.

Uses:

Culinary: Young leaves can be used as a flavouring herb in some cuisines. Mugwort is particularly noted in Asian cuisine, where it is used in dishes like rice cakes and soups.

Medicinal: Historically, Mugwort has been used in traditional medicine for its various purported health benefits, including digestive aid, menstrual relief, and as a general tonic. 

Cultural and Ritualistic: Mugwort has been used in various cultural and spiritual practices. It is sometimes used in smudging rituals and is believed to have protective properties.

Horticultural: Because of its hardiness and aromatic properties, Mugwort is sometimes grown in gardens as an ornamental or companion plant.

Physical Characteristics:

Height: Mugwort typically grows between 1 and 2 meters tall.

Leaves: The leaves are deeply lobed and dark green on top, with a silvery-white underside due to fine hairs. They are often aromatic when crushed, emitting a strong, pleasant fragrance.

Flowers: Mugwort produces small, inconspicuous flowers that are reddish or yellowish in colour. These flowers form in clusters on elongated, terminal spikes and bloom in late summer to early autumn.

Root System: Mugwort has a robust rhizomatous root system, allowing it to spread easily and making it quite resilient.