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Mugwort

Artemisia vulgaris (aerial parts)

Herbdigestivedreamstraditionalbitter

Mugwort is a traditional bitter herb used for digestion support and, culturally, for dream work. It’s potent, bitter, and not for everyone—especially if you’re sensitive to the aster family.

Key Benefits

Traditional digestive bitter (appetite/digestion support)
Used in traditional dream/ritual practices
Often used in very small amounts

Common Issues It May Help With

indigestion (traditional)
bloating (traditional)

How To Use (Simple)

Tea: very small amounts; steep 5–10 min
Often blended with gentler herbs (mint, chamomile) to reduce bitterness
Not a daily long-term herb for most people

Taste / Notes

Strong, bitter, herbal.

Evidence Level

Traditional/cultural use is well known; strong clinical evidence is limited.

Cautions

Avoid in pregnancy. Aster/ragweed allergy risk. May cause nausea if too strong.

Interactions

Use caution with sedatives and if you’re on many meds; introduce cautiously.

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