Mugwort Tincture
Menstrual cycle support / emmenagogue / digestion and liver support/ mild nervine / anti-parasitic/ dream enhancing
Mugwort (Artemesia vulgaris) is a tall, vigorous perennial found growing wild throughout the world. Mugwort’s deeply toothed, dark green leaves have a silvery fuzz on their underside - a signature that points to her association with Artemis, the goddess of the moon. Mugwort has a strong tradition in ancient herbal medicine and folklore and continues to be called upon to thin the veil and open channels to the realms of dreaming, divination, spirit, and to support the natural rhythms of the female body.
As a uterine stimulant, Mugwort can encourage delayed or suppressed mensuration by encouraging the shedding of the uterine wall via two mechanisms. As a bitter tonic Mugwort encourages the downward draining of fluids, and as a circulatory stimulant, blood flow is encouraged. Mugwort can also called on for regulating the broader menstrual cycle, as well as being potentially supportive to individuals experiencing PMS and menopause. This is due to Mugwort’s ability to support the liver and avoid its stagnation when it’s working to process and metabolise the hormones associated with menstrual cycle.
As a bitter digestive tonic, Mugwort can also stimulate the liver to increase bile production and drainage as well as aid digestion. It can be taken before and after meals to stimulate gastric juices to ease gas, constipation and sluggish digestion.
Mugwort is both a nervine stimulant (brings life to the nervous system) and a nervine sedative (gently calming to the nervous system). As is often the case with bitter herbs that work on the digestive system, Mugwort’s mild nervine properties can support individuals experiencing nervous tension and stress.
Mugwort’s nature is unique from many other relaxing nervines due to her warming capacity - another reason she is a great moon-time ally. This is in addition to her anti-spasmodic properties that can relax cramping and general tension in the body.
James Green suggests that the combination of Mugwort’s nervine and liver supportive and protective qualities can also be utilised in depression, especially where liver congestion and a stagnant lifestyle are contributing factors.
Like other herbs in the Artemesia family, Mugwort is also used as an anti-parasitic for the expulsion of parasites and worms from the digestive tract. Mugwort’s affinity for the digestive tract extends to the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections in this area.
Last but by no means least is Mugwort’s infamous ability to connect us to, and enhance, the dream world. Mugwort can act as a consciousness shifter and is called on to open the third eye.
Psycho-spiritual elements
Just like Mugwort’s physical actions that are of expelling (i.e. digestive, menses, parasites), this characteristic can apply at the psychological level. Saja Popham suggests Mugwort can be a potent ally for clearing stagnant energy, bringing elements we have buried up from sub-conscious and onto the surface of our awareness so that processing can occur. He also suggests that Mugwort can be particularly potent medicine for individuals with experiences related to violations of the womb space.
One of my favourite conceptualisations of Mugwort’s affinity for the psyche and dream realm comes from Marysia Miernowska, who describes Mugwort as a bringer of wisdom, perspective and guidance to our creative endeavours, especially when used shamanically to balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain to “bring more magick from non-linear realms and bend laws of time and space.”
This tincture is made by hand in small batches, using fresh, homegrown Mugwort harvested at its most potent - on the verge of flowering.
Ingredients
Fresh Artemesia vulgaris, vodka.
Suggested use
Take 1-2 droppers up to 3 x a day for general cycle or digestive support. Use with intention, start small, and adjust dosage based on your individual needs.
Considerations
Mugwort is a nontoxic herb. Some pregnant people choose not to consume Mugwort because of its emmenagogue properties. Interestingly in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mugwort is conversely used to prevent miscarriage (as well as treating birthing pains).
50ml
Menstrual cycle support / emmenagogue / digestion and liver support/ mild nervine / anti-parasitic/ dream enhancing
Mugwort (Artemesia vulgaris) is a tall, vigorous perennial found growing wild throughout the world. Mugwort’s deeply toothed, dark green leaves have a silvery fuzz on their underside - a signature that points to her association with Artemis, the goddess of the moon. Mugwort has a strong tradition in ancient herbal medicine and folklore and continues to be called upon to thin the veil and open channels to the realms of dreaming, divination, spirit, and to support the natural rhythms of the female body.
As a uterine stimulant, Mugwort can encourage delayed or suppressed mensuration by encouraging the shedding of the uterine wall via two mechanisms. As a bitter tonic Mugwort encourages the downward draining of fluids, and as a circulatory stimulant, blood flow is encouraged. Mugwort can also called on for regulating the broader menstrual cycle, as well as being potentially supportive to individuals experiencing PMS and menopause. This is due to Mugwort’s ability to support the liver and avoid its stagnation when it’s working to process and metabolise the hormones associated with menstrual cycle.
As a bitter digestive tonic, Mugwort can also stimulate the liver to increase bile production and drainage as well as aid digestion. It can be taken before and after meals to stimulate gastric juices to ease gas, constipation and sluggish digestion.
Mugwort is both a nervine stimulant (brings life to the nervous system) and a nervine sedative (gently calming to the nervous system). As is often the case with bitter herbs that work on the digestive system, Mugwort’s mild nervine properties can support individuals experiencing nervous tension and stress.
Mugwort’s nature is unique from many other relaxing nervines due to her warming capacity - another reason she is a great moon-time ally. This is in addition to her anti-spasmodic properties that can relax cramping and general tension in the body.
James Green suggests that the combination of Mugwort’s nervine and liver supportive and protective qualities can also be utilised in depression, especially where liver congestion and a stagnant lifestyle are contributing factors.
Like other herbs in the Artemesia family, Mugwort is also used as an anti-parasitic for the expulsion of parasites and worms from the digestive tract. Mugwort’s affinity for the digestive tract extends to the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections in this area.
Last but by no means least is Mugwort’s infamous ability to connect us to, and enhance, the dream world. Mugwort can act as a consciousness shifter and is called on to open the third eye.
Psycho-spiritual elements
Just like Mugwort’s physical actions that are of expelling (i.e. digestive, menses, parasites), this characteristic can apply at the psychological level. Saja Popham suggests Mugwort can be a potent ally for clearing stagnant energy, bringing elements we have buried up from sub-conscious and onto the surface of our awareness so that processing can occur. He also suggests that Mugwort can be particularly potent medicine for individuals with experiences related to violations of the womb space.
One of my favourite conceptualisations of Mugwort’s affinity for the psyche and dream realm comes from Marysia Miernowska, who describes Mugwort as a bringer of wisdom, perspective and guidance to our creative endeavours, especially when used shamanically to balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain to “bring more magick from non-linear realms and bend laws of time and space.”
This tincture is made by hand in small batches, using fresh, homegrown Mugwort harvested at its most potent - on the verge of flowering.
Ingredients
Fresh Artemesia vulgaris, vodka.
Suggested use
Take 1-2 droppers up to 3 x a day for general cycle or digestive support. Use with intention, start small, and adjust dosage based on your individual needs.
Considerations
Mugwort is a nontoxic herb. Some pregnant people choose not to consume Mugwort because of its emmenagogue properties. Interestingly in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mugwort is conversely used to prevent miscarriage (as well as treating birthing pains).
50ml
Menstrual cycle support / emmenagogue / digestion and liver support/ mild nervine / anti-parasitic/ dream enhancing
Mugwort (Artemesia vulgaris) is a tall, vigorous perennial found growing wild throughout the world. Mugwort’s deeply toothed, dark green leaves have a silvery fuzz on their underside - a signature that points to her association with Artemis, the goddess of the moon. Mugwort has a strong tradition in ancient herbal medicine and folklore and continues to be called upon to thin the veil and open channels to the realms of dreaming, divination, spirit, and to support the natural rhythms of the female body.
As a uterine stimulant, Mugwort can encourage delayed or suppressed mensuration by encouraging the shedding of the uterine wall via two mechanisms. As a bitter tonic Mugwort encourages the downward draining of fluids, and as a circulatory stimulant, blood flow is encouraged. Mugwort can also called on for regulating the broader menstrual cycle, as well as being potentially supportive to individuals experiencing PMS and menopause. This is due to Mugwort’s ability to support the liver and avoid its stagnation when it’s working to process and metabolise the hormones associated with menstrual cycle.
As a bitter digestive tonic, Mugwort can also stimulate the liver to increase bile production and drainage as well as aid digestion. It can be taken before and after meals to stimulate gastric juices to ease gas, constipation and sluggish digestion.
Mugwort is both a nervine stimulant (brings life to the nervous system) and a nervine sedative (gently calming to the nervous system). As is often the case with bitter herbs that work on the digestive system, Mugwort’s mild nervine properties can support individuals experiencing nervous tension and stress.
Mugwort’s nature is unique from many other relaxing nervines due to her warming capacity - another reason she is a great moon-time ally. This is in addition to her anti-spasmodic properties that can relax cramping and general tension in the body.
James Green suggests that the combination of Mugwort’s nervine and liver supportive and protective qualities can also be utilised in depression, especially where liver congestion and a stagnant lifestyle are contributing factors.
Like other herbs in the Artemesia family, Mugwort is also used as an anti-parasitic for the expulsion of parasites and worms from the digestive tract. Mugwort’s affinity for the digestive tract extends to the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections in this area.
Last but by no means least is Mugwort’s infamous ability to connect us to, and enhance, the dream world. Mugwort can act as a consciousness shifter and is called on to open the third eye.
Psycho-spiritual elements
Just like Mugwort’s physical actions that are of expelling (i.e. digestive, menses, parasites), this characteristic can apply at the psychological level. Saja Popham suggests Mugwort can be a potent ally for clearing stagnant energy, bringing elements we have buried up from sub-conscious and onto the surface of our awareness so that processing can occur. He also suggests that Mugwort can be particularly potent medicine for individuals with experiences related to violations of the womb space.
One of my favourite conceptualisations of Mugwort’s affinity for the psyche and dream realm comes from Marysia Miernowska, who describes Mugwort as a bringer of wisdom, perspective and guidance to our creative endeavours, especially when used shamanically to balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain to “bring more magick from non-linear realms and bend laws of time and space.”
This tincture is made by hand in small batches, using fresh, homegrown Mugwort harvested at its most potent - on the verge of flowering.
Ingredients
Fresh Artemesia vulgaris, vodka.
Suggested use
Take 1-2 droppers up to 3 x a day for general cycle or digestive support. Use with intention, start small, and adjust dosage based on your individual needs.
Considerations
Mugwort is a nontoxic herb. Some pregnant people choose not to consume Mugwort because of its emmenagogue properties. Interestingly in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mugwort is conversely used to prevent miscarriage (as well as treating birthing pains).
50ml
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