Mugwort is a perennial plant originally from Europe, northern Africa, and Asia. Traditionally, mugwort has been used to protect from fatigue, sunstroke, wild animals, and evil spirits.
mugwort, felon herb, wild wormwood, St. John’s plant
Artemisia vulgaris
In herbal medicine, mugwort is traditionally used orally (by mouth) to:
There is not enough reliable scientific evidence to show whether mugwort is effective for any of these uses.
Your health care provider may have recommended this product for other conditions. Contact a health care provider if you have questions.
There is not enough information to determine the safety of mugwort. If you experience any unexplained side effects while taking mugwort, you should stop taking it immediately and seek medical advice.
There have been reports of respiratory and skin allergic responses. If you experience breathing problems, wheezing, shortness of breath, asthma, skin rash, hives, eczema, or other respiratory or skin reactions, stop using mugwort and contact your health care provider.
Mugwort has no known interactions with other medications.
Do not use mugwort if you are:
Consult a health care provider if any of the symptoms or conditions being treated with mugwort persist or worsen.
Before taking any new medications, including natural health products, speak to your physician, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Tell your health care provider about any natural health products you may be taking.
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