HerbMugwort
Very little human research exists; not enough evidence to determine safety or efficacy for most conditions, though some traditional uses are noted.
Benefits
- Traditionally recognized for digestive
- gynecological
- and nervous system support
- promoted for dreamwork and pain relief.
Key compounds
Thujonecamphorcineoleartemisininsabinenesabinyl acetatetrans-sabinollinalool
May help with
- Used in traditional Chinese
- Hindu
- and European medicine for gastrointestinal and gynecological problems
- anxiety
- menstrual cramps
- and insomnia.
Best for these goals
Traditionally recognized for digestivegynecologicaland nervous system supportpromoted for dreamwork and pain relief.
How to use it
Tea, capsules, moxibustion, smoked
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Not safe for use during pregnancy; caution advised while breastfeeding due to lack of data. Potential for allergic reactions, especially for those with ragweed allergy. | Interactions: May interact with medications; general caution advised. Potential for allergic reactions, especially with ragweed allergy.
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