Mugwort has long been used for its potential health benefits. This includes digestive relief and arthritis reduction. Mugwort uses range from insect repellent and as an ingredient in alcohol to a ...

The name “mugwort” in the US is a signifier for “invasive,” but when grown purposefully, the aromatic section of the Artemisia genus has much to recommend it. Some species are native in regions of the ...

This herb is related to ragweed. While it has had many uses in Chinese and European medicine throughout history, it has no proven modern scientific benefits for health. Share on Pinterest choi ...

In Latin, the genus name — Artemisia — sounds graceful. It’s derived from Artemis, the Greek goddess of the moon, the hunt and virginity. The family includes tarragon, a staple of herb gardens and ...

A research team has discovered key mechanisms of allergy to pollen from the common weed mugwort, thereby also laying the foundation for the development of the world's first vaccine. Mugwort (Artemisia ...

A villager in Qichun county, Hubei province, bundles mugwort sticks for burning as a mosquito repellent. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY Zhang Zhiguo, who lives in Qichun's Liuqian village, said he started ...