Health Benefits of Mugwort :

Mugwort herb has been used for centuries as an alternative medicine. This traditional practice has undergone functional scientific research and the findings have been conclusive that the herb possesses numerous medical benefits. Below are some of the health benefits associated with the herb :

Digestion :

Mugwort is considered an excellent digestive stimulant that can be used before and after consuming heavy meals to alleviate bloating and gas. The essential oil found in the herb is quite effective in dealing with stubborn digestive disorders that may be caused by an abnormal flow of stomach digestive juices or due to microbial infections.

The herb has unique medical properties that facilitate digestion by regulating or stimulating the flow of digestive juices while inhibiting all manner of microbial infections detected in the stomach and intestines.

Mugwort benefits fertility :

As a warming herb, mugwort is usually used for infertility due to a Cold Uterus. A cold uterus simply does not have the desired temperature for an embryo to flourish. With mugwort's health benefits of warming the uterus and supporting Qi and blood flow to and within the uterus, women can increase their chances of getting pregnant.

Epilepsy and hysteria treatment :

The soothing and relaxing effects of mugwort particularly on the nervous system and brain can play a major role in efficiently calming down any hysteria and epileptic attacks. Long-term use of the herbal remedy is likely to result in curing the stubborn medical conditions.

Menstruation and Menopause :

If you are suffering from a missed period, the herb can restart the blocked menstruation and improve its regularity. Furthermore, it can also prevent early menopause. If you suffer from certain menstrual or menopausal symptoms, then the herb can help soothe them as well. It helps with fatigue, headaches, nausea, or abdominal pain.

Mugwort is a uterine tonic and an emmenagogue (a substance that stimulates or increases menstrual flow). The uterus depends on healthy circulation to the pelvic region and strong uterine muscles to function properly. A toned uterus that is receiving good blood circulation allows for healthy monthly periods. Before using this herb to stimulate monthly menses it is advised that a pregnancy test is done first as this powerful herb can cause miscarriages and is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.

Possess diuretic properties :

This herb has been known to be effective in removing out excess of salts as well as toxins out from the body. It tends to encourage urination with the help of which any such harmful substances are disposed of from the body.

Reverses Breech Birth Position :

Moxibustion with mugwort has its use here too. Just a few weeks before delivery, the head of the baby will naturally align towards the birth canal to prepare for the process. When this doesn’t happen (which is a rare case), it is called a breech birth. Moxibustion stimulates a specific trigger point near the toenail of the fifth toe. This creates blood circulation and pressure that eventually results in fetal movements.

Moxibustion with mugwort is also effective in correcting nonvertex presentation (also called the breech presentation) as much, if not more, as oxytocin (a hormone released by the pituitary gland for increasing uterine contraction).

Treat worms :

The herb has been known to possess vermifuge properties due to which it tends to be effective in treating intestinal worms which tend to hinder in the process of absorption of nutrients. It efficiently kills tapeworms as well as a roundworm from the body.

Maintaining the health of the uterine :

The herb has been known to be effective in treating and maintaining the health of the uterus. It tends to encourage certain hormones which keep these uterine discharges under controlled conditions.

May Help Prevent Cancer :

Artemisinins, the fundamental components of the mugwort plant, were found to be toxic to cancer cells.

Extracts of California mugwort were found to act against breast cancer cells. But this mugwort variant might attack the normal human cells too – so we recommend you exercise caution before using this to supplement cancer treatment. Also, you must consult with your doctor before opting for this supplement.