07/11/2023
Mugwort, or Artemisia Vulgaris, plays an essential role in acupuncture therapy in the form of a technique called "moxibustion." In moxibustion, dried mugwort is shaped into cones or sticks, ignited, and held near or placed on the acupuncture points. The heat helps to stimulate the points, promoting the flow of "Qi" or life energy, which is fundamental in traditional Chinese medicine.
Moxibustion has been used for many conditions, including pain, digestive disorders, menstrual irregularities, and breech presentation in late pregnancy. The warming properties of mugwort are believed to pe*****te deeply into the body to facilitate healing. However, while many practitioners and patients find it beneficial, its efficacy is still a topic of ongoing research in the broader medical community.
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"According to tradition, Mugwort was known as the witch’s herb and aptly renamed by some as Cronewort. Historically, it was placed by the door of the local witch, healer, and midwife. It was also used as a symbol that would be hung on the door or planted outside.
Its scientific name, Artemisia, may give us a clue as to the powers of this herb. Named after the Greek moon goddess Artemis – who was known for her patronage of women in all phases of their lives, especially at the onset of menstruation, in childbirth, and during menopause – it is easy to see what uses this herb has.
This plant has earned the title “mother of herbs” for its use in treating female reproductive disorders and for regulating menstrual cycles. Some people call it ‘the old woman’ and consider it to be a manifestation of ancestral wisdom and feminine qualities.
In shamanistic cultures, it was used to facilitate communication with ancestors and the spirit world; people drank it as a tea or tonic at bedtime or placed bundles of the herb under pillows to induce lucid dreams."
-- Barbi, Outdoor Apothecary
