What is Mugwort?

Mugwort is the dried aerial parts of Artemisia vulgaris, Common Mugwort, an aromatic plant in the daisy family (Asteraceae). It is one of the most widely documented ceremonial and traditional herbs across European, Asian, and North American herbalism.

About the plant

Mugwort is one of the most culturally significant plants in the Artemisia genus. It carries a long history in dream and ceremonial practice, in smudging, in moxa preparation within Traditional Chinese Medicine, and in the European bitter-herb tradition. In folklore it was tied to the herb of St. John, which lends it the name "St. John's Plant."

Related herbs

• Mullein Leaf — another herb of traditional smoking and ceremonial blends.

Mugwort: form & sizes

We carry Mugwort as organic cut and sifted dried aerial parts, sold by weight in sizes from 1 oz to 1 lb. We make no health or therapeutic claims.

Storage

Store Mugwort in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and humidity, to preserve its color and aroma.

Mugwort at a glance

Botanical name

Artemisia vulgaris

Family

Asteraceae

Native region

Europe, Asia, and North Africa

Plant part

aerial parts

Sourcing

Organic

Also known as

Common Mugwort, Felon Herb, St. John's Plant, Cronewort

Form

cut and sifted dried aerial parts

Sizes

1 oz to 1 lb