{"product_id":"mugwort-herb","title":"Mugwort Herb (Artemisia vulgaris) — Bulk Dried Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMugwort Herb \u003cem\u003e(Artemisia vulgaris)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMugwort is one of the most sacred, storied, and botanically significant plants in the world — a tall, aromatic perennial of the daisy family whose silver-backed leaves and distinctive camphor-like fragrance have made it a plant of profound cultural, spiritual, and botanical importance across European, Asian, and Native American traditions for thousands of years. It is the primary herb used in moxibustion — the ancient TCM practice of burning dried Mugwort near acupuncture points — and was one of the nine sacred herbs of the Anglo-Saxons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Mugwort is certified organic, cut and sifted from the aerial parts harvested at peak maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artemisia vulgaris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asteraceae (Daisy family)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mugwort, Common Mugwort, Felon Herb, Chrysanthemum Weed, Sailor’s Tobacco, Ai Ye (TCM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aerial parts (leaves and stems)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut \u0026amp; Sifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe \/ Asia (naturalized worldwide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried green herb with distinctive silver-white undersides on leaf pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly aromatic, camphor-like, sage-like, slightly bitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter, aromatic, slightly sage-like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to temperate Europe and Asia, Artemisia vulgaris has naturalized across North America and much of the temperate world. It is a robust perennial that grows to 2 meters in height, producing deeply lobed leaves that are dark green on top and covered in dense white woolly hairs on the underside — giving them a distinctive silver appearance. The plant produces small, inconspicuous reddish-brown flower heads in late summer. Mugwort belongs to the same genus as Wormwood (A. absinthium), Sweet Annie (A. annua), and Sagebrush (A. tridentata). In TCM it is known as \u003cem\u003eAi Ye\u003c\/em\u003e and is one of the most important herbs in the Chinese materia medica, used primarily in the form of moxa — compressed dried Mugwort burned near acupuncture points to warm and stimulate the flow of Qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMugwort has been used in botanical and spiritual traditions across the world for thousands of years. In TCM it is classified as a warm, bitter herb associated with the Liver, Spleen, and Kidney meridians and is the primary herb used in moxibustion, a practice documented in classical Chinese medical texts dating back over 2,000 years. In European tradition it was one of the nine sacred herbs of the Anglo-Saxons, listed in the Old English medical text \u003cem\u003eLacnunga\u003c\/em\u003e. It was used by numerous Native American peoples and appears in the folk botanical traditions of cultures across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. It has long been associated with dreams and was traditionally placed under pillows or burned as incense to promote vivid dreaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Preparations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoxibustion:\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary traditional use — dried and compressed into moxa sticks or cones for burning near acupuncture points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep 1 teaspoon of dried herb in hot water for 10 minutes (use sparingly due to potency)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTinctures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-suited for alcohol extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmudging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burned as incense in ceremonial and spiritual traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Blends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs with other Artemisia species in traditional formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Identity Verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ethically Sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ No Additives or Fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. Properly stored, dried Mugwort maintains its quality for 1–2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is sold as a botanical ingredient for educational, ceremonial, and traditional use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Not recommended during pregnancy — Mugwort is a uterine stimulant. Those with allergies to plants in the Asteraceae family or to birch, celery, or carrot pollen should use with caution. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you are nursing, taking medications, or have a health condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery purchase supports Twin Dragons Botanical Institute’s mission of botanical conservation, responsible sourcing, and the preservation of plant knowledge for future generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51584054591787,"sku":"SQ6182825","price":4.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3333\/0731\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8f9e5cb4-adb3-47a5-9df5-ce005fe459fb.png?v=1764897655","url":"https:\/\/twin-dragons.com\/products\/mugwort-herb","provider":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}