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 ...

One common method is to use Chinese mugwort, as it emits a medicinal fragrance that can drive away venomous pests. In addition, many people hang Chinese mugwort on their doors to prevent venomous ...

Share on Pinterest choi dongsu/Getty Images When you hear about the medicinal plant “mugwort,” you may think of a potion ingredient from a “Harry Potter” novel. Mugwort is a weed-like ...

Steep dried mugwort leaves in hot water for 5 to 15 minutes. Add milk, lemon, honey, or any sweetener to enhance the flavor and soften the bitter taste. Enjoy this hot infusion, or pour it over ...

Why do we race dragon boats and wrap sticky rice in large flat leaves every year? What ancient wisdom lies beneath the ...

Above: Naneh with Japanese mugwort (Artemisia princeps), a Pioneer Floral tincture in the making. It can also be used dried, as tea. “There are some species in the Artemisia genus that have a ...

The first time I saw mugwort, I slipped and fell down a hillside in my haste to get to it, but my excitement was mislaid. I was on an edible plant tour of Central Park, guided by veteran forager ...