Earlier this year , one of my fellowHobby Farmsbloggers lament the presence of mugwort ( Artemisia vulgaris ) in her garden . I will be queer to see if she is eventually capable to eradicate it , though I interview the essential of doing so .
Friend or Foe?Let me first say that mugwort is an herbaceous plant that needs to be given its own blank . If this plant is in your vegetable garden or preferent flower bed , you ’ll in all probability have some trouble . The chemical that are given off from the roots will suppress the development of plants nearby , so while I see many benefits from mugwort , I also see the honorable common sense of making it heed its way .
However , mugwort has benefits you might have overlook . If you ’ve got to weed out a nuisance temporary hookup , do n’t just destroy the leaves . Instead , cut the stalks just before they begin to bloom in businesslike , and dry them or use them fresh . Mugwort can help you a number of ways , both indoors as well as outside the house . Here are some of of my favorites .
1 . Insect SprayWhen growing in the garden , mugwort not only inhibits other plants , but also beat back insect . If you must pull it , you could mash up the leaves and make a tea to use as a nebuliser . Mugwort , when used in moderation , will prevent insect infestation and prevent the ontogeny of larvae . As always , with a natural spraying it is significant to think back that what you do to the bad bug you do to the secure glitch . As rude as this atomizer is , it should be a last resort .
2 . A BitterMugwort , when analyse as a word , means utilitarian in a drink ( “ mug ” ) and herb ( “ wort ” ) . Historically , it was used to make humble - deal beers . In fact , it ’s a proper bitter and has been designate to be helpful in digesting fat by supporting the liver and gallbladder .
3 . Hormone RegulationMugwort must be used with care by women , however , as it has the ability to start the catamenial cycle . I have recommended mugwort to young women , as well as woman of menopausal geezerhood , for its regulating outcome on female internal secretion .
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4 . Acupuncture SupportThe leafage of the mugwort plant is used in the process of moxibustion , which accompanies some stylostixis discussion . This burning of mugwort at sensible points in the skittish system makes use of the antispasmodic nature of this effective nervine .
5 . DewormerJust like many other members of the artemisia family , mugwort is an in force remedy for dirt ball of various variety in the human body . We often give it to our animals as a fresh treat .
6 . Prevent Sore FeetFolklore about mugwort tells us that it is especially utilitarian for easing the irritation of travel . Roman soldiers were known to line the soles of their sandals with mugwort leave of absence to keep their ft from hurting on longsighted border district . Someday I ’m run to try this for a long day at the farmers ’ mart !
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7 . Moth Repellant
After drying your harvested mugwort , it can be stitched into a pillow and hold on in your closet or drawer to rebuff moth . Dawn Combs
The scent of mugwort alone is sufficient , but I like to add up a moment of lavender ( Lavendula angustifolia ) , as well .
