Post by Angaridatha on Feb 14, 2005 23:46:06 GMT -5
artesmia vulgaris.
Pure and natural it has many uses. It limits a deep sleep thus is used in many "dream pillows". It can act as a light depressant and when combined with passion flower and lobelia is an aphrodisiac. Medical uses below:
ActiveCompounds: o Volatile oil, containing linlool, l,8-cineole, b-thujone, borneol, a- and b- pinene, nerol, neryl acetate, linalul acetate, myrcene, vulgarole, a-, b- and g-cadinol, cadinenol, muurolol, spathulenol and others. o Vulgarin, a sesquiterpene lactone o Flavonoids; quercitin -3-rhamnoglucoside and 5,3-dihydroxy-3,7,4- trimethoxyflavone o Coumarin derivatives; 7,8-methylendioxy-9-methoxycoumarin o Triterpenes such as 3 b-hydroxurs-l2-en 27,28-dionic acid, b-amyrin, b-sitosterol.
Remedies For: Bitter tonic, stimulant, nervine tonic, emmenagogue, laxative, diaphoretic Mugwort can be used wherever a digestive stimulant is called for. It will aid the digestion through the bitter stimulation of the juices whilst also providing a carminative oil. It has a mildly nervine action in aiding depression and easing tension, which appears to be due to the volatile oil, so it is essential that this is not lost in preparation. Mugwort may also be used as an emmenagogue in the aiding of normal menstrual flow.
Combinations : May be used widely where a bitter action is needed.
Dosage: Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto l-2 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for l0-l5 minutes in a covered container. This should be drunk three times a day. Mugwort is used as a flavoring in a number of aperitif drinks. Tincture: take l-4ml of the tincture three times a day.
Pure and natural it has many uses. It limits a deep sleep thus is used in many "dream pillows". It can act as a light depressant and when combined with passion flower and lobelia is an aphrodisiac. Medical uses below:
ActiveCompounds: o Volatile oil, containing linlool, l,8-cineole, b-thujone, borneol, a- and b- pinene, nerol, neryl acetate, linalul acetate, myrcene, vulgarole, a-, b- and g-cadinol, cadinenol, muurolol, spathulenol and others. o Vulgarin, a sesquiterpene lactone o Flavonoids; quercitin -3-rhamnoglucoside and 5,3-dihydroxy-3,7,4- trimethoxyflavone o Coumarin derivatives; 7,8-methylendioxy-9-methoxycoumarin o Triterpenes such as 3 b-hydroxurs-l2-en 27,28-dionic acid, b-amyrin, b-sitosterol.
Remedies For: Bitter tonic, stimulant, nervine tonic, emmenagogue, laxative, diaphoretic Mugwort can be used wherever a digestive stimulant is called for. It will aid the digestion through the bitter stimulation of the juices whilst also providing a carminative oil. It has a mildly nervine action in aiding depression and easing tension, which appears to be due to the volatile oil, so it is essential that this is not lost in preparation. Mugwort may also be used as an emmenagogue in the aiding of normal menstrual flow.
Combinations : May be used widely where a bitter action is needed.
Dosage: Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto l-2 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for l0-l5 minutes in a covered container. This should be drunk three times a day. Mugwort is used as a flavoring in a number of aperitif drinks. Tincture: take l-4ml of the tincture three times a day.