Artemisia in Herbalist: Properties of Artemisia

of the plant consists of both the roots and the aerial part; in particular, the tips of dry twigs are used.

rich in terpenes and thuions;

Sesquiterpene lactones;

Flavonoids;

Bitter substances;

Hydroxycoumarins.

and as an antispasmodic against menstrual pain. However, scientific data on its efficacy and safety are lacking.
Popular medicine and tradition describe mugwort as a diuretic, bitter-tonic, emmenagogue, antispasmodic, sudoriferous, febrifuge, cholagogue, sedative, anthelmintic, anorectic and digestive plant.

In liqueur, mugwort is used in the preparation of bitters.