AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Mugwort (ARTIMISIA VULGARIS)

Excellent emmenagogue for dysmenorrhea with spasm, liver congestion, and stagnant indigestion

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Notable as a cooling pungent. Its bitter pungency is ideal for heat due to stagnation (damp heat).

As an aromatic, it settles the stomach. Its bitterness, pungency, and aromatic natures makes it an excellent digestive.

Excellent emmenagogue for dysmenorrhea with spasm, liver congestion, and stagnant indigestion (Holmes). Compare with other bitter woman's herbs such as Motherwort & Yarrow. Yarrow similarly opens the vessels but is less bitter.

Mugwort contains thujone which has cumulative toxicity - avoid long term use. It tends to dry up secretions so avoid when breastfeeding. Avoid in pregnancy as it is a uterine stimulant.
Ayurveda Mugwort Whole Plant Large

Ayurveda Mugwort Leaf Large

SUGGESTED USE

1 dropper full 2x/day or as directed by your practitioner.
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Metabolic Nature of Mugwort

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INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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TOXIC

ABOUT TOXIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.

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TASTES
Taste Help

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Vata aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Subtaste:
Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Family: Asteraceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Mugwort
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Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

Antiemetic

ANTIEMETIC

Herbs that reduce nausea or stop vomiting. Generally refreshing, aromatic herbs.

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Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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Carminative

CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Stomachic

STOMACHIC

An herb that increases appetite or settles a nauseas or nervous stomach. These generally increase the digestive fire, therefore relieving symptoms of sluggish or difficult digestion.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Analgesic

ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Boosts Gaba

BOOSTS-GABA

GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, reduces nerve excitability. It is the body's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter. Thus, it promotes relaxation, calm, and sleep.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Anthelminthic

ANTHELMINTHIC

Kills parasitic worms (hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, etc).

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Antibacterial

ANTIBACTERIAL

Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.

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Antiseptic

ANTISEPTIC

Capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. Helpful in infections and for those with weak immune systems.

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Reduces Secretions

REDUCES-SECRETIONS

Stops discharges & secretions (examples include sweat, vaginal discharge, diarrhea, urinary, nasal, etc). Commonly astringent or cooling remedies.

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Refrigerant

REFRIGERANT

An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Cholagogue

STRONG CHOLAGOGUE

Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.

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Oxytocic

STRONG OXYTOCIC

Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions, and prepares the uterus for labor. It has a vasoconstricting effect. Emotionally, it is tribal.

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Emmenagogue

EMMENAGOGUE

Herbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.

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Promotes Fertility

PROMOTES-FERTILITY

An herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).

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Uterine Stimulant

UTERINE-STIMULANT

Causes contractions in the uterus often by stimulating production of oxytocin. These herbs are contraindicated during pregnancy.

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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Constituents:
Iron

IRON

Iron is necessary for the transport of oxygen in red blood cells.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Mugwort

Fenugreek

Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Oxytocic, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stomachic, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Nervine, Uterine-stimulant

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Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic, Carminative, Diuretic, Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue

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Cardamom

Cardamom has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic, Appetizer, Digestive, Nervine, Antiemetic, Carminative, Diuretic, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic

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Chamomile

Chamomile has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Nervine, Analgesic, Boosts-gaba, Digestive, Stomachic, Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Emmenagogue

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Cilantro

Cilantro has these Actions in Common

Appetizer, Digestive, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Diuretic, Stomachic, Antiemetic, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant

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Cloves

Cloves has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Antiemetic, Diaphoretic, Nervine, Anthelminthic, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Antibacterial, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant

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Basil

Basil has these Actions in Common

Antibacterial, Carminative, Diuretic, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Appetizer, Digestive, Nervine

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Allspice

Allspice has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Appetizer, Internal-detoxicant, Antibacterial, Carminative, Nervine, Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Stomachic

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

Antiemetic, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Analgesic, Appetizer, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Antibacterial, Carminative, Diuretic

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Ginger (Fresh)

Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Antiemetic, Carminative, Nervine, Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Stomachic, Anti-inflammatory, Appetizer, Internal-detoxicant

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Sage

Sage has these Actions in Common

Uterine-stimulant, Antiseptic, Digestive, Nervine, Appetizer, Emmenagogue, Reduces-secretions, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Mugwort

Yarrow

Yarrow has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Analgesic, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Oxytocic, Antiseptic, Stomachic, Antispasmodic, Uterine-stimulant, Carminative

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Hops

Hops has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Analgesic, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Internal-detoxicant, Antiseptic, Nervine, Boosts-gaba

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Pennyroyal

Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Analgesic, Emmenagogue, Antispasmodic, Nervine, Appetizer, Oxytocic, Carminative, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Digestive

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Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Antibacterial, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Stomachic, Appetizer, Boosts-gaba, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Anti-inflammatory, Internal-detoxicant

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Kushta

Kushta has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Internal-detoxicant, Antibacterial, Uterine-stimulant, Antiseptic, Appetizer, Carminative, Diaphoretic

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Blue Cohosh

Blue Cohosh has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Oxytocic, Analgesic, Reduces-secretions, Antispasmodic, Uterine-stimulant

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Goldenseal

Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Digestive, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Reduces-secretions, Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Antibacterial, Uterine-stimulant, Antiseptic

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Dong Quai

Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Emmenagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic, Nervine, Anti-inflammatory, Uterine-stimulant, Antispasmodic, Boosts-gaba, Carminative

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Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Analgesic, Internal-detoxicant, Antiemetic

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Echinacea

Echinacea has these Actions in Common

Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

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Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Mugwort may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Mugwort may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

HERB DRUG INTERACTION RISK

Here are some potential herb drug interactions. Please see your health care provider for more information.
  • Analgesic: If the mechanism of pain relief is narcotic, do not combine with antihistamines.
  • Cholagogue: Anything that strengthens or cleanses the liver can clear drugs mroe quickly, requiring a higher dose.
  • Decongests-Liver: Liver decongestants can clear medicines from the blood, reducing the effect of the drug.
  • Diuretic: Diuretics may clear pharmaceutical drugs more quickly, lowering the effect.

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