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  Mugwort - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mugwort or Common Wormwood (Artemisia vulgaris) is a species from the daisy family Asteraceae.
It was also used as an anthelminthic, so it is sometimes confused with wormwood (Artemisia absinthium).
Mugwort is much used in the practice of traditional Chinese medicine in a pulverized, aged, and recompounded form called moxa.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Artemisia_vulgaris   (432 words)

  
 Artemisia (plant) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Artemisia abrotanum, Artemesia pontica and the artemisias that are lumped together as "Dusty Miller", and Roman wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) containing thujone, were used to flavor the liqueur Absinthe.
Artemisia arborescens L. (Tree Wormwood, or Sheeba in Arabic) is a very bitter herb indigenous to the Middle East that is used in tea, usually with mint.
In Russian culture, the fact that Artemisia species are commonly used in medicine, and their bitter taste is associated with medicinal effects, has caused wormwood to be seen as a symbol for a "bitter truth" that must be accepted by a deluded (often self-deluded) person.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Artemisia_(plant)   (787 words)

  
 Journal of Essential Oil Research: JEOR: Essential oil composition of Artemisia vulgaris harvested at different growth ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Artemisia vulgaris was cultivated under subtropical Indo-gangetic plain conditions to determine the differences in the chemical composition of its essential oil produced from plants harvested at different growth periods using a combination of GC and GC/MS.
Artemisia vulgaris was cultivated at the experimental farm of CIMAP, Lucknow.
The percentage occurrence of artemisia alcohol and camphor in the leaves of A. vulgaris was almost equal at the stage of budding, while at the flowering stage although camphor remained the major compound the next most abundant compound, was artemisia alcohol followed by isoborneol, [alpha]-thujone and [beta]-caryophyllene.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa4091/is_200311/ai_n9325918   (1149 words)

  
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Artemisia pollen allergen extract Injection therapy were administered in patients with hay fever and immunological study with the Human Basophil Degranulation Test showed a significant decrease in degranulation reactions after immunotherapy.
Artemisia tridentata, a plant possess methyl jasmonate in leaf surface, is incubated in chambers with tomato plants, where proteinase inhibitor accumulation is induced in the tomato leaves, demonstrating interplant communication can occur to activate the expression of defensive genes.
Artemisia douglasiana pretreatment decreased in-vivo chemiluminescence by 41%, in-vitro chemiluminescence by 66%and SOD by 56% and increased catalase by 14% and total antioxidant capacity by 168% in ethanol-treated rats.
www.herbmed.org /viewherb.asp?varHerb_ID=81   (6150 words)

  
 Acupuncture--Paper2
Artemisia Vulgaris : Mogusa pronounced as 'moxa' is the Japanese name of this plant which means burning herbs.
The Artemisia used medicinally by Greecks and Romans, to expel the intestinal worms and for stomach disorders, The Arbian and Porsian physiciana used it for the same purpose and probably introduced in India by them.
Artemisia have 280 species Artemisia vulgaris is one of them.
www.acupunctureindia.com /paper2.htm   (1116 words)

  
 Journal of Essential Oil Research: JEOR: Artemisia vulgaris L. from Vietnam: Chemical Variability and Composition of ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Artemisia vulgaris oil is used for its insecticidal and antimicrobial properties (4-6).
The oil of A. vulgaris from Cuba (13) was dominated by caryophyllene oxide (31%), while an original composition, rich in hydrocarbon sesquiterpenes, [beta]caryophyllene (24%), [beta]-cubebene (12%) and [beta]-elemene (6%) was reported for an oil from Vietnam (14).
In fact, the A. vulgaris investigated population produced an oil whose composition, which exhibited monoterpenes as major components, was quite different from that previously reported for a Vietnamese oil (14).
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa4091/is_200407/ai_n9450436   (1349 words)

  
 artemisia
Artemisia annua is unlikely to be produced economically by chemical synthesis or by in vitro production, thus A. annua is a potential new antimalarial crop for temperate areas.
An essential oil known as Artemisia oil or Armoise oil is obtained by steam distillation of the aerial part of Artemisia vulgaris and is used in perfumes and as a flavouring agent.
Artemisia vulgaris is found in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere.
www.ienica.net /crops/artemisia.htm   (1927 words)

  
 DreamPharm: Artemisia vulgaris (mugwort)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is a bitter tasting perennial weed with persistent rhizomes oringated from Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
Artemisia is used as digestive stimulant, for easing tension through its nervine action, and also as emmenagogue.
A detailed breakdown of the chemical composition of Artemisia vulgaris can be found in USDA medicinal plant database, Dr. James A. Duke.
www.ridcough.com /mugwort.asp   (680 words)

  
 Plant Profile for Artemisia vulgaris (common wormwood)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Artemisia vulgaris L. View 440 genera in Asteraceae, 58 species in Artemisia or click below on a thumbnail map or name for variety profiles.
Artemisia vulgaris L. This plant is introduced to the United States from another country or countries.
Artemisia vulgaris L. View species account from USF Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants.
plants.usda.gov /cgi_bin/plant_profile.cgi?symbol=ARVU   (438 words)

  
 Artemisia Oil - Artemisia vulgaris L. - Armoise Oil
An essential oil is steam distilled from the dried herb in Nepal, the South of France, in Morocco, Germany, Hungary, India, China and Japan.
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil is a Pale yellow or almost Colorless liquid.
The flavor of Artemisia Vulgaris Oil is warm, almost pungent, but also bitter sweet, showing a slightly cooling effect in higher dilution.
www.msinp.com /artemisi.htm   (374 words)

  
 Mugwort -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Mugwort or Common Wormwood ((Any of various composite shrubs or herbs of the genus Artemisia having aromatic green or grayish foliage) Artemisia vulgaris (additional info and facts about L.) L.
It can also be smoked mixed with or as a substitute for (A strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared) marijuana, it evokes a dreamy state of consciousness.
Mugwort is much used in the practice of traditional Chinese medicine in a pulverized, aged, and recompounded form called (additional info and facts about moxa) moxa.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/mu/mugwort.htm   (552 words)

  
 Artemisia vulgaris
Artemisia vulgaris is one of the topics in focus at Global Oneness.
moxabustion: Adjunct to acupuncture characterized by the burning of moxas - preparations of dried leaves from the common mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) or the wormwood tree (Artemisia chinensis) - at acupoints to stimulate chi.
The burning of a small, thimble sized, smoldering plug or cone of moxa, usually Artemisia vulgaris (Mugwort), on the skin at an ACUPUNCTURE point.
www.experiencefestival.com /artemisia_vulgaris   (279 words)

  
 Positive Health Magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
DE LA TORRE and colleagues, Hospital Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, ftorre@comtf.es, investigated possible cross-reactivity in vivo between the known allergens Artemisia vulgaris (a common weed in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain) and Matricaria chamomilla — i.e.
There have been indications that there may be cross-reactivity between common subtropical weed A. vulgaris and several other plant allergens including those derived from hazelnut, kiwi, birch, several Compositae (Ambrosia, Chrysanthemum, Matricaria and Solidago) and grass allergens.
Individuals sensitized to A. vulgaris are likely to be at risk of experiencing allergic symptoms if they ingest chamomile infusions.
www.positivehealth.com /research.asp?i=715   (343 words)

  
 Nature's Sunshine | Product Label
This product combines elecampane root with two species of Artemisia, mugwort and wormwood, to provide an exceptionally powerful herbal formula.
Artemisia has a long history of use in China, Europe, and the U.S. for its anti-parasitic qualities.
Artemisia is believed to create an unfavorable environment for parasites.*
www.naturessunshine.com /products/catalog/ProductLabel.asp?stockNum=787   (138 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
comata (Rydb.) Hultén Synonymy: Artemisia comata Rydb., Artemisia norvegica var.
pabularis (A. Nels.) Fern., Artemisia pabularis (A. Nels.) Rydb., Artemisia purshiana Bess., Artemisia vulgaris ssp.
Artemisia packardiae J. Grimes & Ertter - Packard's wormwood.
www.csdl.tamu.edu /FLORA/cgi/ruled_html_query?colldir=kartesz/mgdata&collname=bonap98&query=Artemisia   (926 words)

  
 Identification and Control of Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris L.) in Virginia
Identification and Control of Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris L.) in Virginia
Evaluation of selected herbicides and rates for long-term mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) control.
Influence of sequential herbicide treatment, herbicide application timing, and mowing on mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) control.
www.ext.vt.edu /pubs/weeds/450-141/450-141.html   (791 words)

  
 Invasives Plant Pests Literature Collection: Artemesia vulgaris
Observations were made on the phenology, abundance and on the synchronisation with its host plant, Artemisia vulgaris.
Title: Allelopathic potential of Artemisia vulgaris L. and Pinus roxburghii Sargent: a bioassay study.
Title: Study of the mineral composition of Artemisia vulgaris, Tanacetum vulgare and Matricaria maritima subsp.
sain.nbii.gov /invasives/species5.shtml   (791 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Artemisia (plant) Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Artemisia is a diverse genus of the Asteraceae genus of herbs and sub-shrubs known for their volatile oils.
Artemisia absinthium L. -- absinth sagewort, absinth wormwood, absinthium, common sagewort
Artemisia bigelovii Gray -- Bigelow sage, Bigelow sagebrush, Bigelow's sagebrush
www.ipedia.com /artemisia__plant_.html   (257 words)

  
 Mugwort has long been used with acupunture for heat treatment or moxibustion.
The very closely related Chinese Mugwort (Artemisia argyi; Artemisia verlotiorum) is the herb used in the Chinese acupoint treatment called moxibustion.
In this variation of acupuncture, small cones of smoldering Mugwort are placed on the trigger points said to govern the flow of life force throughout the body.
This is a potent 5 to 1 powdered extract, meaning that one gram of extract is equal in potency to 5 grams of herb.
www.taoherbfarm.com /herbs/herbs/mugwort.htm   (2277 words)

  
 PaganPath.com: Gardening & Herbs :: Artemisia Moon Garden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Artemis is said to carry a quiver of silver arrows and many plants of the Artemisia genus have silver foliage, making them perfect for reflecting moonlight.
To incorporate more Artemisias, the Russia sage or one of the Wormwood plants could be replaced with Mugwort, and the Lamb's Ears could easily be replaced with Tarragon.
The botanical name of Silver Mound is usually listed as Artemisia schmidtiana instead of Artemisia caucasica as seen in the design picture, but you are in luck! Most nurseries, garden centers and other shops carry silver mound as just that, "Silver Mound" and you won't have to remember any Latin to find it.
www.paganpath.com /witch/topic-3-30-73-0.html   (1273 words)

  
 City Herbs, Part One: Mugwort
Artemisia vulgaris is a tall-growing herbaceous perennial frequently rising 3 feet or more in height, which spreads both by rhizome and seed.
Mugwort can be easily identified by the silvery-white undersides of its leaves, its downy stems, and its unique, spicy fragrance which distinguishes it from other Artemisias it is related to such as Sweet Annie (A. annua) and Wormwood (A. absinthium).
The stalked leaves are dark green on the upper surface, lower surface greyish-white.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/urban_homestead/62514   (390 words)

  
 Armoise Mugwort Pure Essential Oil
Artemisia Vulgaris is the dried aerial parts of Artemisia vulgaris L. (Fam.
The plant attains 1.5 m and may be distinguished from other British species of Artemisia by the pinnatisect leaves which are white on the underside.
Artemisia Vulgaris yields a volatile oil containingcineole, thujone, a and b pinenes; a triperpene fermenol, a amyrin, bsitosterol and sesquiterpene lactones including vulgarin.
www.zooscape.com /cgi-bin/maitred/RedSafari/questp305405   (310 words)

  
 PagaNet News: Urban Herbalist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Here's one to confuse your spell-checker: "muggiwurti." From the old Germanic, this is the origin of what we know today as mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris).
In the first century A.D., it meant "fly or gnat plant," as it was often used to repel insects.
Its deities are Artemis (Artemesia vulgaris) and Diana.
www.paganet.org /pnn/v05/i4/urban_herbalist.html   (1233 words)

  
 Vulgaris - Primrose - Flora ProvenceBeyond   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Pemphigus Vulgaris is a rare autoimmunedisease of skin.
Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune skin disorder characterized by About one-half of the cases of pemphigus vulgaris begin with blisters in the mouth,
Acne vulgaris is a follicular disorder that affects susceptible pilosebaceous Rational therapy for acne vulgaris: an update on topical treatment.
linksessions.com /q/vulgaris.htm   (166 words)

  
 Mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris, Dreaming,
Flower Essence: Artemisia douglasiana, a close relative of Artemisia vulgaris is used.
Helps us to interpret our dreams and merge the knowledge and insights gained in dreams and any spiritual/magickal work into our every day lives.
Mugwort in your shoes will help keep your strength up in long walks and generally protect you during a journey (hence the name Traveler’s herb).
altnature.com /thegarden/Mugwort.html   (1408 words)

  
 Artemisia vulgaris -- Plants of Hawaii -- MAPS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Artemisia vulgaris -- Plants of Hawaii -- MAPS
Click on hyperlinked islands (if any) in list and on map to see distribution on that island.
Page created November 30, 2003 by Starr, and last updated February 02, 2004 by Starr.
www.hear.org /maps/plants/hawaii/artemisia_vulgaris.htm   (57 words)

  
 Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort
Mugwort reaches for the sky as it enters its bloom phase and can attain heights of four feet or more.
The flowers are the typical ho-hum, tiny, yellow buttons that are typical of many Artemisias.
All herbs should be dry and cut and sifted, not ground.
www.mountainvalleygrowers.com /artvulgaris.htm   (200 words)

  
 Print-friendly Plant Profile for Artemisia vulgaris (common wormwood)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Print-friendly Plant Profile for Artemisia vulgaris (common wormwood)
Artemisia vulgaris L. © Image generated using gd 1.8
Taxonomic Serial Number for Artemisia vulgaris L. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status.
plants.usda.gov /cgi_bin/plant_profile.cgi?symbol=ARVU&mode=Print   (203 words)

  
 Artemisia Moon Garden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
"Of these worts that we name Artemisia, it is said that Diana did find them and delivered their powers and leechdom to Chiron the Centaur, who first from these Worts set forth a leechdom, and he named these worts from the name of Diana, Artemis, that is Artemisias."
The botanical name of Silver Mound is usually listed as Artemisia schmidtiana instead of Artemisia caucasica as seen in the design picture, but you are in luck!
Most nurseries, garden centers and other shops carry silver mound as just that, "Silver Mound" and you won't have to remember any Latin to find it.
www.paganpath.com /artmoongarden.html   (1206 words)

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