Botanical Name: Artemisia vulgaris
Common Names: Common mugwort, sailor's tobacco, felon herb
 
Mugwort, also known as Artemisia vulgaris, is a member of the Asteraceae family found in North America, Asia, and Europe. This hardy plant can grow up to six feet tall, and it’s known for its light purple stems and the silvery shine underneath its leaves.   
 
Mugwort has a unique taste with a hint of both bitterness and sweetness and minty undertones. It’s often brewed as a mugwort tea, and can also be used a culinary spice. 
 
Not to be used during pregnancy.
 
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