0 a plant of the daisy family with dark green leaves. There are several species (= types) of mugwort, some of which are used in herbal medicine or to flavour food. In the past mugwort was sometimes thought to have magic properties. --
Mugwort can be prepared as a cold dish or can be stir-fried with fresh or smoked meat.
On the way back, the men wear lilac or mugwort flowers on their hats.
Pregnant women, though, should avoid consuming large amounts of mugwort.
In addition, the fuzz on the underside of the mugwort leaves is gathered and used in moxibustion.
Suppliers usually age the mugwort and grind it up to a fluff; practitioners burn the fluff or process it further into a cigar-shaped stick.
Mugwort herb contains a very small percentage of oil, so is generally considered safe to use.
While other species are sometimes referred to by more specific common names, they may be called simply mugwort in many contexts.
Roman soldiers put mugwort in their sandals to protect their feet against fatigue.
