Mugwort Herb, Artemisia vulgaris

Description

Common mugwort is an herb native to Europe, Africa and Asia that is now naturalized throughout North America. The herb is known by a variety of common names, such as Cronewort, Felon Herb and Old Uncle Henry. In the Ukraine, the herb is called chornobylnik, which inspired the name of the now abandoned city of Chernobyl because the root word translates to “a place where mugwort grows.”

Mugwort is traditionally used in smaller quantities in tea blends.

Mugwort is an ancient herb with a long history of use for culinary and ceremonial purposes.

In terms of flavor, mugwort is described as tasting like chrysanthemum flowers. This is probably why the herb is also known as Chrysanthemum Weed. Other common names for this plant include St. John’s Plant, Common Wormwood and Wild Wormwood.