Horti TopsĀ® Mugwort
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Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is a versatile culinary and medicinal herb. Sow indoors from March to May, or outdoors from April to June. Expected height: 150 cm.
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Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Heritage & Fascinating Facts
Mugwort was one of the nine sacred herbs of the Anglo-Saxons. It was believed to protect travelers and was placed in shoes to prevent fatigue. The name “mugwort” comes from its use in flavoring beer before hops.
How to Use Mugwort
Culinary: Traditional flavoring for fatty meats like goose, duck, and pork. Essential in German and Eastern European cuisine. The young leaves can be used in salads. Key ingredient in moxibustion.
Traditional & Medicinal: Classic womens herb used to regulate menstruation and ease cramps. Used in moxibustion (burning near acupuncture points) in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Digestive bitter that stimulates appetite.
Growing Mugwort
| Start indoors | March ā May |
| Direct sow | April ā June |
| Harvest | July ā September |
| Height | 150 cm |
Packet Details
Weight: ca. 0.5 gram | Botanical: Artemisia vulgaris | Type: Open-pollinated | Origin: Netherlands
| Weight | 0,005 g |
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| Brand |
Hortitops |
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