Artemesia (Titepati, Mugwort, or Wormwood) Essential Oil (Artemisia vulgaris)

Overview

Artemesia may also be referred to as Mugwort, Common Wormwood, Felon Herb, Chrysanthemum Weed, Wild Wormwood, Artemisia vulgaris, Artemesia Vulgaris Linn. It is typically processed in Egypt using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the flowering plant/herb.

Summary

Traditionally, due to its soothing and relaxing effects, Artemesia has been used to calm hysteric attacks in patients when they occur. Some cases of women with blocked menstruation have had success restarting their cycles using this essential oil. Additionally, it can aid in the relief of fatigue, headaches, abdominal pain, and nausea. Artemesia can help to inhibit microbial infections which cause digestive disorders, and has been used to stave off roundworms and tapeworms. Artemesia also stimulates the flow of digestive juices to facilitate digestion. As a diuretic, Artemesia essential oil may increase both the frequency and quantity of urination, reducing the buildup of toxins in the body.

Artemesia (Titepati, Mugwort, or Wormwood) Essential Oil

Essential Facts

Aroma Description:
Fresh Herbaceous Slightly camphoraceous Strong
Common Name(s): Mugwort, Common Wormwood, Felon Herb, Chrysanthemum Weed, Wild Wormwood, Artemisia vulgaris, Artemesia Vulgaris Linn
Botanical Family: Asteraceae
Botanical Genus: Artemisia
Chemical Family: Ketones, Sesquiterpenes
Perfumery Note: Middle
Consistency: Slightly oily, transparent, very mobile liquid
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Color: Colorless to pale yellow amber clear liquid
Countries of Production: Egypt
Indigenous Country: Nepal
Cultivation: Wild Harvested
Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
Part Typically Used: Flowering plant/herb
Storage: Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light
Shelf Life: 5 years

Ethically and sustainably sourced
Organic
Wild Harvested
Vegan
Not recommended or safe if pregnant or nursing
Not recommend or safe for children

Essential Details

Benefits & Uses

Blends

Artemesia Blends:

Cedarwood, Atlas Cedarwood, Virginian Clary Sage Galbanum Juniper Berry Oakmoss Patchouli Pine Rosemary

Cautions & Safety

Cautions when using Artemesia:

Possible oral toxin due to thujone content

Safety Precautions for Artemesia:

Not recommended to be used internally or externally

Contraindications of Artemesia:

Do not use with small children, elders, epileptics, pregnant and/or nursing women. Please see further cautions in Safety Considerations below.

Botany

Botanical Description of Artemesia:

There are around 300 species in the Artemisia genus growing wild around northern temperate regions, South Africa and South America.

History

History of Artemesia:

Many Artemisia species have been used in folk medicine for intestinal conditions, as topical antiseptics and for diabetes.

Traditional Folklore

Traditional Folklore of Artemesia:

Mugwort has a mixed reputation among different cultures; for instance In China its medicinal properties have long been used to improve ailments, while in Europe it has been used in witchcraft and black magic.