mugwort

[ muhg-wurt, -wawrt ]

noun

1. any of certain weedy composite plants of the genus Artemisia, especially A. vulgaris, having aromatic leaves and small, greenish flower heads.

mugwort

/ ˈmʌɡˌwɜːt /

noun

1. a N temperate perennial herbaceous plant, Artemisia vulgaris, with aromatic leaves and clusters of small greenish-white flowers: family Asteraceae (composites)
2. another name for crosswort

Word History and Origins

Origin of mugwort¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English mucgwyrt. See midge, wort ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of mugwort¹

Old English mucgwyrt, perhaps from Old English mycg midge

Example Sentences

Like clockwork they start grabbing from their stash — mugwort, calendula, oat straw, chrysanthemum — a blend meant to essentially chill us out.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, cooks use fresh herbs—oregano, mint, and estafiate, a mugwort known for its digestive properties—to add flavor.

From Salon

According to NewsGuard, a search for “does mugwort induce abortion” resulted in more than a dozen false videos.

From Washington Times

However, today’s decision seems more likely to address videos promoting self-managed abortions with herbs like mugwort and pennyroyal, a practice many herbalists have warned is unreliable and can cause serious health problems.

From The Verge

CLAIM: Herbs including pennyroyal, mugwort and parsley are viable alternatives to abortion.

From Seattle Times