Mugwort (Amwaz)
Artemisia vulgaris · Asteraceae
A crossing plant — kept in both Haitian & Caribbean and Adriatic & Balkan traditions. Two shores, one root.
Mugwort
Amwaz
Armoise commune
Artemisia vulgaris
Crni pelin / Obikajna pelin
Asteraceae
Traditionally used
⚠ Avoid in pregnancy — a uterine stimulant (emmenagogue) containing thujone, not for prolonged or high-dose use. Traditionally used to support digestion, calm nervous tension, and — in folk practice — aid dream recall and offer spiritual protection.
On the Adriatic shore
Čaj od crnog pelina: žlica sušenih listova na 250 ml, 10 min. Za probavnu gorčinu i menstrualne smetnje. Kratkotrajna upotreba (max 2 tjedna). NE u trudnoći.
Prepared as
Prepare as a hot infusion using 1 teaspoon dried leaves per cup of boiling water, steeped for 10-15 minutes. Can also be made into a tincture or used as a smudging herb when dried.
In three languages
Kreyòl — ⚠ Evite l si w ansent — li se yon estimilan matris (emenagòg) ki gen tijòn, li pa pou itilize pandan lontan ni an gwo dòz. Tradisyonèlman itilize pou ede dijesyon, kalme tansyon nè, epi — nan pratik tradisyonèl — ede moun sonje rèv yo ak bay pwoteksyon espirityèl.
Français — ⚠ À éviter pendant la grossesse — un stimulant utérin (emménagogue) contenant de la thuyone, à ne pas utiliser de façon prolongée ni à forte dose. Traditionnellement utilisé pour soutenir la digestion, calmer les tensions nerveuses et — dans la pratique populaire — favoriser le souvenir des rêves et offrir une protection spirituelle.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Sources & lineage
TGA pregnancy warning; Insular Pharmacopoeias (PMC8138454); ESCOP Artemisia entries
Kept alongside