MUGWORT

Artemisia Vulgaris Seeds

The Artemisia plant (also know as common mugwort) is a beautiful and fragrant plant that has many benefits. This plant is native to Greece and has been used for centuries in traditional Greek culture. The Artemisia plant was commonly used to treat digestive problems and other conditions. It has a strong, pleasant aroma that can help soothe and calm the mind.

The Artemisia plant can be used in various ways, such as in the form of tea, tincture or oil, although it is not recommended to do so, as it has the toxin Tujona, so from Experiencia Natural we recommend using it only as an allelopathic plant.

What is Artemisia Vulgaris?

Artemisia is a perennial plant, it is capable of reaching a height of between 60 and 190 cm and has a rapid growth. It has thick rhizomes and numerous erect stems of brown, yellowish, brown or reddish color.

The basal leaves are petiole and the others are sessile. They can be of a uniform green color, or present a bicolor. The leaf blades may also be lanceolate, ovate or linear in shape.

The Artemisia plant has hermaphrodite flowers with 7 to 10 pistils. Flowering occurs from mid-summer to late autumn.

The fruits of Artemisia are of the ellipsoidal cypsela type. Their size is usually 0.5 to 1 centimeter and they usually produce resin.

Cultivation of the Mugwort plant

Mugwort seeds are easy to grow and make a great addition to any garden. These plants prefer medium sun and well-drained, light (sandy or clay) soil. It is a very adaptable plant and can grow in different types of soils, from acidic soils to very alkaline soils (4.8 to 8.2).

The plants attain a more aromatic property and are more resistant when grown in poor and dry soil conditions. It also tolerates drought quite well.

Artemisia is resistant to frost.

Organoleptic properties

The terpene profile of common mugwort gives it an intense, aged and spicy aroma.

Uses of Artemísia Vulgaris

Due to the allelopathic action of Artemisia Vulgaris, it can be used as an insect repellent, simply by having live plants in the area to be protected. In addition, the essential oil has a strong insecticidal action, as it damages insect larvae.

Likewise, several terpenes in Artemis Vulgaris prevent the growth of roots and seedling shoots with specific cytotoxic substances.

Characteristics of common mugwort seeds

Scientific name: Artemisia vulgaris

Higher classification: Artemisia

Category: Species

Species: A. vulgaris; L.

Class: Magnoliopsida

Division: Magnoliophyta

Family: Asteraceae