Mugwort (<i>Artemisia vulgaris</i>, <i>Artemisia douglasiana</i>, <i>Artemisia argyi</i>) in the Treatment of Menopause, Premenstrual Syndrome, Dysmenorrhea and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract

Mugwort has many traditional uses around the world. The Chumash Indians of California use it to treat imbalances that women may suffer such as premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea and menopausal symptoms. The plant contains a sesquiterpene that appears to work through a serotonergic mechanism and may be beneficial for women. Mugwort therapy is safer for menopausal women than hormone replacement therapy. Children affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder benefit from mugwort therapy. There is no doubt that mugwort therapy is safer for these children than methylphenidate or amphetamine

The Use of California Sagebrush (Artemisia californica) Liniment to Control Pain

“…They can also inhibit NO and PGE2 production, inhibit the expression of IL-6, tumor necrosis factor alpha and cyclooxygenase-2 [28]. Leucodin is available as a drug in Brazil for the treatment of skin disorders.…”

Acupuncture-Associated Vasovagal Response: Revised Terminology and Hospital Experience

“…Various species of mugwort are used medicinally throughout the world; traditionally, the Asian species Artemisia argyi has been used in China. 30 Published literature suggests the use of moxibustion on acupoints GV 20, CV 6, or CV 4 in cases of AAVR. 25 Due to the fact that many patients will have significant hair at the location GV 20, moxibustion at this point might not be appropriate.…”

The Artemisia Genus: A Review on Traditional Uses, Phytochemical Constituents, Pharmacological Properties and Germplasm Conservation

“…which are reported to possess various biological activities including, antibacterial [11]. Anti-fungal [8] anti-viral [12] anti-malarial [13] antiinflammatory [14] anti-cancer [15] anti-tumor [16] anti98 helminthic [12] anti-diabetic [17][18][19] anti-spasmodic [14], hepatoprotective [20] anti-pyretic [21] anti-parasitic 5 [22] anti-oxidant [15,20,23,24] antifertility [17] acaricidal [25] anti-rheumatic [26] anti-hypertensive [27,28] trypanocidal, trichomonacidal [29] wormicidal [30] emmenagogue, diuretic, abortive [31] anti-arthritis [32] immunomodulatory [33] neuroprotective [34] menopause, premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder [35]. Antiulcerogenic [36] analgesic (Saxena, 2015), bile stimulant [26] antinociceptive [37] anti-plasmodial [38] anti-venom [39] anti-coccidal [40] anti-leishmanial [41,42] anti-hyperlipidemic [43,44] anti-epileptic and anti-convulsant [45] anti-cholesterolemic, cholagogue, diuret...…”