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Mugwort (Nagadamani / Indian Wormwood)
Artemisia vulgaris
ନାଗଦଅଣା (Nagadaana)नागदौना (Nagdauna)Nagadamani
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Origin
- Temperate Eurasia
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Aromatic perennial erect branched herb to 1.2m; alternate deeply pinnatisect tomentose leaves with silvery-white undersides, and panicles of minute brownish-yellow flower heads.
Traditional Uses
Amenorrhea, intestinal worms, hysteria, nervous tension, and neuralgia
Parts Used
Leaves, flowering tops, roots
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Tikta, Katu
- Guna: Laghu, Teekshna
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Restores suppressed menstruation, relieves nervous hysteria, expels worms, and warms digestive tract
Precautions
Contraindicated in pregnancy due to potent uterine stimulant action; may cause contact dermatitis
Interesting Facts
Historically hung above European and Asian doorways to ward off evil spirits and insects