Chih - الشيح - Mugwort - artemisia vulgaris - period pain, menstrual pain, nervousness, stress

Artemisia (el chih) has several virtues. It is generally used to relieve digestive disorders such as colic, chronic diarrhea, visceral pain, flatulence, etc. It also stimulates the secretion of gastric juice, thus promoting appetite and has the advantage of eliminating intestinal worms. When rubbed, it relieves chest pain and muscle contractions after intense physical effort. This medicinal plant can also treat phlebitis and varicose veins because it stimulates blood circulation. An ally of women Antispasmodic, it is recommended to treat painful menstruation. It is also known to trigger menstruation in cases of amenorrhea (absence of menstrual bleeding), especially if they are linked to anemia or lymphatism, and to regulate a disturbed cycle. For external use, Mugwort was used as a poultice on the stomach of women giving birth to facilitate delivery - the expulsion of the placenta - but also to expel clots during difficult periods. Against nervousness Recommended in cases of nervous disorders, Mugwort can be consumed in small courses to: relieve stress; insomnia problems; states of worry and anxiety. It is mainly the roots that are used in this case. Cazin (19th century) recalls its use to treat hysteria and epilepsy since the 16th century. Various uses Mugwort also has an action against fever and jaundice. It is still recognized today for its antiseptic and anti-malarial properties. In certain regions of France, it was used to soothe bruises. Use and dosage of common mugwort Internally It is the leaves, flowering tops and roots that are traditionally used in traditional herbalism. In herbal tea, 1 gram to 1.5 grams of dried plants are infused in 250 ml of water, to be drunk about 30 minutes before the two meals to stimulate digestive functions or between meals for other desired effects. According to Dr. Jean Valnet, to treat amenorrhea, it is used during the 10 days preceding the theoretical arrival of menstruation. It would be even more effective associated with pennyroyal. To treat menstrual pain, it can also be consumed with German chamomile and lemon balm. Common mugwort can also be consumed in the form of tincture or plant powder.