Mugwort European vs Chaenomeles japonica

Aromatic European Artemisia used for digestive conditions, menstrual regulation, and as the basis for Japanese moxa treatment.

East Asian ornamental shrub whose fruits are used in folk medicine similar to quince.

artemisinin trace, thujone, cineole, camphor, flavonoids

malic acid, tannins, flavonoids, vitamin C

Digestive bitters and worms in European folk medicine, Menstrual regulation and dysmenorrhea, Nervine for anxiety and convulsions, Moxibustion base in TCM and Japanese medicine

Digestive conditions in Japanese folk medicine, Nutrient-rich food, Muscle cramps

Digestive bitter, Emmenagogue, Antispasmodic, Antimicrobial

Antioxidant dense, Antispasmodic, Digestive tonic

1-3g dried leaf tea 2x daily; 2-4ml tincture 2x daily

Cooked fruit as food or jam; 5-10 g fruit decoction

Pregnancy strongly contraindicated, Allergy to Asteraceae, Epilepsy due to thujone

None significant

Allergic reactions, Uterine contractions

Mild GI upset from raw fruit