Mugwort Indian vs Xiao Yao San Patent

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mugwort Indian

Artemisia indica

Womens Health

Free and Easy Wanderer

Womens Health

Mugwort Indian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Xiao Yao San Patent

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

South and Southeast Asian mugwort species used in Ayurveda and Indonesian Jamu medicine.

TCM most prescribed formula for liver qi stagnation, PMS, and depression.

Active Compounds

thujone, camphor, cineole, artemisin, flavonoids

Saikosaponins, Paeoniflorin, Atractylenolide, Glycyrrhizin

Traditional Uses

Ayurvedic emmenagogue, Indonesian Jamu herb, Indian digestive

PMS, Depression, Irritability, Digestive problems from stress, Fatigue

Modern Uses

menstrual regulation, digestive, antimicrobial, moxibustion

Liver qi regulator, Antidepressant, Hormonal balance, Digestive harmonizer

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried herb as tea or Jamu preparation

4-6 tablets 3x daily or standard decoction

Contraindications

pregnancy (strong emmenagogue), epilepsy

Yin deficiency with heat (use modified version)

Side Effects

uterine stimulation, thujone toxicity

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E