mugwort

noun

mug·wort ˈməg-ˌwərt

-wȯrt

: any of several artemisias

especially : a Eurasian perennial herb (Artemisia vulgaris) that is naturalized in North America and has aromatic leaves used in folk medicine and to flavor beverages

: the leaves of a mugwort compare moxa

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Within this context, Seok-ryu’s verbal jabs make a lot more sense, including her reference to mugwort and garlic while pretending that Seung-hyo’s room smells. —

Regina Kim, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 Other star ingredients include mugwort — a herb often used in Eastern medicine to calm irritation — plus willow bark and coix seeds, both BHA alternatives to gently buff impurities away. —

Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 19 Apr. 2024 One study found that basil sensitivities were more likely among people with birch, mugwort, or pollen allergies. —

Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 8 July 2024 Teas with ginseng, blue lotus, or mugwort may help with inducing sleepiness, Horowitz says, though the effects vary from person to person. —

Matt Fuchs, TIME, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for mugwort