Mugwort (Engl.)

Artemisia vulgaris L.

Skin

woody perennial, herb that forms dense stands (1) Height: 50-180cm Leaves: alternate, stalked, pinnately lobed, smooth and green on the upper side while white and downy beneath (1) Flowers: dense, tapering panicles of inconspicuous, oval, rayless, yellowish or brown-reddish flower heads (1) Fruits: Achene

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Fever. Preparation: Boil the leaves of Hilbas with the leaves of Agdaw, Kalabo, Sambong, and Pepper. Part used: Leaves | Gas pains. Preparation: Boil the leaves of Hilbas with the leaves of Agdaw, Kalabo, Sambong, and Pepper. Part used: Leaves | Stress reliever. Preparation: Boil the leaves of Hilbas with the leaves of Agdaw, Kalabo, Sambong, and Pepper. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Boil the leaves of Hilbas with the leaves of Agdaw, Kalabo, Sambong, and Pepper | Boil the leaves of Hilbas with the leaves of Agdaw, Kalabo, Sambong, and Pepper | Boil the leaves of Hilbas with the leaves of Agdaw, Kalabo, Sambong, and Pepper

Location & Habitat

REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), commonplace weed. disturbed and waste places

Research

Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City

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Quick Info

Scientific Name: Artemisia vulgaris L.
Local Name: Mugwort (Engl.)
Family: Asteracea
Category: Skin
Date Collected: Jun 28, 2026

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