Plants are the principal source of raw materials for plant based medicine since ancient times. The traditional herbal medicines are receiving great importance in the health care sector. In Indian system of medicine i.e, ayurveda, one of the plant Artemisia vulgaris belonging to family Asteraceae, although Artemisia vulgaris is the species most often called mugwort. It is an emmenagogue; promotes suppressed menses. Believed to increase fertility. Used for moxabustion in Chinese Medicine. Used in treatment of liver disorders and as a digestive aid (digestive bitter). Infusion taken before and/or after eating to promote digestion. Promotes sweating. Which can be a benefit when intentionally sweating out an illness; a very old healing technique when one first feels the effects of an illness. Strong infusion can be used in a bath for an invigorating bath or one before Ritual or Dreaming. The present review on Artemisia vulgaris is to know its importance with respect to pharmacognosy, pharmacology and phytochemistry in detail.
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