Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Last updated: 21 Jun 2025
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Thai Herb: Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Characteristics:
Uses the entire plant
Traditionally described as warm, fragrant, and balanced in Thai medicine
(Part of the aromatic warm herb group that stimulates internal balance)
Key Benefits:
Treats alternating fever and chills (known in Thai medicine as Kai Jeliang)
Relieves cough and soothes throat irritation
Promotes sweating, helping reduce fever and restore internal balance
Alleviates early symptoms of jaundice (mild yellowing of skin or eyes)
Additional Insight:
Mugwort is one of the five key Thai medicinal roots known as "Kot Ha" and is commonly included in herbal tonics and fever remedies.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, mugwort is also used in Moxibustion, a therapy that involves burning the herb near acupuncture points to stimulate Yang energy and dispel cold from the body.
️ Recommended For:
Individuals with intermittent or chronic fever (alternating hot and cold sensations)
People with cough, sore throat, or phlegm
Those who need to boost circulation, expel internal cold, or improve energy flow (Qi)
Post Series Suggestion:
Feature this herb in a post series titled:
Herbs for Fever Relief Internal Balance Detox via Sweating, together with:
Cluster Fig (Ma Duea Chumphon) for heat-clearing
Plu-Kao / Snake Jasmine for inflammation and skin detox
Little Ironweed / Indian Gooseberry for cough, sore throat, and immune support
Characteristics:
Uses the entire plant
Traditionally described as warm, fragrant, and balanced in Thai medicine
(Part of the aromatic warm herb group that stimulates internal balance)
Key Benefits:
Treats alternating fever and chills (known in Thai medicine as Kai Jeliang)
Relieves cough and soothes throat irritation
Promotes sweating, helping reduce fever and restore internal balance
Alleviates early symptoms of jaundice (mild yellowing of skin or eyes)
Additional Insight:
Mugwort is one of the five key Thai medicinal roots known as "Kot Ha" and is commonly included in herbal tonics and fever remedies.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, mugwort is also used in Moxibustion, a therapy that involves burning the herb near acupuncture points to stimulate Yang energy and dispel cold from the body.
️ Recommended For:
Individuals with intermittent or chronic fever (alternating hot and cold sensations)
People with cough, sore throat, or phlegm
Those who need to boost circulation, expel internal cold, or improve energy flow (Qi)
Post Series Suggestion:
Feature this herb in a post series titled:
Herbs for Fever Relief Internal Balance Detox via Sweating, together with:
Cluster Fig (Ma Duea Chumphon) for heat-clearing
Plu-Kao / Snake Jasmine for inflammation and skin detox
Little Ironweed / Indian Gooseberry for cough, sore throat, and immune support
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