Symptom → Plant Sources
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) as a tool for helping with Wounds
inferred from antimicrobial action
3 sources supporting Mugwort for Wounds. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's antimicrobial action. Further evidence for that pharmacology:
Artemisia vulgaris has a long history in the treatment of human ailments and possesses a broad spectrum of therapeutic properties including anti-malarial, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, antioxidant, anti-tumoral, immunomodulatory, hepatoprotective, anti-spasmodic and anti-septic activities. These are mainly attributed to flavonoids, sesquiterpene lactones, coumarins, acetylenes, phenolic acids and mono- and sesquiterpenes. The review highlights recent reports on the chemistry, biological activities and biotechnological production of bioactive compounds from this species.
Artemisia vulgaris extract showed antiviral activity against herpes simplex virus in vitro, adding to the antimicrobial pharmacology of mugwort.
The essential oil from the leaves of Artemisia vulgaris was characterised phytochemically and showed antimicrobial activity, supporting the antimicrobial use of mugwort.