Evidence supporting the use of: Western Mugwort
For the health condition: Amenorrhea

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Western Mugwort (Artemisia ludoviciana), like its Eurasian relatives (Artemisia vulgaris, commonly called “mugwort”), has a long history of traditional use by Indigenous peoples and herbalists to support women’s reproductive health, including the treatment of amenorrhea (absence of menstruation). Ethnobotanical records document its use among Native American tribes such as the Navajo, Blackfoot, and others, often as a tea or infusion aimed at stimulating menstruation. The rationale stems from the plant’s reputed emmenagogue properties—herbs believed to stimulate blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.

However, scientific validation for these uses is limited. While some Artemisia species contain compounds (such as volatile oils and flavonoids) that may have uterine-stimulating effects in vitro or in animal studies, there is little to no direct clinical evidence supporting efficacy or safety in treating amenorrhea in humans. Most modern herbal texts referencing mugwort’s use for amenorrhea cite historical or traditional practices rather than controlled research. Thus, use of Western Mugwort for amenorrhea is justified primarily by tradition, with low-level evidence based mainly on ethnobotanical and anecdotal reports rather than scientific studies.

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