
It may not be a flashy superfood, but the humble mugwort plant – known as yomogi in Japan – is a quiet powerhouse in Asian health and wellness.
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It may not be a flashy superfood, but the humble mugwort plant – known as yomogi in Japan – is a quiet powerhouse in Asian health and wellness.
This perennial herb, Artemisia vulgaris, is used in foods from soups to salads, pancakes to desserts. Herbalists have long touted its potent medicinal benefits, which include antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Mugwort “is known for its warming properties that also aid circulation”, To says, adding it is also a mild pain reliever that can be boiled in water and drunk like a tea.