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Many people consider mugwort a common weed. It spreads aggressively and can take over large parts of a garden. Because it's related to ragweed, people who are allergic to ragweed may be allergic to mugwort, as well.

So, some people destroy mugwort when it turns up in their garden. But in certain parts of the world, it's purposely grown to make herbal medicine. 

Purported mugwort benefits include:

• Relieving stress

• Boosting energy

• Improving sleep

• Promoting blood circulation

• Relieving headaches

• Supporting liver health

• Relieving an itch

• Increasing urine output

• Easing digestion problem

• Repelling insects

• Relieving muscle aches

• Normalizing menstrual cycles

• Amenorrhea (irregular or absent periods)

• Anxiety

• Chronic fatigue

• Colic

• Constipation

• Depression

• Eczema

• Diarrhea

• Epilepsy

• Headaches and migraines

• Insomnia

• Nausea or vomiting