mugwort

noun

mug·​wort ˈməg-ˌwərt 

-wȯrt

1

: any of several artemisias

especially : a Eurasian perennial herb (Artemisia vulgaris) that is naturalized in North America and has aromatic leaves used in folk medicine and to flavor beverages

2

: the leaves of a mugwort compare moxa

Examples of mugwort in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While this novel treatment was developed to combat mugwort pollen – a leading hay fever allergen in Europe and Asia – the researchers say their blueprint can be used to target any species. —New Atlas, 3 July 2025

The blend—featuring blue lotus, mugwort, and damiana—draws on botanicals traditionally used to ease the mind, ground the body, and soothe the nervous system. —Martine Thompson, Essence, 5 June 2025

Use candles, incense, crystals, or natural elements like flowers or herbs (mugwort and lavender pair beautifully). —Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 20 May 2025

Plants like mugwort, gentian, and pine are grown on site and used to produce gins, fortified wines, and other spirits and liqueurs. —Agnish Ray, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English mucgwyrt, from mucg- (perhaps akin to Old English mycg midge) + wyrt wort

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1