aplantof thedaisyfamilywithdarkgreenleaves. There are severalspecies(=types)of mugwort, some of which are used inherbalmedicineor toflavourfood. In the past mugwort was sometimesthoughtto havemagicproperties.
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The bear turned into a woman by observing the commandments to eat onlymugwortand garlic for 100 days in the cave.
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Typical seasonings include salt and pepper,mugwort, or marjoram.
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The highest concentration ofmugwortpollen is generally found between 9 and 11 am.
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Mugwortpollen generally travels less than 2,000 meters.
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Mugwortwas used to repel insects, especially moths, from gardens.
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It also includes more obscure herbs, likemugwort, rue, pennyroyal, wild carrot, blue cohosh, tansy, and savin.
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Mugwortis also used as a flavoring and colorant for a seasonal rice dish.
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Roman soldiers putmugwortin their sandals to protect their feet against fatigue.
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While other species are sometimes referred to by more specific common names, they may be called simplymugwortin many contexts.
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Mugwortherb contains a very small percentage of oil, so is generally considered safe to use.
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Suppliers usually age themugwortand grind it up to a fluff; practitioners burn the fluff or process it further into a cigar-shaped stick.
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In addition, the fuzz on the underside of themugwortleaves is gathered and used in moxibustion.
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Pregnant women, though, should avoid consuming large amounts ofmugwort.
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On the way back, the men wear lilac ormugwortflowers on their hats.
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Mugwortcan be prepared as a cold dish or can be stir-fried with fresh or smoked meat.
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