mugwort

noun

mug·wort ˈməg-ˌwərt

-wȯrt

: 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

: the leaves of a mugwort compare moxa

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Its counterpart, the Calming Serum, features mugwort and green tea, to reduce dermal irritation. —

Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024 It's extracted from the mugwort plant and is four times more soothing than regular cica. —

Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 Within this context, Seok-ryu’s verbal jabs make a lot more sense, including her reference to mugwort and garlic while pretending that Seung-hyo’s room smells. —

Regina Kim, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 Other star ingredients include mugwort — a herb often used in Eastern medicine to calm irritation — plus willow bark and coix seeds, both BHA alternatives to gently buff impurities away. —

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