Artemisia vulgaris
by Timothy F. Allen — The Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica
Historical reference for practitioners and students. The statements below reflect the named author’s homeopathic teaching and do not establish treatment effectiveness. This text is not medical advice and must not replace appropriate diagnosis or care.
A. vulgaris, Linn.
Nat. order , Compositæ.
Common names , Wormwood, Mugwort, Beifuss, etc.
Preparation , Tincture of the root.
Authority.
Noack and Trinks.
- Increase of the epileptic paroxysms.
- Irritation of the nervous system.
- Profuse sweat, having a peculiarly characteristic, fetid, cadaverous odor, resembling the odor of garlic.
- Violent contractions of the uterus; labor pains.
- Prolapsus, rupture of the uterus.
- Miscarriage.
- Profuse menstruation; metrorrhagia.
- Increase of the lochial discharge.