Artemisia vulgaris
Mugwort
by William Boericke — Pocket Manual of Homoeopathic Materia Medica & Repertory
Historical reference for practitioners and students.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.
Has some reputation as a remedy for epileptic conditions, and convulsive diseases of childhood and girls at puberty. Locally and internally is injurious to eyes. Petit mal . Epilepsy without aura; after fright and other violent emotions and after masturbation. Several convulsions close together. Somnambulism. Gets up at night and works, remembers nothing in the morning ( Kali phos ).
Head
Drawn back by spasmodic twitchings. Mouth drawn to left. Congestion of brain.
Eyes
Colored light produces dizziness . Pain and blurring of vision; better; rubbing; worse, using eyes.
Female
Profuse menses. Violent uterine contractions. Spasms during menses.
Fever
Profuse sweat, smelling like garlic .
Relationship
Compare: Absinth; Cina; Cicuta .
Dose
First to third potency. Said to act better when given with wine.