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| Scientific Name | Artemisia alba |
| English Name | White wormwood, mugwort |
| Portuguese Name | Artemísia branca |
| German Name | N/A |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Origin | Climate temperate. |
| Habitat | Temperate climates, uncultivated land and outskirts of soils. |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Preferences Cultivation | Adapts to any soil but prefers a dry, poor soils, well-drained, sun exposure or partially shaded and tolerates temperatures down to about -10°C. |
| Method of propagation | Sowing division and cuttings are the best forms of plant propagation. |
| Ornamental Characteristics | Flowering from July to September. H: 1 m, ᴓ 0.7 m |
| Description of smells and flavors | Bitter. |
| Properties Medicinal | Stimulates gastrointestinal secretions, it is antibacterial, antimycotic action and tonic. Stimulates appetite, is digestive, anthelmintic, carminative and emmenagogue. |
| Properties Edibility | None |
| Properties Other | None |
| Contraindications / Side Effects / Comments | During pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as children under 6 years of age and patients with neurological disorders (eg epilepsy) should avoid the use of the plant. It is not advisable to eat for a long period of time. Side effects: when in contact with the skin can cause dermatitis. |
| Pests and diseases & how to fight them | Unknown |
| How and When to harvest and / or pruning and which parts used. How many cuts per year? | Parts used: leaves. Pruning: in autumn, should be made baseline cuts. |
| Can be used in intercropping ( repellent / attractive ) or is biopesticide? | Unknown |
| Curiosity / Personal Experiences | There are some sayings that mention this plant: "If you have an enemy, you give him Artemisia" and "Who try mugwort, get the victory." |
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