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Mugwort (Douglas)

Ngải cứu Douglas

Artemisia douglasiana

California mugwort

Asteraceae · Phần trên mặt đất · Aerial parts · Steam-distilled


Mugwort (Douglas) essential oil (Artemisia douglasiana) — botanical illustration
Artemisia douglasiana

Safety

Neurotoxic · Pregnancy prohibited

α-Thujone and β-thujone content high. Neurotoxic.

Contraindicated in pregnancy, breastfeeding, children under 6, and individuals with a history of epilepsy.

Dermal and oral doses must be very low.


Usage guidelines

Contraindications
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, children under 6, epilepsy
Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
α-Thujone20.0 – 38.0 %
β-Thujone10.0 – 25.0 %
1,8-Cineole5.0 – 12.0 %
Camphor5.0 – 10.0 %
Sabinene2.0 – 5.0 %

Botanical source

Artemisia douglasiana is California mugwort, endemic to western North America.

Traditionally used by California indigenous peoples for ceremonial and respiratory remedies.

Family Asteraceae.


Notes

Small-scale, niche production. Not common outside North America.