- 1 teaspoon dried mugwort leaves (or 1 small fresh sprig)
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon honey or lemon (optional)
📌 Instructions:
1️⃣ Steep mugwort in hot water for 5-10 minutes.
2️⃣ Strain and sip slowly.
3️⃣ Drink 1 cup before bedtime for relaxation or after meals for digestion.
💡 Tip: For deeper sleep, combine with chamomile or valerian root.
🌿 Mugwort Tincture (Concentrated Herbal Remedy)
📌 Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried mugwort (or fresh, loosely packed)
- 2 cups vodka or brandy (at least 40% alcohol)
- A glass jar with a lid
📌 Instructions:
1️⃣ Place mugwort in a clean jar and cover with alcohol.
2️⃣ Seal and store in a cool, dark place for 4-6 weeks.
3️⃣ Shake the jar every few days.
4️⃣ Strain and store in a dropper bottle.
5️⃣ Take 15-30 drops in water up to 3 times daily for stress relief and digestion.
💡 Tip: Tinctures are stronger than tea and last for years!
🥘 Culinary Uses: Cooking with Mugwort
Mugwort has a slightly bitter, earthy flavor and is used in:
✔ Asian Cuisine – Added to Korean rice cakes (ssuk), Japanese mochi, and soups.
✔ Herbal Seasoning – Used in soups, stews, and roasted vegetables.
✔ Fermented Beverages – Added to homemade beer or herbal wines.
💡 Tip: Use sparingly as mugwort has a strong flavor!
