Evidence supporting the use of: Mugwort
For the health condition: Bedwetting

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in East Asian countries such as China, Korea, and Japan. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), mugwort is sometimes used as an ingredient in herbal formulas aimed at addressing conditions like bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis), particularly in children. The rationale in traditional systems often revolves around the concepts of "warming the kidneys" or "strengthening yang," which are believed to be deficient or weak in individuals experiencing bedwetting. Mugwort is thought to have mild diuretic and antispasmodic properties, and in some folk traditions, it is also used in moxibustion, where dried mugwort is burned near specific acupuncture points to stimulate healing and restore balance. However, while its use is well documented in traditional practices, scientific evidence supporting mugwort's effectiveness for bedwetting is very limited. A few small-scale or anecdotal studies may reference mugwort or related herbal formulas, but there is a lack of rigorous clinical trials or systematic reviews validating its efficacy for this specific condition. Thus, its use for bedwetting remains largely rooted in tradition rather than modern scientific validation, and any claims should be approached with caution, particularly given possible allergic reactions or toxicity associated with certain compounds in mugwort.

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