Evidence supporting the use of: Mugwort
For the health condition: Bleeding (internal)

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in East Asian and European herbalism. Historically, mugwort has been employed to help control various types of bleeding, especially related to gynecological issues such as excessive menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) and postpartum hemorrhage. Its use in traditional Chinese medicine includes the practice of moxibustion, where dried mugwort is burned over specific acupuncture points to regulate blood flow and stop bleeding. In European folk medicine, mugwort was sometimes used in poultices or decoctions to address internal bleeding or to "tone" the uterus. The evidence supporting mugwort’s effectiveness for internal bleeding is largely anecdotal and based on traditional practice rather than controlled scientific studies. Phytochemical analyses indicate that mugwort contains compounds such as flavonoids and essential oils, which may have mild vasoconstrictive or anti-inflammatory properties, but there is no robust clinical evidence to confirm its efficacy or safety for treating internal bleeding. Furthermore, mugwort can be toxic in large doses and may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Therefore, while mugwort's use for internal bleeding is deeply rooted in tradition, modern clinical validation is lacking, and it should not replace established medical treatments for serious bleeding.

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