Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Europe and Asia, for supporting the female reproductive system. Historically, it has been used to help regulate menstrual cycles, relieve menstrual discomfort, stimulate menstruation (as an emmenagogue), and ease symptoms of menopause. In traditional Chinese medicine, mugwort is often used in moxibustion—a technique involving the burning of mugwort to stimulate acupuncture points, sometimes employed to address gynecological concerns such as breech presentation in pregnancy.

However, robust scientific evidence supporting these uses is limited. Most references to mugwort’s benefits for the female reproductive system are based on historical, anecdotal, or ethnobotanical sources rather than well-designed clinical trials. Some laboratory studies have investigated mugwort’s phytochemical constituents, such as flavonoids and essential oils, but these do not directly confirm its efficacy for reproductive health in humans.

Overall, while mugwort’s use for the female reproductive system is well established in traditional medicine, modern scientific validation is lacking or inconclusive. Anyone considering mugwort for reproductive health should consult a qualified healthcare provider, as mugwort may cause allergic reactions or interact with medications, and it is contraindicated in pregnancy due to its potential uterine-stimulating effects.