Mugwort is a perennial herb with a long history of use. As such, the
herb is known by many alternative names, not the least interesting of
which include Naughty Man and Old Uncle
Henry. But the most commonly used “other” name for mugwort is common
wormwood.
The long, hairy stems of this plant is a common sight in pastures,
meadows and roadside patches where nothing else seems to grow. In fact,
because the herb isn’t fussy about its habitat it’s considered to be an
invasive nuisance weed by many.
Mugwort has been used as a potherb and tea additive for centuries. At
one time, before
hops became the standard, the herb was used in
beer-making.
