Common mugwort is an herb native to Europe, Africa and Asia that is now
naturalized throughout North America. The herb is known by a variety of common
names, such as Sailor's Tobacco, Cronewort, Felon Herb and Old Uncle Henry. In
the Ukraine, the herb is called chornobylnik, which inspired the name of the now
abandoned city of Chernobyl because the root word translates to "a place where
mugwort grows."
Mugwort is traditionally used in tea blends, but take note that
the thujone content in the leaf can be toxic in high dosages. This herb can also
trigger allergic reactions in people with sensitivities to other plants in the daisy family.
