Mugwort

Mugwort is a flower or a weed, depending on how you look at it. Mugwort can also be used as a medicinal herb. It grows in the cooler parts of Europe and North America and are often found growing on roadsides or where other plants do not thrive. Mugwort has before hops became known been used for beer, but has also filled many other purposes, Mugwort is said to repel insects. In the Middle Ages it was believed that Mugwort protected against misfortune and fatigue.

Oils are obtained by distillation of the dried flowering plant and the fragrance reminiscent of wormwood and are fresh, crisp, and sweet with a touch of coffee.