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Artemisia douglasiana

Artemisia douglasiana, commonly known as Mugwort or California Mugwort, is a versatile perennial herb native to western North America. Renowned for its aromatic, silvery foliage, this medicinal plant has long been utilized in traditional healing to support digestive health, ease menstrual discomfort, and promote relaxation through its calming properties.

  • Scientific name: Artemisia douglasiana
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Native range: Northern America

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Specifically, it is classified under the genus Artemisia.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Asterales WCVP
Family Asteraceae WCVP
Genus Artemisia WCVP

Common Names

This plant, known scientifically as Artemisia douglasiana, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Amerikanisches Moxakraut, while in Swedish, it is known as Douglasmalört. In Persian, it is referred to as گیاه رویایی (برنجاسف). In Spanish, it is identified by the botanical designations Artemisia campestris var. douglasiana and Artemisia heterophylla.
Language Common Name Source
de Amerikanisches Moxakraut Wikidata
fa گیاه رویایی (برنجاسف) Wikidata
sv Douglasmalört Wikidata
es Artemisia campestris var. douglasiana Wikidata
es Artemisia heterophylla Wikidata
es Artemisia vulgaris var. douglasiana Wikidata
es Artemisia vulgaris subsp. heterophylla Wikidata
nl Douglasmalört Wikidata

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several distinct regions of Western North America. In the Northwestern United States, its range extends through the states of Oregon and Washington. Moving toward the Southwestern United States, it is commonly found throughout California and Nevada. The distribution also reaches southward into the international territory of Mexico. Specifically, within that country, the species is located in the Northwest region of Mexico.

Region Area Source
Northwestern U.S.A. Oregon WCVP
Northwestern U.S.A. Washington WCVP
Southwestern U.S.A. California WCVP
Southwestern U.S.A. Nevada WCVP
Mexico Mexico Northwest WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, commonly known as Mugwort, is valued in herbal medicine for the various bioactive compounds found throughout its structure. The medicinal properties are primarily concentrated within the aerial parts, which include the leaves, stems, and flowering tops of the organism. When these aerial parts are harvested and processed, they yield a potent collection of essential oils that contribute to the plant's distinct aromatic profile and therapeutic effects. Therefore, the entire aerial part is often utilized in preparations to harness the full spectrum of its natural constituents.
Total parts
3
Scientific sources
3
Plant Part Sources Confidence
essential oils 1 ★☆☆☆☆
aerial parts 1 ★☆☆☆☆
aerial part 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Artemisia douglasiana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dehydroleucodine, Dehydroleucodine.

Total chemicals
2
Scientific sources
5

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
dehydroleucodine 3 ★★☆☆☆
Dehydroleucodine 2 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Artemisia douglasiana has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include peptic ulcer, cancer, oxidative damage.

Total uses
3
Scientific sources
4

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
peptic ulcer 2 ★☆☆☆☆
cancer 1 ★☆☆☆☆
oxidative damage 1 ★☆☆☆☆