🌿 Morphology
🌞 Growing conditions
🌍 Origin and family
🌾 Uses
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Permaculture uses
Used medicinally for moxibustion, burning the dried leaves near the skin to stimulate acupuncture points. Also insect repellent. Can be used as a mulch or compost ingredient, providing nutrients and deterring pests. Useful for controlling erosion on slopes. Some cultivars may have varying levels of medicinal properties.
Permapeople description
Artemisia argyi is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is also known as Chinese mugwort.
Botanical description
Artemisia argyi is a perennial herbaceous plant with aromatic foliage. The stems are erect, branching, and can reach a height of 1-2 meters. The leaves are alternate, deeply lobed, and covered in fine hairs, giving them a silvery-green appearance. The flowers are small, yellowish, and arranged in panicles. The plant reproduces by seeds and rhizomes.
Companion planting
Repels insects, so can be planted near susceptible plants like brassicas. May inhibit the growth of some plants, so avoid planting near fennel or sage.
Propagation methods
Seed sowing in spring or fall. Root division in spring or fall. Stem cuttings in summer.
History and traditions
Traditionally used in Chinese medicine for centuries, primarily for moxibustion. Also used in traditional medicine systems in Korea and Japan. Considered a sacred herb in some cultures, used in rituals and purification ceremonies. Historically used to repel insects and protect clothing.
Usage calendar
Flowering: July-September. Harvesting leaves: Spring-Fall. Planting: Spring or Fall. Pruning: Spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth.