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Where should I plant Mugwort?
I have a whole tray of Mugwort to plant -- where should I put it? I know
it grows tall and that's not a problem, but I sometimes let my horses near my gardens -- is it a problem that they might eat it? Part shade? All sun? East, West, South or North? Any recommendations? There's nowhere I can plant it that I don't really care if it takes over but what will be the best place for it? My soil is mostly Indiana clay. Zone 5. |
Where should I plant Mugwort?
On Apr 23, 3:10 pm, EvilGoddessFragileWarrior
wrote: I have a whole tray of Mugwort to plant -- where should I put it? I know it grows tall and that's not a problem, but I sometimes let my horses near my gardens -- is it a problem that they might eat it? Part shade? All sun? East, West, South or North? Any recommendations? There's nowhere I can plant it that I don't really care if it takes over but what will be the best place for it? My soil is mostly Indiana clay. Zone 5. Mugwort aka Artemisia vulgaris prefers Full Sun. It's not fussy about soil, prefers poor to average, but does need good drainage. So find the least 'wet' clay area. Maybe provide a raised area for better drainage. Moderate water to fairly dry. The only caution I find is "prolonged use of large doses may damage nervous system" I can't see horses liking it, as it is very bitter, but sometimes they do weird things.......... And, yes, the perennial ones do spread rapidly. Emilie |
Where should I plant Mugwort?
mleblanca wrote in
oups.com: On Apr 23, 3:10 pm, EvilGoddessFragileWarrior wrote: I have a whole tray of Mugwort to plant -- where should I put it? I know it grows tall and that's not a problem, but I sometimes let my horses near my gardens -- is it a problem that they might eat it? Part shade? All sun? East, West, South or North? Any recommendations? There's nowhere I can plant it that I don't really care if it takes over but what will be the best place for it? My soil is mostly Indiana clay. Zone 5. Mugwort aka Artemisia vulgaris prefers Full Sun. It's not fussy about soil, prefers poor to average, but does need good drainage. So find the least 'wet' clay area. Maybe provide a raised area for better drainage. Moderate water to fairly dry. The only caution I find is "prolonged use of large doses may damage nervous system" I can't see horses liking it, as it is very bitter, but sometimes they do weird things.......... And, yes, the perennial ones do spread rapidly. Emilie Thanks, Emilie. |
Where should I plant Mugwort?
On Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:10:17 +0000 (UTC), EvilGoddessFragileWarrior
wrote: I have a whole tray of Mugwort to plant -- where should I put it? I know it grows tall and that's not a problem, but I sometimes let my horses near my gardens -- is it a problem that they might eat it? Part shade? All sun? East, West, South or North? Any recommendations? There's nowhere I can plant it that I don't really care if it takes over but what will be the best place for it? My soil is mostly Indiana clay. Zone 5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mugwort It's invasive and toxic. If I had an animal which could even potentially snip a bit and chew, I'd eliminate it from my garden. |
Where should I plant Mugwort?
Jangchub wrote in
: On Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:10:17 +0000 (UTC), EvilGoddessFragileWarrior wrote: I have a whole tray of Mugwort to plant -- where should I put it? I know it grows tall and that's not a problem, but I sometimes let my horses near my gardens -- is it a problem that they might eat it? Part shade? All sun? East, West, South or North? Any recommendations? There's nowhere I can plant it that I don't really care if it takes over but what will be the best place for it? My soil is mostly Indiana clay. Zone 5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mugwort It's invasive and toxic. If I had an animal which could even potentially snip a bit and chew, I'd eliminate it from my garden. And yet it's not listed in HORSE OWNER'S FIELD GUIDE TO TOXIC PLANTS and they seem to have EVERYTHING in there -- even things that are mildly toxic. Hmm. |
Where should I plant Mugwort?
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Jangchub wrote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mugwort It's invasive and toxic. If I had an animal which could even potentially snip a bit and chew, I'd eliminate it from my garden. http://www.holistic-online.com/Herba...Herbs/h267.htm Mugwort Bitter tonic, stimulant, nervine tonic, emmenagogue, laxative, diaphoretic Mugwort can be used wherever a digestive stimulant is called for. It will aid the digestion through the bitter stimulation of the juices whilst also providing a carminative oil. It has a mildly nervine action in aiding depression and easing tension, which appears to be due to the volatile oil, so it is essential that this is not lost in preparation. Mugwort may also be used as an emmenagogue in the aiding of normal menstrual flow. Combinations : May be used widely where a bitter action is needed. Dosage: Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 1-2 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes in a covered container. This should be drunk three times a day. Mugwort is used as a flavoring in a number of aperitif drinks. Tinctu take l-4ml of the tincture three times a day. ------- So you pays your money and takes your chances. - Bill Cloribus gustibus non disputatum (mostly) |
Where should I plant Mugwort?
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EvilGoddessFragileWarrior wrote: I have a whole tray of Mugwort to plant -- where should I put it? I know it grows tall and that's not a problem, but I sometimes let my horses near my gardens -- is it a problem that they might eat it? That's quite a handle you have there. Not sure where to grab on to it. Any way, you may find http://www.seedsofknowledge.com/mugwort.html interesting. I know nothing about the authority of the author. - Bill Cloribus gustibus non disputatum (mostly) |
Where should I plant Mugwort?
On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 13:49:06 +0000 (UTC), EvilGoddessFragileWarrior
wrote: Jangchub wrote in : On Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:10:17 +0000 (UTC), EvilGoddessFragileWarrior wrote: I have a whole tray of Mugwort to plant -- where should I put it? I know it grows tall and that's not a problem, but I sometimes let my horses near my gardens -- is it a problem that they might eat it? Part shade? All sun? East, West, South or North? Any recommendations? There's nowhere I can plant it that I don't really care if it takes over but what will be the best place for it? My soil is mostly Indiana clay. Zone 5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mugwort It's invasive and toxic. If I had an animal which could even potentially snip a bit and chew, I'd eliminate it from my garden. And yet it's not listed in HORSE OWNER'S FIELD GUIDE TO TOXIC PLANTS and they seem to have EVERYTHING in there -- even things that are mildly toxic. Hmm. It may not be toxic to horses, but I wouldn't put it where animals could eat it as graze. Horses may not bother with it because of its strong aroma, but a pinch of precaution... |
Where should I plant Mugwort?
EvilGoddessFragileWarrior wrote:
I have a whole tray of Mugwort to plant -- where should I put it? I know it grows tall and that's not a problem, but I sometimes let my horses near my gardens -- is it a problem that they might eat it? Part shade? All sun? East, West, South or North? Any recommendations? There's nowhere I can plant it that I don't really care if it takes over but what will be the best place for it? I'm in TN and mine is in partial sun facing south with it's back to honeysuckle. It's come back every year but it hasn't spread. Another use that others haven't mentioned is to use it as a dream enhancer - I've made dream pillows using it. Kate |
Where should I plant Mugwort?
On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:28:34 -0500, kate wrote:
EvilGoddessFragileWarrior wrote: I have a whole tray of Mugwort to plant -- where should I put it? I know it grows tall and that's not a problem, but I sometimes let my horses near my gardens -- is it a problem that they might eat it? Part shade? All sun? East, West, South or North? Any recommendations? There's nowhere I can plant it that I don't really care if it takes over but what will be the best place for it? I'm in TN and mine is in partial sun facing south with it's back to honeysuckle. It's come back every year but it hasn't spread. Another use that others haven't mentioned is to use it as a dream enhancer - I've made dream pillows using it. Kate With all due respect, herbs can be extremely dangerous. I suggest anyone thinking of using herbs for any reason, ingestion, smelling, burning, eating, drinking the tea of, etc. needs to vigilantly research all the implications invloved. Sometimes herbs oils can be volitile and even effect your health systemically through skin. Just be careful. |
Where should I plant Mugwort?
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Jangchub wrote: On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:28:34 -0500, kate wrote: EvilGoddessFragileWarrior wrote: I have a whole tray of Mugwort to plant -- where should I put it? I know it grows tall and that's not a problem, but I sometimes let my horses near my gardens -- is it a problem that they might eat it? Part shade? All sun? East, West, South or North? Any recommendations? There's nowhere I can plant it that I don't really care if it takes over but what will be the best place for it? I'm in TN and mine is in partial sun facing south with it's back to honeysuckle. It's come back every year but it hasn't spread. Another use that others haven't mentioned is to use it as a dream enhancer - I've made dream pillows using it. Kate With all due respect, herbs can be extremely dangerous. I suggest anyone thinking of using herbs for any reason, ingestion, smelling, burning, eating, drinking the tea of, etc. needs to vigilantly research all the implications invloved. Sometimes herbs oils can be volitile and even effect your health systemically through skin. Just be careful. With all due respect, some people are very sensitive. The least little artificial compound or odd protein can have catastrophic results for some people but many plants have been used as medicines long before modern pharmaceutical made their appearance. For sure, be careful, check out what you are ingesting and start small, but don't be paranoid. Long before Merck, and Pfizer, mother nature provided our pharmaceutical needs. It doesn't have to come in a bottle to be good for you. - Bill Cloribus gustibus non disputatum (mostly) |
herbs being dangerous
With all due respect, herbs can be extremely dangerous. I suggest anyone thinking of using herbs for any reason, ingestion, smelling, burning, eating, drinking the tea of, etc. needs to vigilantly research all the implications invloved. Sometimes herbs oils can be volitile and even effect your health systemically through skin. Just be careful. So- what do you classify as 'herb' ? |
herbs being dangerous
On Wed, 25 Apr 2007 06:17:24 GMT, Merry wrote:
With all due respect, herbs can be extremely dangerous. I suggest anyone thinking of using herbs for any reason, ingestion, smelling, burning, eating, drinking the tea of, etc. needs to vigilantly research all the implications invloved. Sometimes herbs oils can be volitile and even effect your health systemically through skin. Just be careful. So- what do you classify as 'herb' ? A herb is any plant which has a useful purpose outside of being ornamental. A plant which either produces essential oils, has medicinal properties, a plant to be used to make teas, infusions, poltice or to cure or help symptoms of ill health. A zinnia, for example, is not a herb. It is an ornamental annual. That I know of, it has no other useful purpose other than to butterflies and bees. One of the best reference books is "A Modern Herbal." It used to be in two volumes and is now in one volume full of fascinating information. |
Where should I plant Mugwort?
On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:35:37 -0700, William Rose
wrote: With all due respect, herbs can be extremely dangerous. I suggest anyone thinking of using herbs for any reason, ingestion, smelling, burning, eating, drinking the tea of, etc. needs to vigilantly research all the implications invloved. Sometimes herbs oils can be volitile and even effect your health systemically through skin. Just be careful. With all due respect, some people are very sensitive. The least little artificial compound or odd protein can have catastrophic results for some people but many plants have been used as medicines long before modern pharmaceutical made their appearance. For sure, be careful, check out what you are ingesting and start small, but don't be paranoid. Long before Merck, and Pfizer, mother nature provided our pharmaceutical needs. It doesn't have to come in a bottle to be good for you. - Bill Cloribus gustibus non disputatum (mostly) How is what you said any different than what I said? I said for people to check it out before just using herbs, thinking they are perfectly safe because they grow in the garden. Most of our drugs today are still made of plant extracts, including those of Merck and Pfizer (whose stock I dumped a long time ago). I wasn't inciting anyone to be paranoid, just that if someone says it on the Internet, doesn't make it so and that includes what I say as well. I know someone who has a son and he heard he could trip on datura and he ate some seeds, overdosed and is no catatonic. Oh, it's only a herb. Pot is a herb, but it's illegal. Cocaine is a herb, also illegal. You get my point and if not, that's okay too. |
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