Korean Mugwort Extract
capsule
Conditions addressed
Suggested dosage
1–2 capsules daily with food, unless otherwise directed
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Children
Pregnancy
AvoidMugwort is contraindicated in pregnancy — it's a documented emmenagogue/abortifacient and contains thujone.
Breastfeeding
AvoidContraindicated during breastfeeding due to thujone content and uterine-stimulant reputation.
Children
AvoidContraindicated in children due to thujone content.
As a member of the Asteraceae (ragweed/daisy) family, this herb carries a real chance of cross-reaction in anyone allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies — introduce cautiously if there's a known allergy.
Interactions & contraindications
May affect hormone levels
Watch for: Hormone therapies, oral contraceptives, and tamoxifen or similar medications
Some herbs have mild phytoestrogenic or hormone-modulating activity that can interact with hormonal medications.
May affect drug absorption
Watch for: Any oral medication taken around the same time
High-fiber or mucilage-rich herbs can slow or reduce how much of another oral drug is absorbed — space doses a couple of hours apart.
May thin the blood
Watch for: Anticoagulants (warfarin), antiplatelets (aspirin, clopidogrel), and other blood-thinning herbs or supplements (ginkgo, garlic, fish oil, vitamin E)
Combining blood-thinning substances can increase bleeding risk, including before surgery or dental work.