Hazardous Substances
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Street names: Mugwort, Dream herb, Artemisia, Sailor's tobacco
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⚡What it does
- Mildly sedative, dream-enhancing smoke; thujone content gives a subtle edge
⚠Key risks
- THUJONE (absinthe's compound) in quantity — seizures at extreme doses
- Allergen — ragweed-family reactions
- Pregnancy: emmenagogue tradition = avoid
- Dream-enhancement marketing attracts chronic nightly use
✚Overdose signs
- Dizziness, nausea at high doses
- Allergic reactions
📋Quick facts
Also known asMugwort, Dream herb, Artemisia, Sailor's tobacco
CategoryHazardous Substances
Schedule / classLegal herb
AppearanceDried silvery leaf smoked or as tea; European tradition — the original 'weed' before tobacco
Street price$5–$12 per ounce
Legal statusLegal; food/supplement rules apply
Last updated2026-09-18
Sources: EMA, Erowid
Category comparison — Hazardous Substances
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) | Legal herb | THUJONE (absinthe's compound) in quantity — seizures at extreme doses; Allergen — ragweed-family reactions | $5–$12 per ounce |
| Absinthe (Wormwood / Thujone) | Legal alcohol product | THE MYTH vs THE REALITY: 'absinthism' (hallucinations, madness) was mostly 19th-century adulteration with copper salts/antimony and plain alcoholism — modern thujone limits (35 mg/kg EU) make true thujone poisoning near-impossible from legit bottles; Real risks = 70% ABV alcohol: dependence, poisoning | $30–$90 per bottle |
| Damiana (Turnera diffusa) | Legal herb; supplement | LOW harm — the main risk is as a base for sprayed synthetic cannabinoids ('Spice on damiana'); Mislabeled blends are the real product | $5–$15 per ounce |
| Wild Dagga (Leonotis leonurus) | Legal ornamental/ethylnobotanical | LOW harm itself; The 'cannabis alternative' marketing invites expectation mismatch | $5–$15 per ounce |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) look like?
Dried silvery leaf smoked or as tea; European tradition — the original 'weed' before tobacco
What are the signs of a Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) overdose?
Dizziness, nausea at high doses; Allergic reactions Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
THUJONE (absinthe's compound) in quantity — seizures at extreme doses Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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