Mugwort is used to treat a wide range of symptoms including digestive problems and menstrual irregularity.  It can be used as an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, diuretic, haemostatic and to promote healthy digestion.  Mugwort is also useful for relaxation and to sooth anxiety and stress.  Other benefits include relief of exhaustion, nervousness, and mild depression. 

For women, mugwort can help stimulate or regulate menstruation and can be used for painful menstrual cramps.  It is promoted to treat stomach and intestinal disorders such as colic, persistent vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, and cramps. The herb has also been promoted as a treatment for a broad range of other conditions, including headaches, nose bleeds, muscle spasms, epilepsy, circulatory problems, menopausal and menstrual complaints, chills, fever, rheumatism, asthma, dermatitis, dysentery, gout, and infertility. It is said that mugwort oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties and can be used to treat worm infestations and snakebites.

Mugwort is also used as a sedative and to treat neuroses, hysteria, general irritability, restlessness, insomnia, anxiety, mild depression, anorexia, and opium addiction. Dried mugwort (moxa) is used in moxibustion treatments to treat cancer.