Mugwort Oil
Part of our Oils range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
Mugwort Oil is a strong, herbaceous, bitter-green and camphoraceous essential oil steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of Artemisia vulgaris and related Artemisia species. It is used mainly in perfumery, in small amounts, and in traditional and speciality products. Because it can contain thujone, it must be used with care.
Arizone International supplies Mugwort Oil for perfumers, fragrance houses and speciality product manufacturers, with full safety documentation.
About Mugwort
Mugwort is a tall, hardy perennial that grows across Europe, Asia and North America, often along roadsides and waste ground. Its leaves are dark green on top and silvery-white underneath. In India, related species such as Artemisia nilagirica (Indian wormwood, known as nagdona or davana in some regions) grow in the hills and are used in traditional remedies.
Mugwort has a long and rich history. In medieval Europe, it was used to flavour beer before hops, and travellers put mugwort leaves in their shoes to ease tired feet. In Chinese and Japanese traditional medicine, dried mugwort (moxa) is burned in the practice of moxibustion. In Korea and Japan, young mugwort leaves are used in rice cakes and soups.
Aroma and Composition
Mugwort oil's composition varies greatly with origin and chemotype. Common components include:
- Thujone (Alpha and Beta)Present in many types, giving a sharp, herbal note.
- Camphor and 1,8-CineoleAdding a cool, camphoraceous freshness.
- Beta-Caryophyllene, Germacrene D and BorneolContributing warmth and depth.
The overall scent is strong, green, bitter, herbal and slightly sweet as it dries down.
Applications
- Perfumery, adding green, herbal and bitter accents to chypre and fougère fragrances
- Speciality herbal fragrances
- Traditional and folk preparations, subject to local regulations
- Research and speciality uses
Important Safety Note
Mugwort oil can contain significant amounts of thujone, which is toxic to the nervous system in higher doses and can cause seizures. It must not be taken internally and must not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, on children, or by people with epilepsy. It should only be used at very low, diluted levels in fragrances, within IFRA standards and local regulations. People allergic to the daisy family (Asteraceae), including ragweed, may also react to mugwort. Keep out of reach of children.
Blending Tips
In small amounts, mugwort blends well with clary sage, lavender, patchouli, cedarwood, oakmoss and rosemary, adding a distinctive green bitterness.
Quality Parameters
- Botanical species and origin
- Thujone and camphor content by gas chromatography
- Specific gravity, refractive index and optical rotation
- Aroma evaluation
Packaging and Storage
Supplied in aluminium or amber glass bottles with hazard labelling as required. Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
Use mugwort oil only at very low levels in fragrance, and check its thujone content on the GC report for each lot. It is not suitable for aromatherapy massage or for products aimed at children.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based supplier and exporter of essential oils, located in Daman near Gujarat. We supply Mugwort Oil with COA, GC reports showing thujone content, SDS and full export documentation.
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Specifications
- Category
- Oils
- Physical Form
- Liquid – steam-distilled essential oil
- Grade Options
- Fragrance grade – low-level use only; not for food, aromatherapy or undiluted use
- Packaging
- Aluminium bottles (1–5 kg), HDPE cans (5–25 kg) and lacquered steel drums (up to 180 kg); samples in amber glass
- Country of Origin
- Europe / India
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Tightly closed, full containers in a cool (below 25°C), dark place away from heat and flames
Applications
- Perfumery, adding green, herbal and bitter accents to chypre and fougère fragrances
- Speciality herbal fragrances
- Traditional and folk preparations, subject to local regulations
- Research and speciality uses
Compliance
Mugwort Oil can contain thujone, so it must be used only at very low levels in fragrances and never taken internally.
Moxa is dried mugwort that is burned in moxibustion, a traditional Chinese and Japanese practice.
Yes. Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) and wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) belong to the same plant genus.
Yes. Each batch of Mugwort Oil can be supplied with a GC-MS report along with the COA, so you can check its main components.
Yes. We can send a sample of Mugwort Oil for testing so you can approve the aroma and quality before placing a bulk order.
We export Mugwort Oil from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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