Herb walk - Yomogi
In winter, some plants lose their foliage as they tuck- in for winter, whilst others stay green year round. One of my favorite year round herbs is - Yomog i, or Japanese mugwort, 学名： Artemisia princeps Years ago, whilst buying another Artemisia, Southernwood, from my herbalist friend Kate , & she asked if I might be interested in some Yomogi, which a customer at her other market, Kiyoko, brought her, along with a sheet on its uses. Kate told me, 'I certainly don't need 4 clumps!!' so she shared some with me! With Rounder leaves and sweeter flavor than it's European cousin, it also stays green nearly year round! Heres Kiyoko's list of uses: Fresh YOMOGI juice - 1 Tbsp every morning (promote health) (high blood pressure) Yo Mo GI tea Yomogi leaf (dry in the shade) (asthma - hip pain) & to repel mosquitos, bees, wasps etc - extract elements from Yomogi (Yomogi & Alcohol) Growing up in Central Oregon, I love the silvery green and ...