8022-37-5

Basic information

• Product Name: MUGWORT OIL
• Synonyms: MUGWORT OIL;Oils,Artemisia;ARTEMISIAOIL(WORMWOOD);FRENCHARMOISE;Armoise absolute;Artemesia oil;French armoise absolute;Lanyana oil
• CAS NO: 8022-37-5
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Mol File: 8022-37-5.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: MUGWORT OIL(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: MUGWORT OIL(8022-37-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: MUGWORT OIL(8022-37-5)

Safety Data

• Safety Statements: Moderately toxic by ingestion. An allergen. Habitual users develop “absinthism” with tremors, vertigo, vomiting, and
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8022-37-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Mugwort Oil, also known as Artemisia oil, is a volatile aromatic substance extracted from the leaves and stems of Artemisia absinthium L., a plant with high medicinal value. It has a unique smell, fresh and natural, and is obtained by steam distillation of the herb Artemisia herba-alba Asso. The oil is a light yellow to yellow liquid with a light herbaceous odor characteristic of thujone.

Uses

Used in Medicinal Applications:
Mugwort Oil is used as a traditional medicine for repelling mosquitoes and disinfecting in summer due to its unique smell and natural properties.
Used in Aromatherapy:
Mugwort Oil is used as an essential oil in aromatherapy for its refreshing and natural aroma, which can enhance the sense of well-being.
Used in Perfumery:
Mugwort Oil is used as a fixative and base note in fine fragrances, particularly for chypre notes, due to its light herbaceous odor and the presence of ketones such as camphor and thujone.
Used in Insect Repellent Products:
Mugwort Oil is used as an active ingredient in insect repellent products, such as creams, lotions, and sprays, due to its mosquito-repellent properties.
Used in Disinfectants:
Mugwort Oil is used as a natural disinfectant in cleaning products and personal care items, thanks to its antimicrobial properties.
Used in Moxibustion:
Mugwort Oil is used in conjunction with moxibustion, a traditional Chinese medicine technique, to enhance the sense and effectiveness of the treatment.
Used in Flavor and Food Industry:
Mugwort Oil may be used as a flavoring agent in the food industry, adding a unique taste and aroma to various food products.
Used in Cosmetics:
Mugwort Oil can be used in cosmetics, such as creams, lotions, and perfumes, for its refreshing and natural scent, as well as its potential skin benefits.

Preparation

By steam distillation of A. absinthium L.

Essential oil composition

The chief constituent of artemisia is thujone.

Health effects

The main functions of Mugwort Oil: Regulate Qi and blood, warm meridians, dispel cold and dampness, relieve pain, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, stimulate digestive glands, relieve cough and reduce phlegm, promote circulation, invigorate Qi, and enhance immunity.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion. An allergen. Habitual users develop “absinthtsm” with tremors, vertigo, vomiting, and hallucinations. May cause a contact dermatitis. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes