“It may also have prevented churchgoers from falling asleep”: southernwood, Artemisia abrotanum L. (fam. Asteraceae), in the church bouquet, and its contemporary presence as a heritage plant in Sweden

Southernwood, Artemisia abrotanum L., is a plant that has been cultivated for centuries. Most probable is that it has its origin in the eastern Mediterranean area. It has been kept for its fragrance and has a his...

Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - August 28, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ingvar Svanberg and Erik de Vahl Tags: Research Source Type: research