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[NEW PRODUCT!] Yomogi Bath Tea

よもぎ湯

$10.00 USD

Online ordering is currently available to Minnesota customers only.

Yomogi (よもぎ), or Japanese mugwort, (Artemisia princeps), is an aromatic herb traditionally used in Japan for soothing herbal baths.
Used externally, it is valued for its warming, cleansing & skin-soothing qualities, while the warm herbal bath helps relax tired muscles & promote a sense of well-being.

To Use: Place the porous herb bag in a warm bath & steep 5–10 minutes, gently squeezing occasionally. Soak for 15–20 minutes.

Contents: Organically grown Japanese mugwort in tea bag.

Caution: For external use only. Discontinue if irritation occurs. If pregnant or trying to become pregnant, consult a healthcare professional before use.

使用方法: 多孔質のハーブバッグを温かいお風呂に入れ、時々軽く絞りながら 5 ～ 10 分間浸します。 15〜20分間浸します。

内容量：有機栽培のよもぎをティーバッグに詰めました。

注意: 外用のみに使用してください。刺激が生じた場合は中止してください。妊娠中または妊娠を計画している場合は、使用前に医療専門家にご相談ください。

What Is Japanese Yomogi?

Yomogi (蓬, よもぎ), commonly known as Japanese mugwort, is an aromatic herb that has been used in Japanese cooking, traditional herbal practices, and bathing rituals for centuries. Its scientific name is Artemisia princeps, and it belongs to the daisy family. Yomogi has distinctive green leaves with silvery-white undersides and a strong, earthy, slightly bitter, herbal fragrance.

An image of a bunch of yomogi or Japanes mugwort In Japanese cuisine, yomogi is especially popular in traditional sweets called wagashi (和菓子). One of its best-known uses is kusa mochi (草餅), a soft green rice cake made with yomogi leaves. It is also used in yomogi dango, teas, soups, tempura, and other seasonal dishes. The leaves give foods a natural green color and a pleasantly earthy, herbal flavor.

Beyond cooking, yomogi has a long history in Japanese and East Asian traditional herbal practices. Dried leaves are commonly used in herbal baths called yomogi-yu (よもぎ湯), where the herb is steeped in warm bathwater to release its fragrance and plant compounds. These baths are traditionally enjoyed for relaxation, warming the body, and soothing the skin. Yomogi is also used in moxibustion (お灸, okyū), a traditional practice that uses heat from burning specially prepared mugwort near acupuncture points.

Yomogi naturally contains flavonoids, aromatic essential oils, and other plant compounds that have been studied for their possible antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Although these compounds show promising activity in laboratory studies, there is limited clinical evidence that yomogi baths or teas provide specific medical benefits. It is best appreciated as a traditional culinary and herbal ingredient rather than a treatment for illness.

An image of yomogi mochi Precautions: People with allergies to mugwort, ragweed, or related plants may experience allergic reactions. Pregnant women should avoid medicinal use of yomogi, including concentrated preparations and herbal baths, unless approved by a healthcare professional, because its safety during pregnancy has not been established.

Yomogi is valued in Japanese culture for its combination of distinctive flavor, natural fragrance, seasonal tradition, and versatility. Whether enjoyed in green rice cakes, brewed as an herbal tea, or steeped in a relaxing bath, yomogi represents the close relationship between Japanese food, traditional herbal knowledge, and nature.

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