1. Differences in leaves

The leaves in the middle of the stem of mugwort are oval or oval-triangular, with deep pinnate lobes. The lobes are oval to elliptical-lanceolate, with the middle Usually there are 3 lobes, the edges of the lobes are serrated, the upper part is dark green with dense glandular spots, the lower part is gray green with dense white hairs, the leaves at the top of the stem are whole or have 3 lobes.

The leaves at the lower part of the stem of mugwort are nearly round or broadly ovate, with deeply pinnate lobes. The lobes are elliptical or obovate-elliptical, and the middle leaves are ovate or triangular. Shape, with one or two pinnately deeply divided to semi-lobed lobes, ovate or lanceolate.

2. Differences in flowers

Mugwort has an inflorescence head, arranged in a racemose shape, the involucre is oval, and the flower is tubular and slightly reddish.

The flower head of mugwort is oval, the bracts are arranged in an imbricate shape, the bracts are oval or narrowly oval, and the corolla is narrow tube-shaped and purple.

Extended information:

Mugwort leaves and mugwort are the same plant. At most, it can be said that mugwort leaves are the leaves of mugwort. Mugwort leaves are beneficial to women and are known as women's grass. They can greatly improve women's dysmenorrhea, lower abdominal distension and pain, and cold hands and feet. Soaking mugwort leaves in hot water for foot soaking can alleviate women's gynecological problems.

Mugwort leaves can be burned and smoked at acupuncture points on the body, which has the benefit of warming the palace and soothing the spine. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Many Chinese medicine prescriptions for anti-inflammatory, analgesic and sterilization often include mugwort leaves. However, excessive use of mugwort leaves can also cause poisoning, with symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.