Warm from the Core: The Complete Guide to “Mugwort Steaming”

“Worried about feeling cold?” “Want to detox?” “Need to relax?”
For those of you feeling this way, the ancient yet modern warming therapy known as “Yomogi Mushi” (Mugwort Steaming) is the perfect choice.

In this article, the “Nobinobi Camping Corps” will explain the basics of mugwort steaming, the surprising differences between “fresh leaves and dried leaves,” and the practical guide to the correct amount to use per session.

1. What is Mugwort Steaming? History & Mechanism

Mugwort Steaming (Korean: Jwa-Hun) is a traditional folk remedy passed down in Korea for about 600 years. Originally performed for postpartum recovery, it is now established as a “warming activity” (On-katsu) to care for women’s specific health concerns.

2. Expected Effects

While not a medical procedure, the following benefits are generally associated with the practice:

• Improve Cold Sensitivity: Warms internal organs from the lower body up.
• Gynecological Care: Helps with menstrual pain, PMS, and menopausal fluctuations.
• Detox: Eliminates waste products through profuse sweating.
• Skin & Beauty: Chlorophyll and vitamin components plus improved blood circulation.
• Relaxation: The scent of mugwort (Cineole), known as the “Queen of Herbs,” helps balance the autonomic nervous system.

3. Which is Better? “Fresh Leaves” vs. “Dried Mugwort”

“Is freshly picked better?” “Or should I use dried?”
Actually, 99% of salons and home sets use Dried Mugwort. Let’s look at the differences.

Conclusion: If you are doing it regularly, “Dried Mugwort” is overwhelmingly recommended as the components are concentrated and it can be stored easily.
Because fresh leaves contain a lot of water, you actually need a surprisingly large amount of leaves to be effective.

4. Guide to “Amount” per Session

We often get asked, “How much should I put in the pot for home use?” It is convenient to remember the amount by “handful feel.”

🍂 For Dried Mugwort

• Guideline: 15g – 25g (Lightly one handful)
• This is the most balanced amount. You get good scent and steam.
• If you like it strong, you can put in 30g – 50g (a large handful).

🌿 For Fresh Leaves

• Guideline: 200g – 300g (2 to 3 large handfuls)
• You need about 10 times the weight of dried mugwort.
• Because of the high water content, using too little will dilute the components.

5. Start at Home! Recommended Tools

Going to a salon is great, but with a home set, you can steam whenever and however much you like. Here are popular items from Rakuten and Amazon.

Find on Rakuten

▼ Round Cushion Full Set
Recommended for beginners, this set allows you to start as soon as it arrives.

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▼ Affordable Set
Heart-shaped seat type. For those who want to start with a lower cost.

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▼ Chair (Single Item)
If you already have a pot and a cape, you can buy just the chair.

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▼ Cape (Single Item)
A sturdy hooded cape that is convenient to have as a spare.

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▼ Mugwort & Angelica (Toki) Pack
A blend set of Mugwort and “Toki” (Dong Quai) to enhance the warming bath effect.

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At “Nobinobi Camping Corps,” we deliver pesticide-free mugwort grown in rich nature, harvested and dried by hand.