Yomogi Cha Artemisia Princeps Herbal Tea

With its hints of grassy-lemony undertones and refreshing, spring-like aroma, this invigorating traditional Japanese tea is a delightful combination of taste and aroma.

In Japan, yomogi has long been revered for its revitalizing character and its link to beauty and women’s wellness in traditional practice.

The wild-harvested yomogi leaves used in this tea contain a diverse range of antioxidants and other naturally occurring compounds that have been the subject of intense scientific study, including research into anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activity. See the references at the bottom of this page for more detail.

• ❤ Renewal: Traditionally linked with supporting the skin’s natural cycle
• ❤ Calming: Used for comfort with occasional skin irritation
• ❤ Complexion: Associated with clearer, more even-looking skin
• ❤ Monthly Comfort: Long part of women’s wellness practices
• ❤ Research: Contains compounds studied for antioxidant and anticancer activity
• ❤ Balance: Traditionally connected with women’s hormonal balance and reproductive health

Easy to prepare.Serve hot, cold or over ice.

Wild-Harvested • All-Natural

Pesticide-free. Freshly-picked sun-dried leaves, uncrushed for optimal quality.

About Yomogi

Japanese culture has a long affection for yomogi. Beyond tea, it is used to make sweet mochi rice cakes (yomogi-mochi), for herbal baths (yomogi-yu), in traditional soaps (yomogi-sekken), and in women’s herbal steam treatments (yomogi-mushi).

Yomogi leaf extract is also used in modern cosmetic formulations, and its naturally occurring antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer compounds continue to be subjects of active scientific study (see references below).

The cultural importance of yomogi extends deep into history. According to the Nihon Shoki (日本書紀), one of Japan’s oldest chronicles, Empress Suiko — Japan’s first reigning empress and an influential figure in early court culture — designated the fifth month of her nineteenth year for gathering fresh yomogi and irises. This practice, known as kusuri-gari (“collecting medicinal herbs”), encouraged people to go into the countryside to gather seasonal plants for traditional wellness rituals, a custom that continues in parts of Japan today.

How to Brew Yomogi Tea

Quick Brew Method

The following instructions are for making 4 cups (800 ml total.)

1. Add 5 grams (2 heaping tablespoons) of yomogi leaves to a pot.
2. Add 4 cups of near-boiling water.
3. Brew for about 3 minutes.
4. Strain and serve hot, cold or over ice.

Senjiru Brew Method

Senjiru is a traditional Japanese technique for yielding a deeper infusion.

1. Pour a little more than 4 cups of cold water into a pot.
2. Add 2 heaping tablespoons of yomogi leaves.
3. Heat to a full, rolling boil.
4. Turn heat down and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Turn heat off and wait for 10 minutes.
6. Strain and serve.

REFERENCES

• Inhibitory effect of eupatilin and jaceosidin isolated from Artemisia princeps in IgE-induced hypersensitivity — International Immunopharmacology, Vol. 7, Issue 13, Dec 2007, pp. 1678–1684.
• Anti-inflammatory effects of Artemisia princeps in antigen-stimulated T cells and regulatory T cells — Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Vol. 61, Issue 8, Aug 2009, pp. 1043–1050.
• In vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of jaceosidin from Artemisia princeps Pampanini cv. Sajabal — Archives of Pharmacal Research, Vol. 31, Issue 4, Apr 2008, pp. 429–437.
• Artemisia leaf extract induces apoptosis in human endometriotic cells through regulation of the p38 and NF-κB pathways — Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Vol. 145, Issue 3, Dec 2012, pp. 767–774.
• Jaceosidin, isolated from dietary mugwort (Artemisia princeps), induces G2/M cell cycle arrest by inactivating cdc25C–cdc2 via ATM–Chk1/2 activation — Food and Chemical Toxicology, Vol. 55, May 2013, pp. 214–221.
• Eupafolin, a flavonoid isolated from Artemisia princeps, induces apoptosis in human cervical adenocarcinoma HeLa cells — Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, Vol. 54, Issue 9, Sep 2010, pp. 1318–1328.
• Artemisia princeps induces apoptosis in cervical cancer cells — Journal of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2015-01.
• Investigation of medicinal substances from in vitro cultured cells and leaves of Artemisia princeps var. orientalis — Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science, Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2005, pp. 69–76.
• Artemisia princeps var. orientalis induces apoptosis in human breast cancer MCF-7 cells — Anticancer Research, Vol. 27, No. 6B, Nov–Dec 2007, pp. 3891–3898.
• Induction of apoptosis by yomogin in human promyelocytic leukemia HL-60 cells — Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, Vol. 27, No. 7, 2004, pp. 1106–1111.
• Synergistic induction of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D₃– and all-trans-retinoic acid–induced differentiation of HL-60 leukemia cells by yomogin, a sesquiterpene lactone from Artemisia princeps — Planta Medica, Vol. 68, Issue 10, Oct 2002, pp. 886–890.
• Nihon Shoki (日本書紀), The Chronicles of Japan — Scroll 22, Empress Suiko, 19th year, fifth month.