Ethanolic Extracts of California Mugwort ( Besser) Are Cytotoxic against Normal and Cancerous Human Cells.

California mugwort ( Besser) is used by many tribes throughout California to treat a variety of conditions, including colds, allergies, and pain. California mugwort is also utilized as women's medicine. Its use is on the rise outside of Native communities, often without the guidance of a traditional healer or experienced herbalist.