noun
Chinese mugwort; Argy wormwood
A species of mugwort (Artemisia argyi) used in traditional medicine and moxibustion.
チョウセンヨモギはお灸に使われることで知られています。
Chinese mugwort is known for being used in moxibustion.
ヨモギ is the general term for mugwort (Artemisia princeps), while チョウセンヨモギ refers specifically to the Chinese mugwort species.
The name literally means 'Korean mugwort' (朝鮮 + 蓬). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it likely refers to the plant's association with the Korean peninsula or its introduction from there.