Herbology
“Mugwort is a common name for several species of aromatic plants in the genus Artemisia. In Europe, mugwort most often refers to the species Artemisia vulgaris, or common mugwort.”
“The plant is named after the ancient Greek goddess Artemis, a goddess of virginity, animals, hunting, and childbirth. The species name vulgaris means common.
Its English common name derives from the Old English word muggiawort, which means “midge plant”.”
Medicinal Uses:
tea medicine
preventative method before being exposed to poison oak
menopause relief
alleviate digestive & intestinal issues
antioxidant
soothing & treating joint pain
stimulates irregular or suppressed menstruation
insomnia remedy
reliefs menstrual pain &cramps
treats stomach pain
Magickal Uses:
clear the bad air = smudge
protection
visions
stimulates lucid dreaming, astral travel, visualization/trance journey work/soul travel
tea/tincture/infusion/a smoke
cleansing crystals/scrying mirriors
Other Uses:
bitter aromatic
natural insecticide help
natural bug repellant
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mugwort
draxe.com/nutrition/mugwort
https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/mugwort-herb.html
https://thegrownetwork.com/for-the-love-of-mugwort-7-uses-for-mugwort/
https://www.learnreligions.com/using-mugwort-in-magic-2562031
https://www.groveandgrotto.com/blogs/articles/magickal-properties-of-mugwort
eluneblue.com/mugwort-magical-properties/
Try out this Mugwort tea recipe:
Mugwort Calming Herb Tea Blend
Ingredients:
- 1 tblsp. china black, english breakfast, or irish breakfast tea, or loose green tea
- 2 tsp. lemon balm
- 1 tsp. eyebright
- 1 tblsp. mugwort
- 1 tblsp. rose hips
Steps:
1.) Blend all ingredients together in a glass jar.
2.) Measure out 1 Tblsp. per cup of tea. Pour boiling water over and let steep 10 minutes.
3.) Sweeten with honey. Add milk if desired.
Source: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/drink/drink-hot-drink/mugwort-calming-herb-tea-blend.html
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