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Mugwort
Artemisia vulgaris

Origin: Europe

Properties: Venus, Feminine, Earth

Powers: Strength, Psychic Powers, Protection, Prophetic Dreams, Healing, Astral Projection

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Magickal Uses

Place mugwort in shoes to gain strength during long walks or runs. For this purpose pick mugwort before sunrise saying: Tollam te artemesia, ne lassus sim in via.

A pillow stuffed with mugwort and slept upon will produce prophetic dreams. Mugwort is also burned with sandalwood or wormwood during scrying rituals, and a mugwort infusion is drunk (sweetened with honey) before divination.

The infusion is also used to wash crystal balls and magick mirrors, and mugwort leaves are placed around the base of the ball (or beneath it) to aid in psychic workings.

When carrying mugwort you cannot be harmed by poison, wild beasts or sunstroke, according to ancient tradition. In a building, mugwort prevents elves and "evil thynges" from entering, and bunches of mugwort are used in Japan by the Ainus to exorcise spirits of disease who are though to hate the odor. In China, it is hung over doors to keep evil spirits from buildings.

Mugwort is carried to increase lust and fertility, to prevent backache, and to cure disease and madness. Placed next to the bed it aids in achieving astral projection.

Herbal Information (excluding Medicinal) from: Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magickal Herbs by Scott Cunningham Copyright ©1985, Scott Cunningham. Llewellyn Publications. Buy It Now!

Medicinal Uses

Parts used: Leaves

This herb is useful in treating the discomfort of the menstrual cycle and also by working as a mild nervine.

As with any medicine, use care and knowledge when taking herbs. Their medicine can be strong and effective when used properly. For dosage and side effects seek the advice of a health care practitioner.

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