Mugwort
Artemisia vulgaris
MEDICINAL: Mugwort is used in all conditions dealing with nervousness, shaking, and insomnia. It is
used to help induce menses, especially combined with cramp bark. Often used to stimulate the liver and
as a digestive aid. It should not be used by pregant women. Fresh juice form the plant is used to treat
poison ivy.
RELIGIOUS: Add to divination incenses. It is carried to prevent poisoning and stroke. Fresh leaves
rubbed on magickal tools will increase their powers. An infusion made of mugwort is used to cleanse
crystals and scrying mirrors. Placed beneath your pillow, or in a dream pillow, it will promote astral
travel and good dreams.
GROWING: Mugwort likes dry areas in full sun. It is a perennial shrubby plant that grows 1 - 6 feet
tall, depending upon growing conditions.
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