Mugwort is a popular herb for psychic workings, aids in divination, and astral travel, and promotes lucid dreaming. It can be used in divination oils, incense, and poultices. Mugwort can be made into an infusion to clean scrying tools infusion can be made to clean crystal balls and mirrors. Traditionally Mugwort was thought to provide help to strengthen and protect those walking their path since it typically grows along walking trails.
Scientific Name - Artemisia Vulgaris
Other Common Names - Altamisa, Saint John's plant, Sailor's tobacco, Black Sage
Origin - Said to be native to Europe and East Asia
Magical Powers - Dreamwork, Psychic work, Astral Travel
Used in Making - Baths, Conditioning Oil, Dressing, Floorwash, Hand, Incense, Tea
Planet - Moon, some say Venus and Neptune
Element - Water
Deities - Artemis
Energy Archetype - Feminine
Parts Used - Leaf and Essential Oil
Medicinal Uses - Used to relieve stress, improve sleep, boost energy, promote circulation, can help move and eliminate bile so it's used in liver tonics, can also help relieve symptoms of menstruation
The owners of Wildheart Botanica are not licensed physicians. Please see your personal practitioner before using any product.
CAUTION - Do not use Mugwort if taking blood thinners. Combining herbs with certain drugs alter the effects and may produce unwanted side effects.