MUGWORT (Artemisia vulgaris)
Mugwort is a shrubby perennial with dark green deeply indented leaves, and numerous clusters of small reddish or yellow flowerheads.
{ Other names }
Crone Wort, Felon Herb, Chrysanthemum Weed, Wild Wormwood, Old Uncle Henry, Muggons, Old Man, Sailor's Tobacco
{ Herbal properties of mugwort leaf }
Herbalists use mugwort as a digestive and tonic herb, to help digested problems, and to bring on menstruation.
{ Herbal Lore }
Mugwort is said to be the most widely used witches herb of all time.
{ Magickal properties of mugwort leaf }
Use mugwort leaf for spells & rituals involving clairvoyance, dreams, protection, lust, fertility, astral travel, prophecy, strength, prophetic dreams, healing, awkwardness, creative visualization, divination, strengthening spells, psychic powers, protects travellers
{ Spell Lore }
- Make an infusion with mugwort leaf for the magickal or healing properties.
- Include mugwort leaf in your spellwork, spell jars or spell bags if the properties suit your purposes.
- Use mugwort leaf in your candle work - sprinkle the herb around your candle, or grind the herb into a powder in a mortar & pestle and sprinkle. You could even roll powdered herbs onto anointed candles. Always practice candlework safely.
- Add mugwort leaf to any spell to increase the strength.
- Place mugwort leaf in an old stocking, or spell bag, under your pillow to induce lucid or prophetic dreaming.
{ Details }
- Dried cut mugwort leaf
- For incense mix, burning on charcoal discs, spell work, ritual work, spell bags, spell jars, tea
- Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark place
- See pictures for how to use in witchcraft
{ Choose between }
- 1 oz
- 2 oz
- 1 lb
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