~Mugwort - History & Traditions & Folklore~ by ★Mystic♥Pagan★©•*¨*•.¸¸¸.•*¨*•☆

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Koehler's Medicinal-Plants 1887

Tiny clusters of whitish-green to yellow flowers bloom in midsummer. Leaves are dark green above, gray green below. Found growing worldwide, it's strong sage fragrance is uplifting and refreshing.

Regional Traditions :

Related Species Artemisia absinthium , Wormwood
Artemisia dracunculus , Tarragon

History and Traditions & Folklore

Mugwort is a member of the powerful Artemis family of herbs and is used widely both in western and eastern herbal traditions. It was used in medieval times to flavor beer and keep the user safe from evil possession.

Mugwort is a member of the powerful Artemis family of herbs and is used widely both in western and eastern herbal traditions. It was used in medieval times to flavor beer and keep the user safe from evil possession. In North America, the use of mugwort dates back to the seventeenth century. Women of the Cheyenne tribe used "woman's" mugwort, Artemisia frigida , known commonly as prairie sagewort, to regulate their fertility. Women of other tribes, the Blackfoot and Arapaho, used it to stimulate missed menstruation as well. ¹

In the Middle Ages, the plant was known as Cingulum Sancti Johnnis, it being believed that John the Bapist wore a girdle of it in the wilderness. It was believed to preserve the wayfarer from fatigue, sunstroke, wild beasts and evil spirits generally. A crown made from its sprays was worn on St. Johns Eve to gain security from evil possession.

Mugwort is almost always included in the nine sacred herbs of the summer solstice, and plays an important role in as an incense for the blessing of shamans before entering the flight of the soul. ¹

References:

1. Claudia Muller-Ebeling, Wolf-Deieter Storl Witchcraft Medicine(1998)

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Bringing on the Moon Tea

2 parts pennyroyal herb 2 parts peppermint 1 part ginger 1/2 part yarrow 1/2 part mugwort Use four to six tablespoons of the herb mixture per quart of water. Place in cold water over a low heat and slowly bring to a simmer. Keep the pot covered and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain. 64

Ingredients: Ginger * Peppermint * Mugwort * PennyRoyal * Yarrow *

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Dream Sachet The herbs in this blend are traditionally associated with rest and dreaming. Combine them with calming oils and create a dream inspiring sachet to slip into your pillow at night. 1/4 cup mugwort herb 1/4 cup hop flowers 1/4 cup dried rose petals 1/4 cup lavender flowers 5 drops Chamomile essential oil 5 drops Lavender essential oil Fill a cotton drawstring bag with the mixture or fill a handkerchief and tie it up with ribbon.34 Ingredients: Chamomile * Lavender * Rose * Hops * Mugwort * Source: References Related remedies: aromatherapy, sleep, : All Tags     Fragrant Smudge Stick Burning herbs is a sacred practice used for prayer and purification that is respected in most American Indian traditions. If you don't have herb plants available to you, Mountain Rosesells whole leaf white ceremonial sage, sweetgrass braids, and other aromatics that are ready made for smudges. Mugwort, bergamot, mints, yarrow, bearberry and tobacco (not from cigarettes!!), make all be used to good purpose. Experiment with different aromatic herbs to find the combination that speaks to your spirit. 626 2 fresh stalks mugwort 2 fresh stalks yarrow 2 fresh stalks bergamot Cautions: Do not burn smudges in enclosed areas, or around babies or those with respiratory problems. Ingredients: Mugwort * Yarrow * Bee Balm * : Gather several fresh stalks of your favorite herbs with leaves and blossoms intact. Lay a sheet of newspaper open. Hold the herb stalks tightly in one hand, and bend them gently over onto themselves to form a 7 to 8 inch long wand. Roll up your herb wand tightly in the newspaper, working from an angle, and secure with string or rubber bands. Let the bundle dry throughly out of direct sun for at least several days. You can periodicly unwrap and check the progress, securing the bundle more snugly each time. Humid weather will delay the drying process. When the herbs are dry, unwrap the bundle and discard the newspaper. Tie the herbs with fine cotton string or cord. Ignite one end to burn. You can perch the bundled herbs upright in a coffee can filled with an inch or two of sand, or use as a ceremonial smudge. Source: References Related remedies: : All Tags     Mugwort tea Mugwort is a bitter tonic that stimulates digestion, relieves gas and is more palatable than the closely related wormwood. This herb also acts as valuable tonic for women, and as a relaxing sleep aid336 Ingredients: Mugwort * Herbal Tea Related remedies: amenorrhea, digestion, menstruation, women, : All Tags With thanks to:  http://www.anniesremedy.com/