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Artemesia vulgaris
Mugwort, the “mother of all herbs”… and also a common weed.
For thousands of years, mugwort has been used as a medicinal herb. Tea made from mugwort alleviates menstruation cramps and other abdominal pains. Mugwort also has a warming effect. Roman soldiers wrapped it around their legs and put it in their sandals to protect themselves against fatigue and evil spirits during long marches. Try mugwort in your footbath and you’ll see those soldiers knew what they were doing.
While Mugwort isn’t particularly aromatic, it is a traditional smudging herb that is burned as incense.
Mugwort contains naturally occurring plant compounds that have been studied for their antimicrobial and inflammation-related properties that make it excellent for use in topical balms, ointments, and creams. Added to clay for a face mask, it helps to calm redness and skin irritation and to reduce acne.
Mugwort is also used in throat lozenges, syrups, and teas. Both the roots and leaves are used, and have a mild, fresh scent.
Although mugwort is often encapsulated or used to prepare teas and tinctures, the herb is also compounded with other herbs and resins to produce ceremonial incense. John the Baptist, who lived in the wilderness of Judea, reputedly carried the herb for protection.
Mugwort, known as the “herb of dreamers,” is a traditional dream-enhancing herb, or oneirogen, known for promoting vivid, memorable, and even lucid dreams by stimulating the mind while calming the body. It’s often associated with the moon goddess Artemis, linking it to divination and future-oriented dreams. Users incorporate mugwort into dream practices through teas, dream pillows, or incense to improve dream recall, increase awareness, and potentially access psychic sensitivity.
We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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