Mugwort - Artemisia vulgaris
(felon herb, St. John's herb, moxa)
Description: 6 foot tall herb with reddish stems and
long green leaves with white undersides. Also blooms
reddish brown flowers in late summer.
Uses: All parts of the plant may be used fresh or
dried in the shade. One of the nine Saxon magic
herbs. It is used in tea form to treat gastritis,
digestive problems, and menstruation disorders.
CAUTION: May be harmful if taken is excessive doses.
Infusion: Used to prepare more delicate parts of plants. 3 cups of water to 1 ounce dry herb or 1½ ounce of fresh herbs; pour the freshly boiled water over herbs in a pot, cover the pot and let the herbs steep for at least 10 minutes. Strain and serve. Refrigerate unused portions, lasts up to 24 hours.
Decoction: used to prepare barks, roots and berries 4 cups of water to 1 ounce dry herb or 2 ounces fresh herb; finely chop herbs in a pan and cover with the water (which should be cold). Bring this mixture to a boil, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes. Then strain the liquid off and press as much of the remaining liquid out of the herbs as possible. Refrigerate unused portions, lasts up to 2 weeks.
Tincture: A tincture is a good solution for long term treatment as will store for up to two years. 8 ounces of dried herb, 1½ cups of alcohol (grain alcohol like Everclear), and 4 cups of water; Chop your herbs up finely and put them in a glass jar with a good tight fitting lid. Pour the liquid over the herbs and tighten the lid. Keep the jar in a warm, dark place for 2 weeks. Shake the jar every two days. After the two weeks, strain the liquid off through cheesecloth into a clean colored glass jar and store away from heat and direct sunlight.
Medicinal uses: menstrual disorders, gastritis and digestive ailments
Used in spells relating to: Protection while traveling, Psychic Dreams, Crystal & Mirror Gazing.
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