mucgwyrt
March 18th, 2004, 10:03 AM
I know its an 'M' and we're still on 'A' but Mugwort is one of my all time favourite herbs, and I just couldn't wait to do it!!
I hope that's ok!
~ Mugwort ~
CAUTIONS:
• Mugwort is toxic in large doses, causing somach cramps, vomiting, miscarriage and birth defects - DO NOT TAKE WHILST PREGNANT
• When ingested in men it has been know to cause 'manic' dreaming which may carry through to your waking state the next day.
• Many sources list Mugwort as having no medicinal properties whatsoever, and that ingesting it or using its armoatherapy-oil is not advisable or beneficial.
• It affects the uterus of women and has been known to cause misscarriage and/or disformities if consumed when pregnant. See below for more details.
(note: I personally have tried Mugwort-Tea to aid dreamwork with little luck, but also few side effects. The moral: I in no way recommend taking it due to the known side effects, so use or do not use at your own discretion :) )
Botanical name: Artemisia vulgaris
Common names: Mugwort, Moxa, Traveler’s Herb, Artemis Herb, Felon Herb, Muggons, Old Man, Sailor’s Tobacco. Cingulum Sancti Johannis aka St. John’s plant (NOT St. Johnswort).
Chemical Constituents: Thujone, cineole, Acrid resin and tannin.
Habitat and growing conditions: Grows almost everywhere around the world, particularly along roadsides. Can be intrusive in a garden and grows up to 8 feet tall.
Harvesting:
Cut stems with leaves early in the day; after the sun has burned the dew off but before the heat of the day.
Medicinal Properties:
• Body Systems affected: Spleen, kidney, liver.
• As Ive said, this is somewhat controversial from what I've read - most advise against its use and other sources list medicinal benefits as: "Chologogue, vermifuge, emmenagogue, hemostatic, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, mild narcotic, Epilepsy, petit mal, hysteria, over excitement and fright, sleepwalking, some types of dizziness. Irregular, painful or scanty menses. Prolapsed uterus. To prevent miscarriage with severe cramping.".
• It is used to "help those of us who are considered spacey to become more grounded" when taken as a tea.
• Is rumoured to help to regulate menstrual cycles in time with the Moon.
• Kills parasitic worms internally.
• Believed to increase fertility.
• Used for moxabustion in Chinese Medicine.
• Drink infusion before and/or after eating to promote digestion.
• Promotes sweating. Which can be a benefit when intentionally sweating out an illness; a very old healing technique when one first feels the effects of an illness.
• Add to massage oil and worked into the womb area to ease childbirth and menstrual problems.
(Note: Thought I've added this to complete the picture, its possibly not advisable given there are cases of miscarriage associated with its use, depending on who you speak to of course.)
Magical/Metaphysical:
• Take as a tea before bed to encourage clarity in dreams, prophetic/precognitive dreams, Shamanic Journeying and other 'trance work'.
• Take as a tea twice daily to enhance your psychic abilities.
• Mugwort can also be smoked for either medicinal or metaphysical purposes.
• Add Mugwort to incense at any time of the year for any ritual; it is considered a 'staple' incense.
• Mugwort is also used as a Warding herb (to repel/banish) negative energies, entities/spirits, wild beasts, weariness.
• Hang above, or burn near your bed before sleep for protection and dream enhancement (safely people :) ) or place under your pillow.
• A good herb for clearing negativity from the home.
• Mugwort in your shoes will help keep your strength up in long walks and generally protect you during a journey (hence the name Traveler’s herb).
• Store some Mugwort with your Dream/Shamanic/Scrying tools to infuse them with receptivity and clear unwanted energies.
• An infusion (as with tea) can be used to wash your Dream/Shamanic/Scrying tools when the need arises.
• Place over your door for protection against negative energies and to ward off negative entities.
• Toss into a fireplace to protect your home from lightening
• Wear a crown on the Summer Solstice, and when done throw it into a fire to protect yourself from sickness and danger in the coming year.
• Strong infusion can be used in a bath for an invigorating bath or one before Ritual or Dreaming.
Culinary: One of the first herbs to be used to brew beers. Dried leaves only. (Apparently fresh leaves make a horrible tasting beer.)
Dosage (for tea): One teaspoon per cup of boiling water. Leave to steep for 20-30 minutes and drink as required.
God/esses: Artemis, Diana
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Alignment: Female
Myth:
Korean (I think) - "THE DANGUN MYTH" - A tiger and bear prayed to a magic sandalwood tree to become more human, and were given garlic and mugwort to eat. The bear did so, slept for 21 days and became a beautiful woman.
(I haven't come accross any others.)
Sources:
I'm afraid I dont have the sources for the above, as its a few months worth of notes taken from here n there in my BOS and regurgitated for your pleasure :)
Rest assured, there's a bounty of websites if you search Yahoo.com :)
Picture is from: http://www.heorot.dk/
I hope that's ok!
~ Mugwort ~
CAUTIONS:
• Mugwort is toxic in large doses, causing somach cramps, vomiting, miscarriage and birth defects - DO NOT TAKE WHILST PREGNANT
• When ingested in men it has been know to cause 'manic' dreaming which may carry through to your waking state the next day.
• Many sources list Mugwort as having no medicinal properties whatsoever, and that ingesting it or using its armoatherapy-oil is not advisable or beneficial.
• It affects the uterus of women and has been known to cause misscarriage and/or disformities if consumed when pregnant. See below for more details.
(note: I personally have tried Mugwort-Tea to aid dreamwork with little luck, but also few side effects. The moral: I in no way recommend taking it due to the known side effects, so use or do not use at your own discretion :) )
Botanical name: Artemisia vulgaris
Common names: Mugwort, Moxa, Traveler’s Herb, Artemis Herb, Felon Herb, Muggons, Old Man, Sailor’s Tobacco. Cingulum Sancti Johannis aka St. John’s plant (NOT St. Johnswort).
Chemical Constituents: Thujone, cineole, Acrid resin and tannin.
Habitat and growing conditions: Grows almost everywhere around the world, particularly along roadsides. Can be intrusive in a garden and grows up to 8 feet tall.
Harvesting:
Cut stems with leaves early in the day; after the sun has burned the dew off but before the heat of the day.
Medicinal Properties:
• Body Systems affected: Spleen, kidney, liver.
• As Ive said, this is somewhat controversial from what I've read - most advise against its use and other sources list medicinal benefits as: "Chologogue, vermifuge, emmenagogue, hemostatic, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, mild narcotic, Epilepsy, petit mal, hysteria, over excitement and fright, sleepwalking, some types of dizziness. Irregular, painful or scanty menses. Prolapsed uterus. To prevent miscarriage with severe cramping.".
• It is used to "help those of us who are considered spacey to become more grounded" when taken as a tea.
• Is rumoured to help to regulate menstrual cycles in time with the Moon.
• Kills parasitic worms internally.
• Believed to increase fertility.
• Used for moxabustion in Chinese Medicine.
• Drink infusion before and/or after eating to promote digestion.
• Promotes sweating. Which can be a benefit when intentionally sweating out an illness; a very old healing technique when one first feels the effects of an illness.
• Add to massage oil and worked into the womb area to ease childbirth and menstrual problems.
(Note: Thought I've added this to complete the picture, its possibly not advisable given there are cases of miscarriage associated with its use, depending on who you speak to of course.)
Magical/Metaphysical:
• Take as a tea before bed to encourage clarity in dreams, prophetic/precognitive dreams, Shamanic Journeying and other 'trance work'.
• Take as a tea twice daily to enhance your psychic abilities.
• Mugwort can also be smoked for either medicinal or metaphysical purposes.
• Add Mugwort to incense at any time of the year for any ritual; it is considered a 'staple' incense.
• Mugwort is also used as a Warding herb (to repel/banish) negative energies, entities/spirits, wild beasts, weariness.
• Hang above, or burn near your bed before sleep for protection and dream enhancement (safely people :) ) or place under your pillow.
• A good herb for clearing negativity from the home.
• Mugwort in your shoes will help keep your strength up in long walks and generally protect you during a journey (hence the name Traveler’s herb).
• Store some Mugwort with your Dream/Shamanic/Scrying tools to infuse them with receptivity and clear unwanted energies.
• An infusion (as with tea) can be used to wash your Dream/Shamanic/Scrying tools when the need arises.
• Place over your door for protection against negative energies and to ward off negative entities.
• Toss into a fireplace to protect your home from lightening
• Wear a crown on the Summer Solstice, and when done throw it into a fire to protect yourself from sickness and danger in the coming year.
• Strong infusion can be used in a bath for an invigorating bath or one before Ritual or Dreaming.
Culinary: One of the first herbs to be used to brew beers. Dried leaves only. (Apparently fresh leaves make a horrible tasting beer.)
Dosage (for tea): One teaspoon per cup of boiling water. Leave to steep for 20-30 minutes and drink as required.
God/esses: Artemis, Diana
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Alignment: Female
Myth:
Korean (I think) - "THE DANGUN MYTH" - A tiger and bear prayed to a magic sandalwood tree to become more human, and were given garlic and mugwort to eat. The bear did so, slept for 21 days and became a beautiful woman.
(I haven't come accross any others.)
Sources:
I'm afraid I dont have the sources for the above, as its a few months worth of notes taken from here n there in my BOS and regurgitated for your pleasure :)
Rest assured, there's a bounty of websites if you search Yahoo.com :)
Picture is from: http://www.heorot.dk/