What is Mugwart?

Lesson 1 Mugwart


Scientific and medicinal info:

Mugwort is a shrubby perennial that can grow up to 6 feet high and it loves direct sun. Its leaves are dark green on top and whitish underneath. Though it is closely related to tarragon, they are NOT the same plant. Mugwort is also related to wormwood (which will be covered in a future lesson). Mugwort is somewhat toxic and should not be taken internally until you have done further research on the effects it can have on your body, especially pregnant women. When it is used medicinally, mugwort isused to ease menstrual problems in women, and as a liver stimulant.

Also Known As....

Other names
Latin: Artemisia vulgaris
Common Names: Artemis, witch herb, felon herb, old man, old uncle Henry

Magickal Properties

Using mugwort in rituals
Mugwort is best known for its effect on psychic ability, astral travel and divination. It can used as an incense (on charcoal) and burned while you are scrying or meditating. Crystals or other divination tools could be stored with dried mugwort to enhance their power.
It's often used (alone or with other herbs) when stuffing herbal dream pillows. These herbal pillows are tucked under your pillow while you sleep to encourage psychic or prophetic dreams.

Mugwort is also considered good for protection during travel, and the ancient Romans used to put sprigs of mugwort in their shoes to prevent exhaustion on long journeys. Its also used for protection, and bundles of it are sometimes hung over doors to keep out unwanted spirits.

For most magickal purposes, the leaves and stems of mugwort are used.

More Correspondences:

Other properties
Planet: Venus
Element: Earth
Associated Deities: Diana, Artemis





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Can you answer the questions with out looking back?

1) How tall can Mugwart grow?
2) What does it look like (give a full description)?
3) How/When should Mugwart be used?
4) Please list at least 4 other names for Mugwart.
5) Mugwart is best known for what?
6) How should it be burned?
7) Mugwart is also considered good for what?
Who put sprigs of Mugwart in their shoes? Why?
9) Name the correspondences for Mugwart.