Mugwort
Artemesia vulgaris
Named for the Greek goddess Artemis, the maiden goddess of the hunt, the silvery leaves of Mugwort have proven to be a potent source of magic and healing. Mugwort grows in profusely and reminds us of our wild nature as well as our connection to the moon. Mugwort is known to awaken the psychic eye, enhance dream work, and alleviate menstrual discomfort.
characteristics
Mugwort is distinct because of its finger like dark green leaves that display a silvery, almost woolen, texture on the underside. A perennial plant, Mugwort has a dense and expansive but shallow root system. New shoots will burst through the earth in early spring, and flowering culminates from July through September.
history
Also known as Cronewort, Artemesia vulgaris is thought to have been brought to North America in the 16th century. The seeds are spread widely by the wind, as a mature Mugwort plant is capable of producing up to 200,000 seeds. It is believed that Mugwort seeds were carried to eastern North America by ships in which the Mugwort seeds had lodged.
Artemesia vulgaris
Named for the Greek goddess Artemis, the maiden goddess of the hunt, the silvery leaves of Mugwort have proven to be a potent source of magic and healing. Mugwort grows in profusely and reminds us of our wild nature as well as our connection to the moon. Mugwort is known to awaken the psychic eye, enhance dream work, and alleviate menstrual discomfort.
characteristics
Mugwort is distinct because of its finger like dark green leaves that display a silvery, almost woolen, texture on the underside. A perennial plant, Mugwort has a dense and expansive but shallow root system. New shoots will burst through the earth in early spring, and flowering culminates from July through September.
history
Also known as Cronewort, Artemesia vulgaris is thought to have been brought to North America in the 16th century. The seeds are spread widely by the wind, as a mature Mugwort plant is capable of producing up to 200,000 seeds. It is believed that Mugwort seeds were carried to eastern North America by ships in which the Mugwort seeds had lodged.
Artemesia vulgaris
Named for the Greek goddess Artemis, the maiden goddess of the hunt, the silvery leaves of Mugwort have proven to be a potent source of magic and healing. Mugwort grows in profusely and reminds us of our wild nature as well as our connection to the moon. Mugwort is known to awaken the psychic eye, enhance dream work, and alleviate menstrual discomfort.
characteristics
Mugwort is distinct because of its finger like dark green leaves that display a silvery, almost woolen, texture on the underside. A perennial plant, Mugwort has a dense and expansive but shallow root system. New shoots will burst through the earth in early spring, and flowering culminates from July through September.
history
Also known as Cronewort, Artemesia vulgaris is thought to have been brought to North America in the 16th century. The seeds are spread widely by the wind, as a mature Mugwort plant is capable of producing up to 200,000 seeds. It is believed that Mugwort seeds were carried to eastern North America by ships in which the Mugwort seeds had lodged.
Excerpt taken from “The Modern Witch’s Guide to Magickal Herbs” by Judy Ann Nock
