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Muskrat Love......Mugwort
This plant is sometimes connected to the Moon because it enhances dreams, especially of the prophetic sort, and helps with lucid dreaming. This magic herb can be stuffed into dream pillows or drunk as a tea for dream enhancement and is often included in modern flying ointments. Along similar lines, it is often utilized to consecrate and dress instruments for divination, like crystal balls and scrying mirrors, and is said to aid in astral travel and generally with out-of-body experiences. Sacred to the Druids and to Diana/Artemis, it contains the planetary metal for Venus (copper). Combine mugwort 1:2 with white sandalwood to make a mugwort incense.
In Herbalism
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this herb is considered warming to the womb, increasing circulation so that fertility is improved (don't ingest if you are pregnant). In the past, travelers padded the insides of their shoes with it to prevent foot soreness, perhaps on account of a story of a saint who did the same and perhaps because of the leaves' cottony undersides, which also provide the substance moxa, used in Eastern medicine. It is a common ingredient in herbal smoking blends, along with coltsfoot and passionflower. Like wormwood, mugwort contains thujone, which is considered a neurotoxin, although the information on its toxicity is derived solely from rat studies.
The scent of the leaves is handy for keeping moths out of stored clothing. Mugwort was also used to flavor beer before the more sedating hops replaced it. A dream-enhancing beer--now that's some brew! This herb is also known as Felon Herb, St. John's Plant, and Cingulum Sancti Johannis…….
But…. It should not be confused with St. John's wort.
Dosage and Administration:
There is no established, proven safe or effective dose for mugwort. Traditionally it is mainly used as tea. 2 cups of mugwort tea using fresh leafs infused for 5-10 minutes in boiling water daily for six days has been recommended by herbalists. As a commercial supplement one to two capsules, two times daily with water is considered standard dosages. But the manufactures instructions should always be followed.
Potential Side Effects of Mugwort
Due to the fact that the preparation instructions and dosage amounts of mugwort have not been clearly defined it should not be used by pregnant or breast feeding women.
Mugwort contains a chemical called thujone, which is responsible for the medicinal properties of the plant. In large dosage thujone can be toxic so caution is advised.
It can cause miscarriages because it stimulates menstruation and should be avoided during pregnancy. Individuals that have sensitivity to mugwort pollen should avoid using it. Mugwort should not been used as a medicinal herb unless under the care and supervision of a licensed and qualified healthcare professional.
Muskrat Love......Mugwort
This plant is sometimes connected to the Moon because it enhances dreams, especially of the prophetic sort, and helps with lucid dreaming. This magic herb can be stuffed into dream pillows or drunk as a tea for dream enhancement and is often included in modern flying ointments. Along similar lines, it is often utilized to consecrate and dress instruments for divination, like crystal balls and scrying mirrors, and is said to aid in astral travel and generally with out-of-body experiences. Sacred to the Druids and to Diana/Artemis, it contains the planetary metal for Venus (copper). Combine mugwort 1:2 with white sandalwood to make a mugwort incense.
In Herbalism
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this herb is considered warming to the womb, increasing circulation so that fertility is improved (don't ingest if you are pregnant). In the past, travelers padded the insides of their shoes with it to prevent foot soreness, perhaps on account of a story of a saint who did the same and perhaps because of the leaves' cottony undersides, which also provide the substance moxa, used in Eastern medicine. It is a common ingredient in herbal smoking blends, along with coltsfoot and passionflower. Like wormwood, mugwort contains thujone, which is considered a neurotoxin, although the information on its toxicity is derived solely from rat studies.
The scent of the leaves is handy for keeping moths out of stored clothing. Mugwort was also used to flavor beer before the more sedating hops replaced it. A dream-enhancing beer--now that's some brew! This herb is also known as Felon Herb, St. John's Plant, and Cingulum Sancti Johannis…….
But…. It should not be confused with St. John's wort.
Dosage and Administration:
There is no established, proven safe or effective dose for mugwort. Traditionally it is mainly used as tea. 2 cups of mugwort tea using fresh leafs infused for 5-10 minutes in boiling water daily for six days has been recommended by herbalists. As a commercial supplement one to two capsules, two times daily with water is considered standard dosages. But the manufactures instructions should always be followed.
Potential Side Effects of Mugwort
Due to the fact that the preparation instructions and dosage amounts of mugwort have not been clearly defined it should not be used by pregnant or breast feeding women.
Mugwort contains a chemical called thujone, which is responsible for the medicinal properties of the plant. In large dosage thujone can be toxic so caution is advised.
It can cause miscarriages because it stimulates menstruation and should be avoided during pregnancy. Individuals that have sensitivity to mugwort pollen should avoid using it. Mugwort should not been used as a medicinal herb unless under the care and supervision of a licensed and qualified healthcare professional.