mugwort

Mugwort ( Artemisia vulgarius )

Folk names: Naughty man, old man, old uncle harry, artemisia, artemis herb, Witch herb, muggons, sailors tobacco, felon herb.

Gender: Cold

Planet: Venus

Element: Air

Associated deities: Artemis, Diana

Part used: The herb

Basic powers: Protection, clairvoyance

Specific uses: Put in the show to prevent fatigue on long journeys. Carry to ward against wild beast, poison< and stroke. Make a simple and drink it to induce clairvoyance. Rub the fresh young leaves on magic mirrors and crystal balls to strengthen their powers. Add to scrying, clairvoyance, and divination incenses. Pick before sunrise during the Waxing Moon, preferably from a plant that leans north. The plant's powers are stronger when picked on the Full Moon. ( Mugwort can cause dermatitis.)