artemisia absinthium
UNSAFE
A description of Wormwood
is found on Egyptian papyrus from 1600 B. C.
Used as an insect repellent
(mice hate it).
Absinthe, which was made
using the leaves and flowering tops
of Wormwood and other aromatic plants,
was an addicting and deteriorating
drink that would lead
to mental disturbance,
seizures and sometimes death.
It is said that Vincent van Gogh was whacked
out on this when he cut off his ear.
While this is now banned.
Wormwood is still used
to make vermouth and Campari.
Burned to summon spirits.
After magick sessions, mental clearing smolder
during magick ritual, or as a tea.
Burn during divination and clairvoyance,
burn for all protection.
For protection, Wormwood can be burned
in incense or used in potions.
French Witches of the Middle Ages rubbed babies
with Wormwood juice in order that
"they never be too cold or hot for as long
as they lived."
Witches have long burned Wormwood
to raise spirits.
Wormwood, when added to herbal incense,
is an aid in opening the psychic centers.
When these centers are open and receptive,
communication with those who
have "passed over" is much easier.
Its been written that
Wormwood and Sandlewood
(an herb of purification and high spiritual energy)
burned together near a gravesite
will summon the spirit of the departed.
An Ancient Spell
An Old Love Charm
In another love spell
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Witchy Herbology
WORMWOOD
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