Wormwood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gender: Masculine

 Planet: Mars

 Element: Fire

 Chakra Colour: Yellow

Medicinal Uses: Wormwood is exceedingly bitter and thus stimulates the digestive system and metabolism like no other herb. It helps to regulate the balance of stomach juices and stimulates the flow of bile. This herb cleanses the liver and kidneys and is regarded as a tonic for the blood and circulation. However, large doses of it are toxic to the kidneys. As the name suggests, it is one of the best to use to kill and expel intestinal worms. The ancients recommended it as a preventative anti-infectious agent that could be used to ward off highly infectious diseases. Externally it was applied in cases of lumbago and even paralysis.

Magical Uses: This herb is a powerful protective plant. Our Neolithic ancestors used it and Mugwort as their primary sacred herbs for smudging and cleansing. This herb clears the psychic channels and can be used for astral travel and channelling. In folk-magical practice it was used to protect the grain or growing crops against mice, vermin and insects. It is said to protect against mischievous elves and evil spirits and was used in anti-daemonic spells, particularly at the beginning of the year or at winter solstice. It was also sprinkled around the house or hung above the windows and doors to ward off evil spirits and disease.

Other Names: Absinthe, Old Woman, Crown for a King, Madderwort, Wormot

 Contraindications: Do not use if you are pregnant or breast feeding, have a seisure disorder, or take anticonvulsant medication . Also, do not use if prone to inner bleeding or suffering from bleeding haemorrhoids. Use in small doses only. Avoid if you are allergic to plants of the daisy family.
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