Element: Fire
Planet: Mars
Energy: Masculine/Expressive
Properties: Psychic powers, protection, banishing, calling spirits, necromancy
Folk names: Absinthe, absinthium, wormod
Botanical Name: Artemisia absinthium
Wormwood is an herbaceous perennial plant in the artemisia genus, related to mugwort. It is known for being a primary ingredient in the spirit absinthe. Wormwood has a long history of being used in literature, including the Bible and Shakespeare, as a metaphor for bitterness due to the intensity of its bitter flavor. It is a wonderful herb for protection and banishing, and wearing wormwood in a sachet can banish and deflect negative energy or curses. Wormwood also increases psychic power and clarity and can be burned as an incense to call spirits or the dead.
Although wormwood has historically been used internally, it contains compounds that are very toxic if consumed in large doses or over a long period of time. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner and educate yourself about the use of the herb before consuming wormwood. Wormwood is not safe for anyone who is pregnant or lactating.
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