Organic Wormwood 1oz
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Organic Wormwood 1oz
Artemisia absinthium, commonly known as wormwood, derives its name from the goddess Artemis and from the word absinthum meaning "unenjoyable," referring to its bitter taste, as found in the old proverb, "As bitter as wormwood." The common name, wormwood, however, comes from its historic medicinal use of curing intestinal worms. During the 19th century, wormwood was used to flavor absinthe which is now banned due to its toxicity but is still used to flavor vermouth. However, absinthe, an alcoholic and highly-addictive drink, was commonly associated with love, and wormwood is still used in love potions today.
In Russia, wormwood was commonly used to protect the wearer from Rusalki, water spirits who roamed forests and rivers with sharp claws and an hate for humans.
Wormwood can be used in a number of spells including:
Divination
Love Spells
Spirit Work
Hedge Riding
Protection Magic
*NOTE ~ Because of it's abortive properties Women who are pregnant and wish to remain pregnant should not use wormwood.
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