Mugwort Leaf 1 Oz. (Artemisia vulgaris) (Ai Ye)
Product Details
One
ounce, cut and sifted.100% Certified USDA Organic & Kosher.
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), AKA Artemis's Herb, boasting an impressive history. Nicknamed
"mother of all herbs" in the Middle Ages, it was a staple in European
and Asian medicine for centuries. Culinary uses also stretch back for
millennia, with mugwort appearing in dishes across the globe.
Medicinally, mugwort’s reputation stemmed from its diverse
compounds. It was used for everything from digestive troubles to menstrual
cramps.
Culinary uses for mugwort are more geographically specific. In
East Asia, mugwort leaves are steamed and used to make mochi, a sweet rice
cake. Europeans have traditionally incorporated mugwort into beverages, with
some using it as a bittering agent like hops. (Dragon’s note: I’ve tried
Mugwort Ale, while it wasn’t a hop based ale, it wasn’t too bad..) While the
bitter taste might not be for everyone, mugwort does add a unique herbal note
to dishes.
Moreover, mugwort holds a special place in magickal traditions,
used in rituals and divination for its purported connection to the unseen. Mugwort
has been used in rituals for protection, purification, and divination. Some
believe it enhances dreams and prophetic visions. Additional magickal uses
include strength,
healing, and astral travel.
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