7 Grams Folk Names: Absinthe, Old Woman, Crown for a King, Madderwort, Wormot Gender: Masculine Planet: Mars Element: Fire Powers: Psychic Powers, Protection, Love, Calling SpiritsMagical: Wormwood is burned in incenses designed to aid in developing psychic powers, and is also worn for this purpose. Carried, wormwood protects not only against bewitchment, but also from the bite of sea serpents. Also, according to ancient traditions, it counteracts the effects of poisoning by hemlock and toadstools, but I wouldn't bet my life on its effectiveness in the area. Hung from the rear-view mirror, wormwood protects the vehicle from accidents on treacherous roads. Wormwood is also sometimes used in love infusions, probably because it was once make into an alcoholic beverage called absinthe. This highly-addictive and dangerous liqueur is now outlawed or banned in many countries, but the reputation lingers and wormwood is still used in love mixtures. One such use is to place it under the bed to draw a loved one. Wormwood is also burned to summon spirits. It is sometimes mixed with sandalwood for this purpose. If burned in graveyards the spirits of the dead will rise and speak, according to old grimoires. Medicinal: Wormwood is above all a stomach medicine, being useful for indigestion, gastric pain, and lack of appetite, as well as the related problems of heartburn and flatulence, fevers, dysentery, asthma, burns, anemia. It is also said to be helpful for liver insufficiency by stimulating liver and gallbladder secretions, jaundice. Wormwood is a cardiac stimulant and therefore acts, when taken in proper doses, to improve blood circulation. Wormwood tea has been recommended to help relieve pain during labor. The powdered flowering tops have been used to expel intestinal worms and other parasites. A fomentation of wormwood tea can be applied externally to irritations, bruises, or sprains. A wash of the tea will relieve itching from rashes. The oil acts as a local anesthetic when applied to relieve pains of rheumatism, neuralgia, lumbago, tuberculosis, and arthritis.The vinegar from boiled wormwood is good for halitosis, either from gums, teeth, or sour stomach. Also, repels moths; put in closets, chests, etc., no problem with moths. Scatter lavishly between the folds of clothing, dried wormwood, and wrap each article in newspaper before packing away winter clothing. Wormwood was used in considerable quantities by cloth manufacturers according to one old herbal. Mugwort, related to wormwood, was also used to protect clothes from moths. The oil of wormwood, rubbed on, will drive away fleas, flies, gnats, and worms. A few leaves of green wormwood, scattered where black ants have become troublesome pests, is said to be effective in dislodging them.Warning: Pure wormwood oil is poisoning. Relatively small doses may cause nervous disorders, convulsions, insomnia, nightmares, and other symptoms. Flowers may induce allergic reactions. Has been approved as a food additive (flavoring) with thujon removed. Follow dosage closely and use under medical supervision. Do not take large doses. Sold As Curio OnlyInformational Use OnlyDisclaimer: I am NOT a doctor and cannot give out medical advice. Crystals and energy healing should be used as a compliment to other therapies and not as a replacement for regular medical care.Each persons results will vary.All herbs and oils are intended for magikal use only. They are not intended for internal use.
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