Mugwort Herb | Artemisia vulgaris | Charcoal Herbal Loose Incense 1oz

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Mugwort Herb c/s

Artemisia vulgaris

Origin: China
Form: Cut and sifted
Unit size: 1 ounce
Other names: Artemisia Vulgaris, Artemis herb, artemisia, felon herb, muggons, naughty man, old man, old uncle henry, sailor's tobacco, st. john's plant
Esoteric Uses: Cleansing, healing, protection, vigor, vitality, scrying, divination
Esoteric Associations: Taurus, Earth
Incense Aroma: Green, herby and fresh

Mugwort has been commonly used with Sandalwood to create an incense mixture to help one when scrying. It is also helpful in divination.

Known as common wormwood, Artemisia Vulgaris, felon herb, chrysanthemum weed, wild wormwood, Old Uncle Henry, Sailor`s Tobacco, Old Man, and St John`s Plant, Mugwort is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has become an invasive weed in North America. Its leaves have have long been used as a flavoring agent to season fat, meat, or fish, and is perhaps most famously known for seasoning Goose in Germanic traditions. In Japan and Korea it is also known for being used to color festive rice cakes, and is a common seasoning within Korean soups and pancakes. It should be noted that Mugwort can be a hallucinogenic, but when cooked those properties are neutralized. In the mid-ages Mugwort was part of a herbal mix called Gruit, which was used to flavor beer before the widespread use of hops, likely resulting in hallucination as well as inebriation! In ancient and medieval times Mugwort was also used for its magical properties, where it was seen as a protective herb that could dispel fatigue and protect a traveler from evil spirits and wild animals. Indeed, it was included in the 10th century "Nine Herb Charm" that is said to ward off poison and illness. It is also supiced to be a potent aid in lucid dreaming, astral travel, and otherwise increasing the intensity of dreams, as well as the ability to control and remember them. In Ayurveda medicine in India, Mugwort is also used for cardiac complaints, feelings of unease, and general malaise. Within Chinese medicine, it is pulverized and aged into a form called Moxa. In this form it has shown a great deal of aid in positioning fetuses that are in breech positioning. Moxa and acupuncture has also been shown to slow fetal heart rates while increasing fetal movement. Moxa has also been shown however to possibly cause uterine contractions.

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How to burn Resin Incense

What you will need:

-- Your Resin, Herb or powder incense.
-- Charcoal Discs: you can find many varieties in our etsy store
-- A bowl, urn or plate: almost anything that can withstand heat will work. Often people add sand to a bowl to help absorb heat. Ornate traditional incense burners in metal are also recommended. We also carry Charcoal Tongs so you don't burn your fingers.
-- A lighter or matches: to start the self-igniting charcoal. A lighter is best

1. Light the charcoal and place it in your bowl or urn.Never hold the charcoal with your fingers - always use tongs or even pliers. Apply flame to the side of the charcoal for about 20 seconds. The charcoal will then self-ignite across the surface. Charcoals do not usually light easily if they are laying flat on some surface or in a bowl. It is best to hold the charcoal in the air with a tool when applying the flame to the charcoal.

2. Wait for the charcoal to ignite and warm up. This usually takes about 3 minutes. You will notice the charcoal starting to go gray around the edges.

3. Add resins, herbs or powder incense. Just place a small amount on top of the charcoal. The resins or herbs will begin to burn and release their essential oils through the smoke.

4. Enjoy. Every aromatic herb and resin has different properties, and can evoke different moods. Experiment and enjoy!
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