Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). Common mugwort, sailor's tobacco, felon herb.
This cut/sifted herb from Albania can ease anxiety, depression, irritability, insomnia, & restlessness. Can induce the menstrual cycle. Helps you go to sleep. It is a natural source of vitamin C, beta carotene, fiber, calcium, and zinc.
Taste: Bitter, slightly sweet.
Energetically: Drying, warming.
Ancients used as tea or smoked it for cleansing, protection, healing, lucid dreaming & psychic development.
Warning: Not safe during pregnancy. DO NOT DRINK MORE THAN 3 TEASPOONS A DAY WITHIN 6 DAYS, it can cause renal failure.
Directions for tea: Barely boil 8 oz water, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of the loose herbs (you can use a tea ball, french press, or other way to strain herbs or leave them in the tea for a super strong brew), steep covered for 10 15 minutes. Sweeten with a natural sweetener if desired.
Nurture your body with a cup before bed.
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