

Scientific Name: Artemisia absinthium
A.K.A.: Absinthe, Absinthium, Ajenjo, Common Wormwood, Green Ginger, Madderwort, Old
woman
Medicinal Properties: Wormwood is beneficial in healing fevers and infections and it also enhances
the immune system. The herb is also useful in getting the body rid of toxins and clearing heat and
clogging in the system
Magickal Properties
Gender Masculine
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities Iris, Diana, Artemis
Used for Psychic Powers, Protection, Love & Calling Spirits
This herb is burned in incenses designed to aid in developing psychic powers, and is also worn for this
purpose. Carried, it 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 this area. Hung from the rear-view mirror,
wormwood protects the vehicle from accidents on treacherous roads.
It is also sometimes used in love infusions, probably because it was once made into an alcoholic
beverage called absinthe. This highly-addictive and dangerous liqueur is not 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. It 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.
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