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Artemisia vulgaris, Linn. Mug- Wort. Fig. 387. Herb, erect, paniculatelv branched, the sts. often purplish: Lvs. white-cottony beneath but soon green above, 2-pinnately cleft, with lanceolate lobes; upper Lvs. sometimes linear: heads many, oblong, yellowish. Eu. and N. N. Amer., and naturalized in eastern states.—A white-fld. form has been sold as A. lactiflora. Fig. 388. It is a beautiful plant with fragrant foliage. G. 29:409.—-Mug- wort is grown for the ornament of its foliage. There are variegated-lvd. and golden-lvd. varieties. It was once a domestic remedy. Variable.
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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Mugwort is often said to derive from the word 'mug' because it was used in flavoring drinks. However, this may be a folk etymology. Other sources say Mugwort is derived from the old Germanic ''muggiwurti'', meaning "fly or knat plant", which refers to its use since ancient times to repel insects, especially moths.<ref>Lust, J. (2005) "The Herb Book" p.604</ref>
Mugwort is often said to derive from the word 'mug' because it was used in flavoring drinks. However, this may be a folk etymology. Other sources say Mugwort is derived from the old Germanic ''muggiwurti'', meaning "fly or knat plant", which refers to its use since ancient times to repel insects, especially moths.<ref>Lust, J. (2005) "The Herb Book" p.604</ref>
The [[Ukraine|Ukrainian]] town of [[Chernobyl]] is named after the Ukrainian name for Mugwort.
The [[Ukraine|Ukrainian]] town of [[Chernobyl]] is named after the Ukrainian name for Mugwort.
In the Middle Ages, mugwort was used as a magical protective herb. Mugwort was used to repel insects, especially moths, from gardens. Mugwort has also been used from ancient times as a remedy against fatigue and to protect travelers against evil spirits and wild animals. Roman soldiers put mugwort in their sandals to protect their feet against fatigue.
In the Middle Ages, mugwort was used as a magical protective herb. Mugwort was used to repel insects, especially moths, from gardens. Mugwort has also been used from ancient times as a remedy against fatigue and to protect travelers against evil spirits and wild animals. Roman soldiers put mugwort in their sandals to protect their feet against fatigue.
Much used in witchcraft, mugwort is said to be useful in inducing [[lucid dreaming]] and [[astral travel]]. Consumption of the plant, or a [[tincture]] thereof, prior to sleeping is said to increase the intensity of dreams, the level of control, and to aid in the recall of dreams upon waking. One common method of ingestion is to smoke the plant. Colloquially, this practice is known as "Having a tasp."
Much used in witchcraft, mugwort is said to be useful in inducing [[lucid dreaming]] and [[astral travel]]. Consumption of the plant, or a [[tincture]] thereof, prior to sleeping is said to increase the intensity of dreams, the level of control, and to aid in the recall of dreams upon waking. One common method of ingestion is to smoke the plant. Colloquially, this practice is known as "Having a tasp."
== References ==
== References ==
