Ever smell rosemary and feel like you’re remembering something important?It’s not just your imagination. Rosemary wakes up memory in your body too. Try this. Rub a sprig between your fingers, take a deep breath, and ask yourself, “What part of me have I been forgetting?” Your turn. When you think of rosemary, what does it bring up for you? Memory, clarity, or something else?

Mugwort is the herb of inner seeing, protection, and returning to your deeper self. It has been used for centuries to support dreaming, intuition, and emotional processing, especially when the mind feels foggy or overwhelmed. Mugwort isn’t here to push you into your shadow work. It creates the space for things to surface when you are ready. What Mugwort Offers: - Soft guidance toward your inner voice - Support for emotional clarity and dreamwork - A grounded sense of protection while you explore your inner landscape - Ways to Work With It: - Tea or tincture in small, gentle doses - Dream pillow or sachet near your bed - Burned or steamed to clear heavy emotional spaces - Simply held while reflecting or journaling How It Feels: Mugwort meets you where you are. It does not demand. It invites. It helps you listen to yourself more deeply than before. Remember: This herb works through presence, trust, and patience. You will learn more from experiencing Mugwort than from just reading about it.

Here is the thing about “folk medicine.” People didn’t make stories because they were whimsical. They made stories because the plant consistently worked. Mugwort is the perfect example. She has all the dreamy, mystical reputation: dreams, intuition, protection, second sight. But she also supports digestion, calms the nervous system, and helps move emotional stuckness through the body. So, when our ancestors said Mugwort helps you “see what is hidden,” they were talking about clarity. Feeling your feelings again. Hearing your own inner voice instead of the world screaming over you. Ancient wisdom said: “Mugwort clears the path.” Modern research now says: “Mugwort interacts with the nervous system and digestion, influencing emotional regulation.” Same truth. Different wording. The lore exists because the plant earned it. Not the other way around. 🪶 Reflection: Which part of you is craving clarity right now your mind, your body, or your spirit? Comment below. Let’s talk about it.

In folk medicine, Mugwort has always been seen as a plant that works on many levels. It cares for the body, clears the mind, and steadies the spirit all at once. Healers across cultures used it as a gentle but powerful ally for both the physical and the unseen. For the body, Mugwort was used to support digestion, calm the stomach, and ease menstrual cramps. It helps move stuck energy in the body, which is why it has often been used after heavy meals or times of stress. Traditional midwives also worked with it to help regulate cycles and bring warmth to the womb. For the spirit, Mugwort was burned or brewed in teas to cleanse spaces and open the mind to intuition. Many saw it as a bridge between the physical and the spiritual world, a plant that could help people release fear and connect with their deeper knowing. In many traditions, Mugwort was carried for protection, placed under pillows to encourage prophetic dreams, and burned to drive away unwanted energy. It reminds us that healing is not only about the body, but about peace within the mind and balance in the heart. Working with Mugwort invites stillness, awareness, and trust in your own rhythm. She teaches that true healing starts with understanding yourself: what you carry, what you release, and what you are ready to grow into. 🪶 Reflection Prompt: Think about the last time you felt out of balance. Which part of you needed more care (body, mind, or spirit) and how could you bring that back into harmony now?

Mugwort has been used for centuries to support digestion, calm the nerves, ease menstrual discomfort, and deepen intuition. In this video, I’ll show you how to create a simple tincture using dried Mugwort and alcohol as your base. A few drops go a long way. Most herbalists use 5–15 drops in water or tea, up to 2–3 times daily. Always start small and see how your body responds. Use your tincture to support: 🌙 Better sleep and dream work 🌿 Digestion after meals 💜 Emotional release and clarity ⚠️ Avoid during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Mugwort is strong medicine and works best in small, intentional amounts. 📜 Recipe Card Available: You can find the Mugwort Tincture Recipe Card in the Tincture Recipes Classroom if you want to print or download it for your herbal notebook.