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Yesterday I decided to throw together a little experiment – a batch of mugwort elixir.

I based my choice on having a large mugwort plant that survived over the Winter and really needs to find a home in the earth, rather than in a container before the first frosts come. Additionally, mugwort has a long history of use as a mild mind altering substance. I have used mugwort tea in the past as an aid to tarot reading or other visionary work. Further, it has a long history of use as a healing herb as well.

I followed instructions found in Country Wisdom & Know-How. I filled a mason jar with mugwort (and a few peppermint leaves just for fun), whiskey, and chopped dried apricots. In about a month I will be straining this mess through cheesecloth, adding honey, and bottling.

I have toyed with herbalism since my late teens. But, this is my first venture into making anything more than medicinal teas. My hope is to eventually be handcrafting most of our medicinal needs (i.e. cough syrups, wound-care ointments, etc). I wonder what I’ll make next.

Blessings

Jia

This post is for educational information only. No part of this post should be taken as a diagnosis or prescription for any illness. See your healthcare practitioner for any personal health concerns or before taking any herbal or other natural supplement.

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