Finest grade 4 oz bag and Wildharvested Herbs: Mugwort is a common plant in the British isles, its angular, purple stalks growing 3 feet (90 cm) or more in height and bearing dark green leaves with a cottony down underneath. Mugwort is said to have derived its name from having been used to flavor drinks. It was, in common with other herbs, such as ground ivy, used for flavoring beer before the introduction of hops. Place Mugwort in shoes to gain strength during long walks or runs. It is also said that a pillow stuffed with Mugwork will produce prophetic dreams when slept on. Mugwort can also be buring with sandalwood or wormwood during scrying rituals. A Mugwort infusion can be drank during divination or used to clean a crystal ball and magic mirros. Place mugwort beneath your crystal ball or under your scrying mirror to aid in psychic workings. It is said that mugwort when carried will protect you from poison, wild beasts or sunstroke. In a building, mugwork can prevent evil spirits and entities from entering. Mugwort can also be carried to increase lust and fertility, to prevent backache and to cure disease and madness. Placed next to the bed, it aids in acheiving astral projection. Internal use not recommended while pregnant.