Its bitterness seems unsurpassed. And this is precisely why Artemisia stands for resilience, protection, and purification.
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Traditional uses
Medicinal:
Generally detoxifying;
digestive complaints, bloating, feeling of fullness, sluggish
digestion, stomach cramps, menstrual discomfort, fever,
parasites.
The bitter compounds
stimulate bile and gastric juice production and support the
liver.
Ritual:
Protection against evil
spirits, purification, mourning and marriage rituals.
Culinary:
Wormwood in liqueurs (e.g.
absinthe), mugwort in meat dishes, southernwood as a
seasoning.
Mood &
clarity:
Promotes inner clarity and
courage.
Active constituents
Essential oils
Bitter compounds
Sesquiterpene lactones
Flavonoids / polyphenols
Tannins
Minerals
Vitamins
Other secondary plant compounds
10–20 drops in a little water, 1–3 times daily
The tincture contains
approx. 37% alcohol.
Do not use during pregnancy,
as strong uterine contractions may occur.
A young woman had been ill
for days, weak and tormented by pain.
She prayed to Artemis and
asked:
“Goddess of the forest,
grant me some of your strength.”
One night, Artemis appeared
to her in a dream and said:
“Find the plant that bears
my name.
Its bitter heart drives away
pain, its scent clears the mind,
and its silvery leaf will
protect you.”
When the woman awoke in the
morning, she found a plant at the edge of the forest with
silvery-green, delicately scented leaves – what would later be
known as Artemisia.
She prepared a tea from it
and gradually regained her strength.
Since that day, so the story goes, Artemisia has been the protective plant of women, of clear dreams, and a symbol of the wild, independent power of Artemis.
The connection between Artemisia and the goddess Artemis comes directly from Greek mythology. There, Artemis was:
Above all, to eat a healthy diet, engage in sports, enjoy daily
movement outdoors in nature, and drink clean water. However, in
today’s world it is often not possible to follow all of these
essential principles of life regularly or long-term. In
addition, stress levels are widely high, and exposure to
environmental factors, chemicals, toxins, pesticides, and much
more has increased.
An essence from the wonderful natural world can not only
provide us with valuable vitamins, minerals, and feelings of
happiness: when used correctly, it offers remarkably efficient,
side-effect free support, both preventively and reactively✔️
