Mugwort (Artemisia absinthium) Common Wormwood is an herb I could not go without in my trick bag. Referred to as “The Old Crone” this herb had a wide range of uses from medicinal to spiritual. Like the Granny women in our lineage, this salve is the go to for wisdom and hugs. Brought to the Eastern United States by European settlers, this plant quickly took roots in the Appalachian Mountains and became a staple of medicine gardens. The Wormwood species of Mugwort is used to distill Absinthe for its hallucinogenic properties and her relaxing properties. When infused into a salve her medicine can penetrate deep into your tissues allowing for pain relief in muscles and sore joints. These properties make this herbs oils the perfect bedtime companion for people who deal with chronic pain, insomnia, exhaustion and wakeful sleep. 🌿😴 Apply to sore joints and rub in a dime sized amount at bedtime to aid in morning stiffness. Apply to neck and nape of neck for