What is Mugwort Sage?
What is it?
Artemisia douglasiana, better known as Mugwort Sage, is a fragrant and sacred herb native to the western regions of North America. This plant amongst many other aromatic herbs such as sagebrush and wormwood belong to a group named Artemisia genus.
Mugwort Sage brings clarity and deepens intuitive abilities. It is cherished for its spiritual and medicinal properties. It has a distinct sweet, earthy scent with hints of camphor and sage. It is used for healing, divination and to stimulate dreams and visions.
Why use it?
- Purify Spaces: When you burn mugwort it cleanses and purifies your living space and promotes a sense of peace. Like sage, it is used to remove unwanted negative energies.
- Enhance Meditation: The smell of burning mugwort aids in deepening mediation by creating a calming atmosphere and improves focus.
- Aids in Dream Work: Mugwort Sage is known for its connection to dreams. It can enhance dream recall and facilitate lucid dreaming. It allows you to explore your inner consciousness.
- Natural Remedy: It has been used as a natural remedy for digestive issues and menstrual pain.
- Spiritual Rituals: It can deepen your connection to nature, adding meaning to your practices. Mugwort Sage is rooted in cultural traditions, therefore it is important to approach it with respect and mindfulness.
When used in smudging rituals, Mugwort Sage is believed to cleanse and purify spaces, making it a popular choice among those who practice meditation, energy work, or spiritual healing. Its aromatic properties are said to help clear negative energy and promote a sense of clarity and focus.
Mugwort Sage continues to hold a special place in the hearts and practices of those who appreciate its unique fragrance and the diverse ways it can be used for spiritual, mental and physical well-being.
How to use it?
Before lighting your sage bundle you should ensure that you have proper ventilation as well as something non-flammable for ash.
- If you have loose leaves make a small bundle, hold it tightly together and tie them using string or twine. (Ensure that you aren’t using any type of plastic to tie your sage.)
- Once your bundle is ready, hold one end and light the other end allowing the bundle to burn for a few seconds. Then, gently blow out the flame.
- Wave your bundle around your space, yourself and objects you’d like to cleanse. Focus on areas with negative energy and imagine those negative energies disappearing.
- After your session, gently extinguish the bundle by gently pressing it into your non-flammable dish or bowl. When disposing of the ashes, return it to the earth in a safe and respectful manner. Remember that mugwort sage is a sacred tool, respect it always.
