Wormwood can be used in small amounts as a tea, though its bitterness makes it more often used in tinctures and tonics. It’s also a valued incense herb for cleansing spaces and clearing stagnant or heavy energy.

Wormwood has been used since antiquity for protection, purification, and divination. The ancient Egyptians considered it a sacred plant, while medieval Europeans burned it to repel evil spirits and misfortune. It is famously associated with absinthe, the “Green Muse” of 19th-century artists and poets, symbolising inspiration, mystery, and the edge between reason and madness. In folklore, Wormwood was hung in doorways or carried for protection on journeys and to keep harmful influences at bay.

Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)

For tea, steep ¼–½ teaspoon of dried Wormwood in freshly boiled water for 5 minutes. Use sparingly due to its intense bitterness. Burn as incense on a charcoal disc or add to ritual blends for protection and purification.
CAUTIONS: Not for use during pregnancy. Avoid excessive internal use. Not a substitute for professional medical advice. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Iris, Diana, Artemis
Day of the Week: Tuesday for protection, courage, and banishment
Magical Uses: Protection, cleansing, divination, and spirit contact. Wormwood is burned to purify spaces, strengthen intuition, and aid in crossing between worlds for visionary or ancestral work.

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