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Somnastra

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Mugwort
Moxa, Traveler's Herb, Felon Herb, Old Man, Artemis Herb (Theodra?)

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Perennial "weed" that can grow to five feet tall. It has a distinctive aroma and deeply lobed leaves whose undersides have soft, whitish hairs. flowers occur in clusters at the top of the plant.

Planting
Thrives in fallow or "waste" lands in sandy, open ground.
Prefers lime rich soil
Flowers summer to fall
Greenery available most of the season

Harvest
Clean branches without water and removed damaged and dead leaves. Hang in a bundle in a dry, dark area for a few weeks.

Parts Used
Branches
Leaves
Shoots

Uses
A bundle of dried branches can be burned to keep insects away
Used to treat unease and general malaise.
Can be used to treat cardiac complaints.
Can be used to expel parasitic worms.
Toxic in high amounts or under prolonged use.

Notes: Very similar to wormwood. Confusion can be dangerous.
 

Somnastra

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Spearmint

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An herbaceous perennial that can grown to nearly a meter high. It has widespread, fleshy rhizomes, square-shaped stems, and broad, serrated leaves. The flowers are pint or white, and quite small.

Planting
Generally grown in containers or planters due to the invasive way it spreads.
It prefers temperate, loamy soil with partial shade, but can flourish in a variety of conditions.

Harvest
Loses aromatic potency once it flowers.
Leaves should have a bright green color.
Should be dried by cutting just before or right as flowers open.
Cut one-half to three-quarters of the way down the stalk.

Parts Used
Leaves
Fresh
Dried​
Oil

Uses
Decoction can be used for minor ailments, such as headaches, nervous strain, fatigue, and stress.
Can help with respiratory problems such as asthma, bronchitis, and catarrh.
Oil can be used as an analgesic, local anesthetic, and counterirritant.
A cream can relieve itching of pruritis, dermatitis, and hives.
Tea can be consumed safely during pregnancy.
Tea can help reduce unwanted hair in women (anti-androgenic).
Can be used to aid digestion or prevent flatulence.
 

Somnastra

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I think this weekend I'm going to pretty up the herbs I've put on this week.
 
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Somnastra

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Updated Titles, Fears, and Short-term goals. This is not the end of this particular overhaul.
 

Somnastra

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Updated Home and Profession. And maybe something else, see if you can find it!
 

Lannis

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Happy birthday, Som! :D
 
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