Mugwort 

I have harvested some mugwort just before winter arrives and dried them out. Saved some in jar for tea and used the rest to make some mugwort pillows.
In Asian herbal practices, mugwort is used to ease headaches and fever. My grandma used to put some fresh or dried mugwort into a hot footbath when I got cold and running nose. It really helps!
Mugwort has been used for smudging, protection since ancient time.It was also thought to protect people from evil spirits. People placed it under their pillows to induce vivid dreams and planted it around their houses and gardens to repel the insects.
Mugwort is also used as a flavouring in Asian dishes. In Japan and China, it’s used in desserts and in several types of rice cakes, you can also see them in pancakes, or teas.
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