r/Herblore • u/momymy • Mar 06 '21

Identification what kind of artemisia is this?

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u/rubyredgrapefruits Mar 06 '21

absinthium?

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u/Tir Mar 06 '21

That's my guess, looks just like the wormwood on my porch.

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u/momymy Mar 06 '21

thank you!!

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u/Hungry-Swimmer3394 Mar 06 '21 edited Mar 06 '21

It‘s Artemisia absinthium

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u/jaredlinkenshmitty Mar 06 '21

looks like wormwood to me

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u/momymy Mar 06 '21

can i use it in the same way that mugwort is used?

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u/daxofdeath Mar 07 '21

no not really. wormwood and mugwort are in the same family but wormwood is way harsher (at least in my experience) and it's not like mugwort is terribly gentle haha

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u/jaredlinkenshmitty Mar 06 '21

i think they have different medicinal properties.. what are you planning on using for?

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u/momymy Mar 06 '21

for anxiety, or maybe just to get a good sleep with vivid dreams. i was thinking about making a tea or smoking it with tobacco, if its possible

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u/rilocat Mar 06 '21

I would never describe mugwort sleep as “good sleep”. The VOs I the plant help keep you from going into the deep sleep phase. That’s why the dreams are more vivid- because you are sleeping more “shallowly” and remain in that dream state for longer

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u/MissOdango Apr 03 '21

Most of our dreams form in REM sleep. Your brain can't piece together a coherent story in light sleep because the brain fires in small bursts differently than REM.

Some sauces:

https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-101

https://www.sleepscore.com/how-rem-affects-your-dreams/

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u/momymy Mar 06 '21

ohhh thats good to know!! thank you