Gråbo for magical dreams

Right now, you can pick mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). It's easy to recognize, isn't it? I love mugwort's distinctive scent and its silvery-green color. Tall and stately, it stands there.
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Mugwort has many uses as a herb, but here we're going to focus on its magical aspects. Mugwort is known to induce vivid dreams and lucid dreaming. Dreams to fly with, as our teacher Rosemary Gladstar puts it.⁠
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There are different ways to use mugwort. You can make an infusion (boil a cup of water and pour it over 1-2 tsp of mugwort, let it steep for 15 minutes) or you can smoke mugwort.
Note! Mugwort is very strong! Minimal doses are recommended. Please note that if you are allergic, mugwort is not for you. In this post about ceremonially smoking herbs, you'll find tips on which herbs you can combine. 
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If you are more sensitive, it's better to take it easy. You can do a steam bath and inhale small amounts of mugwort. To make a steam bath, boil water in a saucepan, add a sprig of mugwort, and let it steep with the lid on. I usually carelessly inhale the warm vapors directly from the pot on the stove. If you place a towel over your head, the effect will be stronger. But be careful not to tip the hot water over yourself. 

Photo: Nordic Museum archive. Mugwort as protection in older times

Or you can make a dream pillow. Here, our teacher Rosemary Gladstar describes how she uses mugwort in her dream pillows. I've done it the simplest way possible and used a sprig of mugwort under my pillow. ⁠I am very sensitive and even feel this small gesture. 
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Take mugwort before bedtime. Make sure you have time to process your experiences. Keep a notebook by your bed. Make sure not to rush off in the morning. ⁠
And please tell us about your experiences! ⁠

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