ARTEMISIA VULGARIS “Mugwort’

An ancient magical plant used to repel demons. Used to flavour drinks especially beer, name derived from Old Saxon muggia wort meaning ‘midge plant’ after it’s ability to repel insects. Leaves may be used in tobacco. Romans placed it in their sandals believing it...

ALCHEMILLA VULGARIS ‘Lady’s Mantle’

Alchemists believed the morning dew collected from the funnel shaped leaves had ‘magical’ properties. (‘Alchemilla’ means ‘little magical one’) The name ‘Lady’s Mantle’ is derived from the plants astringent properties & it’s 16th century use as a means of...