wormwood
absinthe
Wormwood is a plant and an herb. Absinthe is made from wormwood.
botanical information:
Botanical name: Artemisia absinthium
Common name: absinthe, wormwood
Threatened species: Greater wormwood oil is made from Artemisia gracilis, is a rare European alpine plant that is a threatened species. The oil ws used as a flavoring for alcoholic beverages and to create the alpine liquer Genipy.
astrological correspondences:
Astrological planet: Mars 
magickal correspondences and uses:
Magickal uses: absinthe: love, passion
Mars spells: Wormwood (as an herb) may be used in as an ingredient or substitute for magick spells and formulas related to Mars matters (aggression, courage, defensive magick, exorcism, healing after surgery, hex-breaking, lust, physical strength, politics, protection, sexual energy, sexual potency, and strength). Be careful about substitutions for preparations that will be ingested or come in contact with the skin. These substitutions do not apply to medical uses. See the article on Mars for a list of herbal substitutes for wormwood.
Some herbs may be poisonious under some conditions. Exercise appropriate care.
Wild gathering: Avoid wild gathering. Some plants are endangered species. Some plants can be toxic just by touch. Even experts can make deadly misidentifications of wild plants. Please grow your own herbs in your own goddess garden (or window boxes).
See also: herbs.
