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Thou shalt have no other gods before me; Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, nor any likeness of anything that is in the heavens above, nor the earth beneath, nor the sea, nor under the sea. Thou shalt not bow down thyselves to them, nor serve them. For I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, unto the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, and shewing mercy unto thousands of them who love me and keep my commandments.
Although not too many people today have heard of Mugwort, it's still a very well known oneirogen and herbal medicine to many cultures. Since the ancient times of the Romans, the Greeks, and even the Chinese, Artemisia vulgaris has found its place in alternative medicine. I do believe it is named after a Greek Goddess though, so.. and its cousin Wormwood is in reference to a fallen star in the book of Revelation.. This makes me steer away from this plant and Mugwort. I'm the extra careful type tho these days. It has been believed to have a wide range of medicinal applications as well as a few mildly psychoactive ones to date. Again, it is closely related to Wormwood, which was used in Absinthe brews.
Relation To Absinthe
I believe that the Absinthe drink is not psychoactive due to one specific ingredient, rather it's the selection of complimentary ingredients that work synergistically to create the psychoactive effects. The quality and potency of each additive makes or breaks the brew. Since it's related to Wormwood ( both belonging to the same family ) it also possesses many of the naturally created pharmacological compounds of wormwood (like thujone). Thus, these two when used in psychoactive brews, potions, concoctions, infusions, or whatever they may be called, share almost identical properties.
This is a lot like the Ayahuasca Brew used by the Amazon. The Ayahuasca vine is used in combination with others to make the sacred brew active. This understanding of the Absinthe potion is not typically displayed by individuals in the western world today. I believe it was actually once illegal in the USA! I wonder why that is? Makes you wonder what this Thujone constituent is really all about doesn't it? I would be fascinated to one day try some pure thujone..
Since both strains (Artemisia absinthium and Artemisia vulgaris) have been used in various Absinthe recipes, it suggest an underlying connection with the two. Throughot history, they both have reputation of being an oneirogen ( inducing dream activity ). Absinthe has been used by some of the most creative minds in the world. This is further evidence that it does indeed has some mysterious yet potent effects on consciousness. Celebrated absinthe drinkers include the painters Lautrec, Gauguin, Manet, Van Gogh and Picasso, along with the writers Rimbaud, Verlaine, Oscar Wilde, Edgar Allen Poe and Jack London. I believe that its psychoactivity may be noticed while under the spell of sleep and in the dream state.
Medicinal Properties: Anthelminthic, general unease and illness, moxibustion, poutices, compresses.
Today science doubts "folk-lore" so much, that they won't even try to prove it. Instead, they attempt to disprove it, and then make faulty conclusions based on their lack of research and vision. Is science meant to discover all of the answers though? God did not put this in the book of Genesis because he knew we could not handle the responsibility of this knowledge. Scientist don't want to admit it, but their own research indicates intelligent design. Science IS the evidence of intelligent design. Evolution doesn't disprove it either, as it can be viewed as a process that was designed by God.
On a final note I'd like to add that this herb should not be used everyday. Always remember the Arndt–Schulz rule which states that for every substance, small doses stimulate, moderate doses inhibit, large doses produce negative effects. Basically, any poison in a dilute enough dosage has medicinal effects, while any medicine in large enough dosages can have negative effects. A prime example of this is antibiotics. They work by administering a small enough amount of a substance that is potentially deadly. This induces an intense immune response by the body. Personally, I disagree with this. There are more than enough plants which have had no toxcitity found in any level. This means there's no point in turning to something potentially dangerous. Please also note what the bible says about the medicine in general: Jeremiah 46:11 - “Go up into Gilead, and take balm, O virgin, the daughter of Egypt: in vain shalt thou use many medicines; for thou shalt not be cured.”
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Psalm 147:14-20 KJV 14 He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat. 15 He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly. 16 He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. 17 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold? 18 He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow. 19 He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. 20 He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the Lord.
