The garden is slowing down and it is the perfect time to
trim back the herbs in the herb garden. It also provides me with the perfect opportunity
to dry some. I started with the wormwood and after shaping the plant for the
new season, I tied the cuttings into bunches to dry.
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| Dried Wormwood |
With a fresh batch of dried wormwood, it was time to refresh
the wormwood sachets that I have put down in the wardrobes and in the bookcases
to keep moths from destroying clothes and books.
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| Fresh Wormwood |
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| Dried Wormwood |
I read that among the magical uses of wormwood, is one of
relieving anger. It allows the vexed to vent in a more peaceful way. I can attest.
I used to be so angry when I discovered my rare books had been eaten by fish-moths.
I dried wormwood, venting my anger while stuffing the dried wormwood into
organza bags; this, in order to keep the fish-moths at bay. Since then, I am a
lot more peaceful; in the knowledge that my books are safe.
Wormwood is also used as a digestive bitter. I am investigating how to make my own bitters from the plants and fruit in the garden. For now I will use the wormwood as a moth deterrent and enjoy the herbal aroma they introduce to the library.
I love the many and varied uses of herbs. Thanks for the the interesting post.
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