Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Fuzzy Weed
The Herbs

(Artemisia dracunculus) G

Folk name: French Tarragon

Powers: Love, Hunting

Magical Uses: This plant, part of the family which includes mugwort and wormwood, was used by American Indians to attract love. For this purpose it was rubbed onto the clothing and body.

Fuzzy weed was also carried to bring good luck on the hunt, once an integral part of survival.