Southernwood is also known as old man and lad's love. It is called lad's love because it was once thought to be an aphrodisiac.
It is a very strong-smelling herb and was once used as an insect repellent. Because the smell was so strong it was carried by some people to disguise nastier smells.
The herb was used in cases of menstrual irregularities, especially to encourage the menstrual flow. It was used as a general antiseptic.
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