👉 Wartwort, in Germanic folklore, is a type of animal that is associated with witchcraft and evil. It has been used as a metaphor for negative traits or behaviors that are considered to be unclean or harmful. In some cultures, it is believed that warts can be caused by the presence of a wartwort within the body, which could lead to health problems or even death if left untreated. The term "wartwort" was also commonly used in the 19th century