GALANGAL: Alpina officinalis.
Masculine, Mars, Fire.
AKA: Low John the Conqueror (Alpina galanga).
Origin: China. Other species in Malaysia and India.
Part Used: Root, essential oil.
Uses: Consecration, exorcism, healing, hex-breaking, invincibility, law, love, luck, lust, prosperity, protection, psychic.
Other: To increase power of spells.
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GERANIUM: Pelargonium genus.
Feminine, Venus/Mars, Water/Fire.
Origin: Over 700 varieties native to S. Africa.
Part Used: Leaves, flower, essential oil.
Uses: White - fertility, health. Pink - love. Red - protection. Rose - annointing, to stop gossip, happiness, hex-breaking, protection, purification. All colors - Animals, confidence, consecration, courage, exorcism, lust.
Other: Reduces yin/yang extremes (balancing).
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GINGER: Zingiber officinale.
Masculine, Mars, Fire.
Origin: Native of Asia. Brought to America by the Spaniards. A species of wild Ginger (Asarum canadense) is native to N. America. Introduced into W. Africa, India, Jamaica and Australia about the 16th century. Brought to Europe long before the days of the Roman Empire.
Part Used: Root, essential oil.
Uses: Courage, love, lust, power, prosperity, psychic, to halt storms, success.
Other: Offer whole root to the elemental spirits.
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GROUND IVY: Nepeta glechoma.
Feminine, Saturn, Water/Earth.
AKA: Gill-over-the-Ground.
Uses: Animals, anti-theft, clairvoyance, divination, fidelity, honesty, renewal, protection, weddings.
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GARLIC:
Extremely protective. Used to absorb disease. Rub fresh peeled cloves on afflicted area and throw them into running water. Worn, garlic guards against snowstorms (mountaineers wear it.) Rubbed on pots and pans before cooking it removes negative energy. Carry the bulb with you on trips. Hang in home to protect. Used in exorcisms. Mars/Fire.
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GARDENIA:
Moon/Water. Wear flower to attract love.
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GENTIAN:
Love, Power.
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GINSENG:
Love, Wishes, Healing, Beauty, Protection, Lust.
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GOAT"S RUE:
Healing, Health.
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GOLDENROD:
Money, Divination
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GOLDEN SEAL:
Healing, Money.
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GOTU KOLA:
Meditation.
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GOURD:
Protection
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GRAIN:
Protection
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GRAINS OF PARADISE:
Lust, Luck, Love, Money and Wishes.
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GRAPE:
Fertility, Garden Magic, Mental Powers and Money Matters.
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GRASS:
Psychic Powers and Protection.
