Gathering your flowers, herbs and plants: the magickal hours to gather are, three, six, nine and twelve. Make sure your plants are healthy and free from pesticides. Gather your flowers and herbs in a basket or something else handy and open. If you place your plants in a plastic bag for instance, they will become hot and dilute their healing properties. Also if you dry plants that have been placed in a bag they will turn black. If a plant other than a weed suddenly grows in your garden, take note of it. Things happen for a reason and it may be that you or someone you know is in need of the healing qualities of the plant. It could just be that your garden is in need of healing as well. Also, jade is good for gardening as is anything green. I sometimes note feathers that have been dropped near a plant and I feel inclined for some reason to pick up the feather and place it in the dirt in front of the plant. I don`t know why. Healing Teas and Salves- Flowers and herbs should never be consumed before knowing if they are edible! Some plants are poisonous. Tisanes (herbal teas) - two teaspoonful of fresh herb per cup of water which includes flowers and leaves, roots, bark,seed, infuse for twenty minutes. Strain and store. Fresh herbs are always the best . If making a rose tea or rose hip tea, use two cups of fresh rose parts. The longer the flower is steeped , the stronger the tea will be. Take the herbal teas, 1/4 of a cup four times a day. Some herbals Cabot be consumed as much. I know that mint an be heavy on the kidneys and therefore I won`t consume it more than once a day. Children take 1/8 of a cup and infants can receive the herbs through mother`s milk. Salves - simmer fresh herbs in olive oil. In another pot melt 4 tablespoons of beeswax per cup of oil. Simmer herbs in oil for 20 minutes. When the oil and the wax are the same temperature, then pour together and store in jars. To prevent mold use tincture of benzoin, about 1 ounce per quart. St John`s Wort Oil healing properties: knights on crusades took this with them to treat their wounds. It fights bacteria and infection. magickal properties: used for banishing and exorcism. Fill a jar with St. John`s flowers and add olive oil. Leave in the sun until it turns blood red. This oil you leave in the sun because it is a sun flower or herb. When the color is intense, strain and store and use as needed. Rose Oil healing properties: for inflammations magickal properties: associated with friendship,love, deep feeling. 2 ounces of dried rose petals to 1 pint of olive or safflower oil. Place this mixture in a warm place. Let it sit for 2-3 days. Strain and bottle the oil. A small list of common healing flowers Tulip- Known as the 'turban flower by the Persians (Iranians). Recognized for love, harmony and beauty. Lavender- The herb dedicated to Hecate, the goddess of witches and sorcerers. (My favorite herb. I used to gather a bunch, tie them and hang them upside down in places all over the house. Lavender has soothing and restorative properties ( I use lavender aromatherapy when I have headaches or feel under stress). Lavender is also used for protection and purification. I use lavender incense when performing spells to release or rid for meditation. Healing: use to rid coughs, headaches caused from stress and nerves, a gentle antidepressant, soothes nerves and stress. Also if used as a mouthwash it will improve gums and cure halitosis. Lily- recognized for purity and fiat lux. This flower is associated with the number six, being a 6 pointed star. This flower is recognized for aiding suffering souls, those that suffered at the hands of humanity. Lily Of The Valley- An old fashioned name for this flower is Liriconfancy. It is associated with death and the soul. Healing: reduces high blood pressure. It is used to treat heart failure, congestive of the heart and breathing problems. Nasturtium- This flower has properties of the sun. Healing: the oil is used as an antibiotic nonmalignant moulds and bacteria. The leaves are eaten ( a couple ) to disinfect the mouth and throat. It is said that this flower can improve sight. If can cure emphysema if it is used in conjunction with butterbar. Meadowsweet- Loved by Queen Elizabeth I. She always kept meadowsweet on her floors. Healing: soothes an upset stomach, for diarrhea. Reduces fever, high blood pressure and disorders of the blood. Cowslip- healing: soothes nervous exhaustion, helps with sleeplessness. It is used in some night creams because it has properties to reduce wrinkles. Oxlip- a cousin of the cowslip is a soporific plant. It gives visions. Passion Flower- It remains open for three days and it is associated with the number five. Healing: treats chronic insomnia, neuralgia, shingles, asthma. It is given to patients with Parkinson`s disease and people suffering from seizures and hysteria because it is an antispasmodic. Pansy - healing - has anti-convulsive and sedative properties. Given as a sedative for insomnia and for treatment of vomiting. Spells - used for love potions though I have never made one myself. Poppy - my third favorite besides the rose and the lavender. Poppy is the flower of sleep and forgetfulness. It is now a token of remembrance and is the official flower for remembrance Day. Healing - the seeds of the poppy are narcotic and opium is made from it. A tisane is made to cure inflamed chests and throats and asthma and in general respiratory disorders. Rose - It is said that the rose is formed from a calyx of five sepals. Five as we know is the number of humanity and the shape of the pentagram and if we were to stand with our arms raised out from our body and our legs far apart we would also form a five pointed figure. It is said that the rose is a living sigil for humanity and a living being. The rose throughout history has been depicted as a magickal symbol for royalty, the Madonna figure, associations with "good" occult phenomenon, anything associated with religion and mysticism. Healing: the rose is a panacea and can treat stomach disorders, kidney and bladder disease, gallbladder, exhaustion,, skin problems and more. It is said that if you cannot find an herb to treat your disorder then try the rose. Spells - use rose petals to decorate your alter when performing a love or friendship spell Some rose species with higher concentrations of healing properties : Dog Rose, French Rose, Provence Rose,Cherokee Rose, China Rose, Japanese Rose, Damask Rose, Eglantine Rose Rose Hip -Has the most medicinal value of the Rose. Rose hips are very high in Vitamin C. Rose hips also contain A, B, E, and K, organic acids and pectin. Snowdrop- The fairy maid of February. Healing: an ointment is made from this flower in a caster base to treat frostbite and rough skin. Rosemary- healing: heals digestive problems and menstrual cramps. It is also used in some lotions and creams for its anti wrinkle properties. It is good for the skin, hair and scalp. Primrose - healing - insomnia, stress, eases the pain of rheumatism and arthritis Marigold - I always have marigold in my garden and use them in salads healing - a cleansing plant. Tea made from marigolds are used to treat cancer. Heals ulcers of the stomach and open sores on the skin. Heather - spell - Used for solitary healing work. Heather, along with Misletoe, create a powerful healing medicine in both spiritual and physical aspects. It is even being used today in some forms of alternative medicines as a treatment for cancer. Violet - healing - has dissolving properties. It is good for eliminating gall and bladder stones. Dr.Edward Bach healing principle: Illness is caused by internal and emotional unbalances. Flowers help to correct emotions and when the unbalance is changed the physical disease disappears. There are 38 listed flowers and their remedies. In the books below you can find more information and get a detailed description of each flower and it`s corresponding personality attributes. Suggested books to read: The Bach Flower Remedies, Edward Bach Bach Flower Remedies For Children: A Parents' Guide, Barbara Mazzarella Bach Flower Remedies For Men, Stefan Ball Bach Flower Remedies For Women, Judy Howard An Astrological Study Of The Bach Flower Remedies, Peter Damian The Healing Herbs Of Edward Bach: An Illustrated Guide to the Flower Remedies, Julian Barnard, Martine Barnard Dictionary of the Bach Flower Remedies, Thomas Waring Whyne Jones |
BLUEBELLS - Fairies are beckoned to their midnight dances just by ringing these little bells. Represents kindness and most potent of all faery flowers.They are also called "warning bells" because to travel into bluebell glade is to find yourself in a place of concencrated faery magick and enchantment. BUTTERCUP - The buttercup and it's faery bring most healing energies. Give your self-esteem a boost. CARNATION - One of my favorites! Healing body energies, an aura makeover. CHICORY - Chicory can bring good luck or make you invisible if you carry it with you. It is said to be able to open any lock. CLOVER - The clover faeries will help find love. CROCUS - Have the power to inspire love but may drain your strength if while collecting them. DAISY - Dryad flower. Helps to boost creativity. The Daisy is a favorite flower of the wood nymphs. Relax among these flowers and to help contact them. FORGET-ME-NOT - A symbol of love and devotion. If you place these flowers on the side of a mountain where fairy treasure is hidden, secret cavern walls will open up for you. FOXGLOVE - The foxglove flowers are worn by fairies as gloves and hats and the little flecks found on the flowers are surely fairy fingerprints. Poor luck will follow those who pick these flowers and bring them in their home. GARDENIA - These faeries are child protective and will help to increase your telepathic abilities with all the nature spirits. As well as, to help bring peace within yourself. HAREBELLS - Inspire honesty and these days I could think of a number of ways these flowers could be used The person wearing them can't lie. HEATHER - The fae of this flower are attracted to shy humans. Fairies that live among the heather undisturbed are said to feast on the heather stalks. A flower of peace and solitude. JASMINE - These faeries will help to bring on peaceful dreams and clarity of the mind. LILY - These fae help in nuture purity and humility. MARIGOLD - If made into a jam and eaten in the morning it you should be seeing fairies soon. PANSY - These flowers are used by the fairies for love potions. PERIWINKLE - Has the ability to inspire love. Rekindle love by eating periwinkle leaves. PRIMROSE - Has the power to reveal the invisible. If you eat them you should see fairies. The pathway to the faery realm can be opened by touching a faery rock with the right number of primroses. BEWARE! if the number is wrong you may open the door to where you don't want to be. ROSE - As we are all aware... These faeries will bring love, love, love. SNAPDRAGON - These fae bring protection for all from deceit and curses! Hold these flowers secretly in your hand and others will see you as gracious and fascinating. THYME - Ever want to bring the fae into your home? Hang sprigs of Thyme in a window. VIOLET - The violet is sacred to all fairies. Gathering violets in the spring will bring good luck and a wish come true courtesy of the faery realm. WHITE LOTUS - Some believe that the white lotus flowers are nymphs in disguise. A woman can carry this flower to counter the effect of unwanted love spells. |
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