| Herbs and Magick This a list of a few herbs I work with often. If you would like a more complete list of herbs used in magick I recomend Cunningham's Engcyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham which is what this information was taken from. These are herbs I work with, grow, and use most often both magickally and for mundane uses. |
| African Violet: (Saintpaulia ionantha) This is a feminie plant ruled by the planet Venus and the element of Water. It is said to have powers of protection and spirituality. In magick the plants are grown in the home to promote spirituality within. They are also slightly protective. Agaric: (Amanita muscaria) This mushroom is also called the Death Cap, Death Angel, Magic Mushroom, Redcap Mushroom, Sacred Mushroom, and Fly Fungus. This plant is masculine and ruled by Air and the planent Mercury. It is also ruled by the deity Dionysus and it has been thought that some (if not all) mystery religions of the classical times centered their secret rituals around the use of this mushroom. It has also been used and mentioned in the occult for many ages. It is most often commonly used for it's power of fertility and placed on the altar or in a bedroom to increase fertility. However, this mushroom is VERY poisonous and it's unwise to use it at all. I would reccomend that you DO NOT use this in your rituals at all. (For more information see my Mushroom page.) Aloe: (Aloe vera) This is also called Zabila, Saqal, Medicine Plant, and Burn Plant. It is feminine and ruled by the Moon. It's element is Water and has powers of Luck and Protection. As a houseplant it will gaurd against evil influences and prevents household accidents. Also, the jucie from this plant can help treat burns. Angelica: (Angelica archangelica) Also called Masterwort, Garden Angelica, and Archangel it is masculine. It is ruled by the Sun, Fire, and the goddess Venus. This plant has powers of healing, protection, exorcism, and can be used for visions. To ward off evil sprinkle the plant in the four corners of your house or around the primeter. It will also remove curses, hexes, and spells against you when added to your bath. It can be smoked to induce visions (but I am unsure of the safety of this practice!) Angelica should not be ingested by pregnante women and may cause sensativity to sunlight. Ash: (Fraxinus excelsior) This is also known as Asktroed, Jasen Beli, Nion, and Freixo. This is a masculine plant and ruled by the Sun and Fire. It is said to have powers of protection as well as those of health, prosperity, and is good for use in sea rituals. Deities associated with the ash include Gwydion, Thor, Woden, Neptune, Uranus, and Poseidon. In the ancient Teutonic religion the ash represented Ygdrasill (the world tree) and was sacred. In ritual uses it can be used to represent the power of water and it's said carrying ash wood can protect you from drowning at sea. Placed underneath the pillow, ash leaves will induce prophetic dreams. Sometimes you will find a healing wand made of ash wood. During electrical storms, be careful of the ash because it attracts lightening. Lemon Balm: (Melissa officinalis) This is also called Bee Balm, Sweet Balm, Sweet Melissa, and Oghoul. This is a feminine plant and ruled by Water and the Moon. It is reputed to have healing, success, and love. In Arabian magic, Lemon Balm is used for love magick. Healing magick is also commonly done with this. Blam of Gilead: (Commiphora opobalsamum, Abies balsamea, Populus balsamifera) Blam of Gilead is also known as Mecca Balsam, Balessan, Balsam Tree, Balsumodendron Gileadensis, and Bechan. This is a feminine plant ruled by the planet Venus and water. Balm of Gilead has powers of manifestation, protection, healing, and love. To mend a broken heart, carry the buds of the plant. When burnt it can be a material basis for spirits and has healing and protective energies. There are many plants known as Blam of Gilead so be sure you know what you're buying (or growing, or picking) before you use it! Belladonna: (Atropa belladonna) Belladonna is also known as Black Cherry, Devil's Cherries, Deadly Nightshade, Death's Herb, Fair Lady, Sorcerer's Berry, Witch's Berry, Dwaleberry, and Banewort. This is a feminine plant ruled by Saturn and the element Water. It is also associated with Bellona (Roman goddess of war), Circe, and Hecate. Priests of Bellona drank an infusion of belladonna before worshipping and invoking her according to ancient sources. Since ancient times belladonna has been used by the occult community for many purposes. It was used in many flying oniments and by Italian prostitues to dilate their eyes in the Renissance. Today however belladonna is rarely used because it is exteremly poisionous. Even today there are accidental deaths due to ingestion of deadly nightshade. I would reccomend you stay far away from this herb though there are many rituals for astral projection and to induce visions which call for it; my advice would be to find a safer alternative (of which there are many). Bleeding Heart: (Dicentra spectabilis or D. formosa) This plant is feminine and ruled by Water and Venus. The bleeding heart has powers of love and can be used to tell if your desired has feelings for you. To do this crush the flower: if the jucies run red they love you; if the jucies run white then they do not. Another way to use this plant is when grown it brings love however, when grown indoors it is said to have negative energies. To avoid this, plant a coin in the soil with the plant. The bleeding heart is not recommended for internal use! Broom: (Cytisus scoparius) Other names for this plant are Irish Broom, Green Broom, Scotch Broom, Irish Tops, Hog Weed, Brum, Bison, Banal, Basam, and Besom. This is a masculine plant ruled by Mars and Air. It has powers of protection, purification, divination and can be helpful in wind spells. Often broom is hung in the home to keep evil out and is used in protection and purification spells. An infusion of broom can exorcise poltergeists when sprinkled throughout your house. In the past, an infusion of broom was drunk to inscrease psychic awareness however, this plant is slightly poisionous and this is not a good idea; for the same desired effect it can be carried or worn. When thrown into the air while invoking the spirits of Air broom can be very helpful. To calm the winds, burry the ashes. Columbine: (Aquilegia canadensis) This herb is called Lion's Herb alternately and is fuled by Water and Venus. This a feminine herb with the powers of love and courage. To induce courage, rub your hand on the herb or carry it. Also, the seeds can be used as a love perfume. To make this they must be pulzerised and rubbed into the hands and body. Be care, the seed is poisonous. Cypress: (Cupressus sempervirens) The Cypress is called the Tree of Death and is feminine ruled by the Earth and Saturn. Along with that, the deities Aphrodite, Apollo, Artemis, Ashtoreth, Cupid, Hebe, Hekat, Jupiter, Mithras, Pluto, and Zoroaster are associated with the cypress tree. It has powers of healing, protection, comfort, and longevity. In Egypt, cypress wood was used to make coffins and the ancient Minoans worshipped the cypress as a divine symbol. Through the Minoans the cypress spread to Cyprus from Crete. At the death of a realative or friend the cypress eases the mind and can provide comfort. Also, when grown this tree carries an exteremly protective energy. Through a special process, it is possible to make a healing wand of cypress. Daisy: (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum or Bellis perenis-European Daisy) This flower is also called Bruisewort, Eyes, Field Daisy, Maudlinwort, Moon Daisy, and Llygady Dydd (Welsh for Eye of the Day). Thsi is a feminine herb ruled by Water and Venus with powers of Lust and love. It is associated with Thor, Freya, and Artemis. when worn, the daisy brings love. Also, another spell involving the daisy is sleeping witha daisy underneath your pillow is said to bring an absent lover to you. Another belife is that whoever picks the first daisy of the season will possess a spirit of conquetry beyond control. However, the daisy is poisonous so be careful when using it! Dandelion: (Taraxacum officinale) Dandelion plants may be known as White Endive, Wild Endive, Swine Snout, Puffball, Priest's Crown, Piss-a-Bed, Cankerwort, Blowball, and Lion's Tooth and is masculine. It is associated with the goddess Hecate, the planet Jupiter, and the element air. It has powers of divination, granting wishes, and calling spirits. A tea made of the dried and ground root will promote psychic powers. This same tea can call spirits if placed beside the bed. The leaves are generally safe but the root is known as a GI irritant and should not be used by those with blocked bile ducts or blocked intestines. Dragon's Blood: (Daemonorops draco, D. propinquos) Other names for this plant are Calamus Draco, Sanguis Draconis, Draconis Resina, Blume, Blood, and Dragon's Blood Palm. this is a masculine plant ruled by Mars and Fire. It has many powers but among those are love, protection, potency, and exorcism. To cure impotency place a stick of dragon's blood under the pillow or matress. The dried resin is also very protective when sprinkled around the house, carried, or burnt as incense. A little dragon's blood added to any other mixture will increase that herb's potency. Foxglove: (Digitalis purpurea) Also known as Deadmen's Bells, Digitalis, Dog's Finger, Fairy Finger, Fairy Petticoats, Fairy Thimbles, Fairy Weed, Floptop, Cow-Flop, Floppy-Dock, Fox Bells, Foxes Glofa, Folk's Bloves, Lion's Mouth, Lusmore, Lus na mbau side (Irish Gaelic), The Great Herb, Our Lady's Gloves, Witches' Thimbles, and Witches' Bells. This plant is feminine ruled by Water and Venus with powers of protection. Foxglove is also commonly used in faery magick. When grown in the garden it attract the fey to the home as well as protects it. This plant is a poison and isn't reccomended for internal use. Ginger: (Zingiber officinale) This is a masculine plant ruled by Fire and Mars with powers of money, success, love, and power. It's believed that eatting ginger before spells will lend you more power and it is often used in love spells. The dried ginger root should be avoided by pregnante women and shouldn't be used above normal food quanities. Grape: (Vitis vinifera) This is a feminine plant ruled by water, the moon, and the deities Hathor, Dionysus, and Bacchus. Grapes have powers of feritliy, mental powers, money, and garden magick. To ensure fertility grapes were painted on walls in ancient Rome and eatting rasins or grapes can increase fertility and strenghten mental powers. Grapes may also be placed on the alter to help in money spells. Hawthorn: (Crataegous oxacantha) This herb is also known as Hazels, Huath, Haw, Gaxels, Ladies' Meat, May, Mayblossom, May Bush, Mayflower, Quick, Thorn, Tree of Chastity, and Hagthorn. This is a masculine tree ruled by Mars and the element Fire. The deities Hymen, Cardea, and Flora are associted with it as well as the Wee Folk. It is often used in faery magick along with for happiness, chastity, and fertility. At one time, the Hawthorn was used to decorate May Poles and for many generation Witches have danced under and preformed rites under Hawthron trees. Often times this herb is incorporated into weddings (mostly those in the spring) to increase feritliy. However, the leaves are used to maintain or enforce celibacy or chastity. To do this the leaves are placed around the bedroom or underneath the mattress. When used in the home it attracts the Wee Folk as well as protects it. It is also a part of the Celtic triad of trees Oak, Ash, and Thorn. Drug interactions are possible with the hawthorn, this herb may interfere with digitalis medications. Heather: (Calluna spp; Erica spp. vulgarius) This is also called Ling, Heath, Scottish Heather, and Common Heather. It is ruled by Water, Venus, and is feminine. It is associated with the goddess Isis and used for rain-making, luck, and protectio as well as faery magick. When carried it can guard against violent crime and ecspecially rape as well as bring good luck. White heather is often used for this purpose however in England, white heather is seen as a sing of bad luck (this is due to it's association with the Scottish crown). When burned in cominbation with fern it brings rain and has been used for ages to attract ghosts. The scent of heather attracts faeries. Heliotrope: (Heliotropium europaeum) This is also called Tumsole, Hindicum, and Cherry Pie and is masucline. It is ruled by the god Apollo, the Sun, and Fire. It is used for invisibility, wealth, healing, exorcisms, and to bring prophetic dreams. To induce prophetic dreams place this under your pillow. It is also used in healing mixtures and mixtures for exorcism. Be careful when using Heliotrope because it is posionus. Black Hellebore: (Helleborus niger) This is also called Christmas Rose, Winter Rose, and Melampode. This is a feminine plant and ruled by water and saturn. To become invisiable scatter ground hellebore befores you as you move. It is aslo used in exorcism and astral travel rituals. However, it is very poisonous and probably not worth using. Hemlock: (Conium maculatum) Hemlock is known as Herb Bennet, Musquash Root, Poison Hemlock, Poison Parsley, Spotted Corbane, Spotted Hemlock, Water Parsley, Fool's Parsley, Kex, and Keckies. It is feminine, rulled by the goddess Hecate, Water, and Saturn. Histocially hemlock was used in magick to produce astral projection and in spells to destroy sexual drives. The juices of the hemlock were also rubbed onto swords and knives before their use. This is no longer used widely however because it is exteremly poisionus. I would recommend NOT using hemlock. Henbane: (Hyosycamus niger) This is called Cassilago, Cassilata, Deus Cabllinus, Hebenon, Henbells, Hogsbean, Isana, Symphonica, and Black Nightshade also. This femine and rulled by Saturn and water. Largely ignored in magick today because of it's poision it is still sometimes used as a love bringing herb. When it is burned outdoors it attracts rain; however, the fumes are poisionous so I would say this is a bad idea. High John the Conqueror: (Ipomoea Purga) This is a masucline plant ruled by Mars and Fire. It used for happiness, love, success, and money. It is acarried to attract wealth and success and to stop depression, bring love, and to protect from hexes and curses. This herb may also be used to break curses and hexes. This herb is also poisionous. Holly: (Ilex aquifolium) Alternate names for holly inclue Bat's Wings, Holy Tree, Christ's Thorn, Holm Chaste, Hulm, Hulver Vush, Tinne, Aquifolius. It is ruled by mars, fire, and is masucline. The powers attributed to it are luck, dream magick, portection, feritliy, and anti-lightening. This is a wonderful herb to used for protection gaurding against lightening, evil spirits, and poision. When carried by men, it will bring good luck. (Ivy carried by women has this affect.) If ingested holly may cause nausea and vomiting. Hops: (Humulus lupuls) Hops may also be called Beer Flower and Flores de Cerveza it is used for sleep and healing. It is masculine and ruled by air and mars. To bring on rest and sleep a pillow stuffed of dried hops should do the trick. As well as that it is common to use hops in healing sachets. Hops should not be taken interally for suffereing depression. Horehound: (Marribium vulgare) This herb also goes by the names Llwyd y cwn, Marruibum, Maruil, Soilder's Tea, Even of the Star, Bull's Blood, Haran, Hoarhound, White Horehound, Huran, and Seed of Horns. It is ruled by the air, mercury, and the god Horus. It is masculine and given the powers of mental powers, healing, exorcism, and protection. In ancient Egypt it was burnt as an offereing to Horus. It is used in protection sachets and guards against fascination and sorcery. To strenthgen mental powers and clear your mind drink a weak infusion of horehound. This is an herb that should be avoided by pregnente women. Hyssop: (Hyssopus officinalis) This is a masculine herb with the element fire and jupiter. It is used for protection and purification. This is one of the most popular herb used for protection added to baths and sachets. This should be avoided by pregnate women. Ivy: (Hedera helix) This is also called Gort and is feminine rulled by water, saturn, and the deities Osiris, Dionysus, and Bacchus. Ivy has powers of protection and healing. In traditional Bacchus worship, the thyrsus was often wound with ivy. Ivy can be carried by women for good luck in general and is often worn by brides for this reason. It guards where it is grown against evil and negatiivity. It is also used in love and fidelity spells. It is said that one should never plant ivy at their home, because this is bad lucky. You should be given the ivy as a gift. Lavender: (Lavendula officinale) This is also called Nard, Nardus, Spike, and Elf Leafe. It is masculine and rulled by air and mercury. As well as that, it is sacred to the fae. Some of the many things lavender is used for is longevity, purification, peace, happiness, protection, chasity, love, and sleep. The scent of lavender is said to attract men and is often used in love spells. If worn lavender also protects one from cruel treatment at the hands of a spouse or lover. The scent is also used to induce sleep and peace. There is also a belife that it can cure depression by being gazed upon. It is also carried to see ghosts, for protection against the evil eyes, and added to baths for purification. It was also believed that when combined with rosemary it protected a woman's chastity. Lily: (Lilium spp.) These are feminine plants usually ruled over by the moon and venus. Deities associated with lilies are Kwan Yin, the Virgin Mary, Venus, Nepthys, and Juno. They are commonly used in breaking love spells and protection. Lilies planted in the garden will keep ghosts and evil spirits away, protect against the evil eye, and keep away unwanted visitors. to break love spells a fresh lily should be carried or worn. This first white lily of the season will brings strenght to the person who finds it. Be careful when working with some lilies because some varites are poisionous. Lily of the Valley: (Convallaria majalis) This is also called Male Lily, May Lily, Jacob's Ladder, Ladder to Heave, Lily Constancy, Our Lady's Tears, and Convallaria. This flower is associaed with the dietiyes Aesculapius and Appollo. It is a masucline plant and ruled by mercury and air as well. It is used to promote happiness and strenghing mental powers. In France it is a symbol of motherhood and womanhood. On mother's day it is presented to mothers and aunts. This is also used to improve memory and the mind. Do not injest this plant, it is poisonous. Maidenhair: (Adiantum pedatim) This is also known as Venus Hiar, Rock Fern, and Madienhair Fern. This is a feminine plant ruled by both the goddess and planet Venus and Water. It is most often used for love and beauty. This herb should be avoided by pregnate women and never injested in high doeses. Please find several sources which agree on an apporoiate dose of this herb! Mandrake: (Atropa mandragora, Mandragora officianale) This is also called Herb of Circe, Alraun, Anthropomorphon, Baarus, Cirecium, Ciroea, Brain Thief, Galgenmannchen, Gallows, Ladykins, Mandragen, Mannikin, Mandragor, Raccoon Berry, Wild Lemon, Womandrake, Zuberwurzel (German: "Sorcer's Root), Hexencannchen (German: "Witches' Mannildn), and Semihomo. This is a masucline herb ruled by fire, mercury, and the goddess Hecate and god Hathor. It is repruted to have powres of protection, love, money, health, money, and feritliy. When placed on the mantle as a whole it provides the house with protection, prosperity, and feritliy. When carried it offers protection, attracts love, and prevents illness. It is also used in poppet magick however is very poionous and usually expensive. Masterworth: (Imperatoria ostruthium) Also known as Imperatoria and Hog Fennel it is ruled by Fire, Mars, and is masculine. It is used for courange, protection and strenght. If worn it granst physical strenght, aids the will and calms emotions as weel as works as an amulet against evil. To make spirits appear, spinkle this. Mistletoe: (Viscum album-European variety) This is called evil's Fuge, Donnerbesen, Golden Bough, Witches Broom, and Wood of the Cross. It is sacred to Freya, Frigga, Odin, Venus, and Apollo. This is a masculine plant ruled by the air, sun, and associated with protection, hunting, fertility, health, exorcism, and love. The Durids considered mistletoe sacred; especially that which was found growing on the oak. This is cut on Midsummer's Day or when the moon is six days old. It is traditionally used for protection against almost everything and carried by women as an aid in conception. American varities are highly poisionous and no variteis should be ingested. Pregenate women should be careful when working with this herb. Morning Glory: (Ipomea spp.) This is a masculine plant also called Bindweed and ruled by water, saturn, and used for peace and happiness. To stop nightmares place the seeds beneath your pillow. Blue morning glories bring peace and happiness when grown in the garden. Morning glory root is a good substitute for High John the Conqueror root also. This herb is also posionous. Mugwort: (Artemisia vulgaris) Also known as Old Man, Naughty Man, St. John's Plant, Huggons, Felon Herb, Artemisia, and Artemis Herb. This is ruled by goddesses Artemis and Diana as well as the planet venus and earth. It is feminine and use for protection, prophetic dreams, astral projection, healing, psychic powers and strenght. to gain strenght during long runs and walks place mugwort in your shoes. Mugwort in or under your pillow will cause prophetic dreams. It is als drunk and burned along with wormwood or sandalwood for scrying and divination. Mugwort is also used to wash crystal balls and the like. It also increases lust, protections against backache, poison, wild beasts, and sunstroke, and cures madness and disesases when worn or carried. When placed next to the bed it helps with astral projection. This herb should not be used by pregnate women. Myrtle: (Myrtus communis) this is a feminine plant ruled by Venus and water. It is associated with Aphrodites, Astarte, Artemis, Ashtoreth, Hathor, Marian, and Venus. It has powrs of love, youth, fertility, money, and peace. It is traditonally used in love spells. It is also worn to increase fertility and worn by brides to ensure they quickly become pregenate. When carried myrtle wood preserves youthfulness. The same result can be attained by drinking a cup of myrtle tea every three days. Myrtle also preserves love when carried and if grown on each side of a house peace and love will stay within. If planted in window-boxes by a woman it is lucky to grow. It is also used in money spells. If used interally, this herb may cause intestinal problems. Orris: (Iris germanica) Also called Queen Elizabeth Root and Florentine Iris it is feminine and ruled by water and Venus. It is associated with Hera, Iris, Isis, Osiris, and Aphrodite. It is used for divination, protection, and love. It has been used to find and hold onto love for ages. In Japan it is used to protect against evil spirits. Pennyroyal: (Mentha Pulegium) Folk names include Organ Tea, Organs, Organ Broth, Piliolerian, Pudding Gras, Run-By-the-Ground, Squaw Mint, Tickweed, Lurk-In-The-Ditch, European Pennyrotyal, and Mosquito Plant. The goddess Demeter is associated with this herb and it is a masculine plant. Pennyroyal is ruled by fire and mars and associated with peace, protection, and strenght. When placed in the shoe it strenthen s the body and prevents weariness during travel. It protects against the evil eyes when worn and helps in making business deals. The oil is poisonous and it has been reputed to be an abortant so I think i'ts a good idea for pregantate women to avoid this herb. Poppy: (Papaver spp.) Also called Blind eyes, Blind Bluff, Head Waak, and Headaches. Poppies are feminine ruled by water, the moon, and associated with Hypnos and Demeter. They are associated with fertility, love, sleep, luck, money, and invisibility. The seeds and flowers are used in mixtures to aid sleep. They may also be carried or eaten to attract money, luck, and promote fertility. The seens may also be added to food to induce love or used in love sachets. The opium poppy is not recommned for internal use. Primrose: (Primula vulgaris) These are also called English Cowslip, Password, and Butter Rose. This is a feminine plant and ruled by Freya, Earth, and the planet Venus. It is used for love and protection. Red and blue primroses give protection when grown in the garden and atrtract faeries. Woment carry them to attract love, but to some they represent wantoness. When sewin into children's clothing you will gain their respect and can be worn to cure madness. This plant may cause sever skin irriation. Purslane: (Portulaca oleracea) Also called Graden Pursland, Pigweed, and Golden Purslane this is feminine and ruled by water and the moon. It is assocated with luck, love, happiness, sleep, and protection. It is protection against nightmares when lain on the bed and protects against evil when carried or worn. This herb should be avoided by pregnate women and those with kidney stones. Scullcap: (Scutellatia lateriflora) Also called Helmet Flower, Hoodwort, Madwee, Quaker Bonnet, and Greater Scullcap. this is a femine plante ruled by saturn and water. It assocaited with fidelity, love, and peace. A woman who wears this herb protects her husband against the charms of other women. It is also commonly used in spells of peace and relaxation. Strawberry: (Fragaria vesca) The strawberry plant is feminine and rules by venus, water, and the goddess Freya. They are served as love food and the leaves may be carried for good lucky. A small pakcet of leaves carried by pregnant women ease pregnancy pains. Thistle: (Carduus spp.) Also called Thrissles and Lady's Thistle this is a masculine plant and ruled by fire and mars. This plant is sacred to Minerva and Thor and assoicated with hex-breaking, healing, exorcisms, strenght, and protection. to strengthen the spirits and renew the vitality of all who live there place a bowl of thistles in a room. Older thistles should not be used interally. Trillium: (Trillium spp.erectum) This is also called Indian Root, True Love, and Beth Root or Beth. This is a feminie herb ruled by venus and water. It is used for love, luck, and money. To root of this plant is rubbed on the body to attract love. To attract luck and money carry the trillium. This trillium should be avoided by pregnate women. Tulip: (Tulipa spp.) It is feminne and commonly used for protection, prosperity, and love. It is ruled by earth and venus. When it is worn it protects against bad luck and against poverty. During love spells they may be placed upon the alter. Valerian: (Valeriana officinalis) Bloody Butcher, Cat's Valerian, English Valerian, Garden Heliotrope, Red Valerian, St. Geroge's Herb, Set Well, Vandal Root, and Amantilla are all alternative names for valerian.Valerian is a feminine herb ruled by water and venus assocaited with powers of porteiction, purification, sleep, and love. It is hung in the home (under windowns in Greek tradition) to protect from lightening and evils. It is also used by women to attract men. When powdered valerian root is sometimes called "graveyard dust." If you have taken vervain interally you should not drive or operate heavy machinery. Vervain: (Verbena officinalis) Enchanter's Plant, Brittanica, Herba Sacra, Herb of Enchantment, Herb of Grace, Herb of the Cross, Holy Herb, Juno's Tears, Pigeon's Grass, Verbena, Vervan, and Simplers' Joy. This feminine plant is ruled by earth and venus and associaed with Mars, Venus, Ardia, Isis, Jupiter, Juno, Kerridwen, an Thor. It is used for sleep, healing, peace, youth, money, love, purification, protection, and chastity. In acnient Rome vervain was used tocleanse the alters of Jupiter. The daugheters of Druids who were initiated were crowned with vervain. Traditionally it is gathered at Midsummer and is a common ingredient in love spells. Also often used for protection. This herb should not be used by pregnate women. Wolf's Bane: (Aconitum napellus, Arnica latifolia, Arnica montana) Also called Monkshood, Thor's Hat, Wolf's Hat, Storm Hat, Dumbledore's Delight, Aconite, Cupid's Car, and Lepoard's Bane this herb is feminine and ruled by saturn and water. It is sacred to the goddess Hecate also and has powers of protection and invisibitliy. It is added to sachets for protection often. It is very good to ward off vampires and werewolves. It is also said that werewolves used this herb to cure themeslves. to not eat or rub any part of this plant your skin it is virulently poisonous. Wormwood: (Aremisia absinthium) this is also calle Crown for a King, Madderwort, Wormot, Absinthe, and Old Woman. It is a masculine herb ruled by fire, mars, and the goddesses Artemis, Diana, and Iris. It is said that this herb possesses the powers of love, protection, calling spirits, and psychic powers. Wormwood is burned in incenses to help in developing psychic powers. It can also be worn to increase psychic powers. also, When wormwood is carried or worn it also protects against bewitchment and the bite of sea snakes. It is said to contradict the poisions of toadstools and hemlock however this is not something I would want to test. If you feel your car needs protecting, wormwood hung from a rear-view mirror should do the trick! Occassionally it is used in love infusions. This is mostly due to it's prescense in the infamous drink absinthe which was high-addictive and very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It may also be burned to summon spirits. Usually when used for this purpose the herb is mixed with sandalwood. According to many old grimoires when one burns wormwood in cemetaries the dead will rise and speak. Wormwood is poisonous and should be avoided by those who are pregnate or nursing. Also, if used internally be careful not to abuse it and do not use for long peroids of time. For internal use, do not exceed half a gram of the dried herb in a tea two to three times a day. |