Carolina Dean

Introduction to Herbs

Common Ways in Which Herbs are Used

How to Harvest, Dry, & Store Herbs 

Herbal Correspondences

Tools of the Herbalist

Herbal Formulary

Magickal Oils and How to Use Them

Safe Practices: Essential Oils

 Recipes: Magickal Oils  

Herbs

Herbs have been a staple in the magickal and healing practices of witches since antiquity. Even today many pharmacological advances have been made from careful study of how witches used herbs, including the discovery of aspirin and digitalis. Herbal lore has been passed down through the generations, with each generation adding their knowledge to what they have learned from the generation before. This process is thought to have begun in pre-historic times, when many of the principles behind the witch’s beliefs were being formed.

Many have wondered how the witches first learned their knowledge of herbs. One theory suggests that these witches were highly psychic and were taught the use of herbs by certain spirits or deities. Some say that the witches furthered their knowledge of herbs through psychometry. Psychometry, or psychic touch, is an ability to obtain intimate knowledge of a person, or thing simply by touching the item, holding the person’s hand, or something that belonged to that person.

Another theory in practice today, the Doctrine of Signatures, states that God marked everything he created with a sign or signature. The doctrine of signatures refers to two individual though related concepts in (Christian) European metaphysics, whose origins lay in the ancient reading of auspices and other omens of the god’s will in antiquity, and which similarly bears upon the meaningfulness of resemblances. The major usage is a doctrine that the Creator had so set his mark upon creation that by careful observation one could find all right doctrine represented and even learned the uses of a plant from some aspect of its form or place of growing.

For the late medieval viewer, the natural world was vibrant with the numinous images of the deity: “as above, so below,” an expression of the relationship between macrocosm and microcosm, the principle is rendered sicut in terra. Michael Foucalt expressed the wider usage of the doctrine of signatures, which rendered allegory more real and more cogent than it appears to a modern eye:

“Up to the end of the sixteenth century, resemblance played a constructive role in the knowledge of Western culture. It was resemblance that largely guided exegesis and the interpretation of texts; it was resemblance that organized the play of symbols, made possible knowledge of things visible and invisible, and controlled the art of representing them.” (The Order of Things, p. 17)

The doctrine of signatures was given renewed thrust in the writings of the Swiss physician Paracelsus von Hohenheim (1493-1541) and continued to be embraced until the 17^th century. It held that plants bearing parts that resembled human body parts, animals, or other objects, had useful relevancy to those parts, animals, or objects. It could also refer to the environment or specific sites in which plants grew. Many of the plants that were so regarded today still carry the word root “wort”, an Anglo-Saxon word meaning herb, as part of their modern name.

The radical visionary Jakob Bohme (1575-1624), a master shoemaker of Gorlitz, had a profound mystical vision as a young man, in which he saw the relationship between God and man signed in all things. Inspired, he wrote Signatura Rerum (1621), soon published as the Signature of All Things and the spiritual doctrine was applied even to the medicinal uses that plants forms advertised.

The 17^th century botanist and herbalist William Coles (1626-1662), author of The Art of Simpling and Adam in Eden, found that walnuts were good for curing head ailments because ‘they have the perfect signatures for the head,” and as for Hypericum “the little holes whereof the leaves of Saint Johns wort are full, does resemble all the pores of the skin and therefore it is profitable for all hurts and wounds that can happen thereunto.” Nicholas Culpepper’s often reprinted herbal takes the doctrine of signatures as common knowledge and its influence can be detected still in modern herbal lore.

The doctrine of signatures was expounded in mainstream medical texts into the 19^th century and has remained a working principle of homeopathic medicine. Among practitioners of the occult, the doctrine of signatures has a more specific meaning, in which the arrangement of magickal signatures is thought to have certain powers.

• Burning- Herbs are burned on charcoal, with incense or coated on anointed candles to release their energies.

• Carrying- Herbs can be carried in packets or added to mojo bags as charms.

• Potions- Potions, the most versatile form in which herbs are used, come in many types.

• Powdering- Powdered herbs can be sprinkled on carpets, under rugs, on shelves, or added to the bath or wash water.

Air drying herbs is not only the easiest and least expensive way to dry fresh herbs, but this slow drying process also doesn't deplete the herbs of their oils. This process works best with herbs that don't have high moisture content, like Bay, Dill, Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary, Summer Savory and Thyme. Moisture dense herbs, like Basil, Chives, Mint, Tarragon preserve better in a dehydrator, or try freezing them. Use a microwave or oven to dry herbs only as a last resort. These actually cook the herbs to a degree, diminishing the oil content and flavor.

Harvesting

Harvest before flowering. If you've been harvesting all season, your plants probably haven't had a chance to flower. But non-hardy herbs will start to decline as the weather cools, so late summer is a good time to begin drying your herbs. Cut in mid-morning. Let the morning dew dry from the leaves, but pick before the plants are wilting in the afternoon sun.

How to Dry Herbs

Storing Dried Herbs

1. Aconite- (Aconitum Napellus) In the Middle Ages, Witches used this herb in a flying ointment. There is much history behind this herb. The poison is said to have come from the three-headed dog that guards the entrance to Hades. This herb should only be used by experts due to its high toxicity level. If its juices come into contact with an open wound it will cause pain in the limbs and a sense of suffocation. It can be used to treat pneumonia, feverish colds, croup, heart conditions, rheumatism and deep pains.

Folk Names: Wolf’s Bane, Monkshood, Cupid's Car, Dumbledore's Delight, Leopard's Bane, Storm Hat, Thor's Hat, Wolf's Hat.

Magical Uses – This herb is used to invoke Hecate, in rituals of the dead, and the consecration of magickal blades.

2. Agrimony- (Agrimonia Eupatoria) The part that should be used in the herb. Agrimony strengthens the liver. It contains vitamins B3, K, Iron, and Niacin. When used in treating wounds, a rash may occur if the area is exposed to direct sunlight.

Folk Names: Church Steeples, Cocklebur, Garclive, Philanthropos, Sticklewort, Stickwort

Magickal Uses: Use in all protection sachets and spells, also to banish negative energies and sprits. It protects against goblins, evil, and poisons. Agrimony has also long been used to reverse spells sent against the magician; i.e. it not only breaks hexes, but it also sends them back to the sender. Agrimony placed under the head will make one sleep as if dead, according to ancient lore, but don’t use this for insomnia: the sleeper won’t awaken until the herb is removed. At one time agrimony was used to detect the presence of witches. It also draws business by making merchandise attractive to customers. It is of great value in banishing bad neighbors, and is said to instill peaceful sleep. Agrimony may be used with rosemary for peace in general.

3. Alder, Black- (Aldus Betulaceae) This Alaskan herb grows along roadsides. The parts that are most commonly used are the inner bark, and leaves. This is a favorite food of the Ptarmigan.

Folk Names: Winterberry. Fever Bush. Striped Alder. White Alder. Coralberry. Michigan Holly. False Alder. Inkberry. Black Alder Winterberry. Deciduous Winterberry. Virginian Winterberry. Brook Alder. Deciduous Holly. Possumhaw. Swamp Holly.

Magickal Uses: Alder is associated with divination, music, poetry, wind magick, weather magick, teaching, and decision making. Also used in rituals of death & dying to provide protection for the deceased.

4. Alfalfa- (Medicago Sativa) The parts most commonly used are the leaves and flowers. This is an excellent internal body cleanser, infection fighter, and a natural deodorant. It contains vitamins A, K, D, Phosphorus, Iron, and Calcium. It also contains 8 essential enzymes and is rich in trace minerals.

Folk Names: Buffalo Herb, Lucerne, Purple Medic, Jat, Qadb.

Magickal Uses: Keep in the home to protect from poverty and hunger. It is best placed in a small jar in the cupboard or pantry. Also, burn alfalfa and scatter the ashes around the property for this purpose. Alfalfa is also used in money spells.

5. Allspice (Pimemta dioica) Tropical evergreen with aromatic bark, leaves, and berries and bunches of greenish white flowers with a pervading scent. The berries, picked when mature but still green, are dried and ground to create the familiar spice. You use the leaves, fruit and essential oil of this plant.

Folk Names- Pimento, Jamaica Pepper, Eddo, Madere

Magical Uses: Burn for prosperity, courage, healing/health, luck, determination, magical power, energy, strength.

6. Aloe- (Aloe Spp) (Aloe Vera) The part used is the leaves. The first recorded medicinal use of this herb was 2000 years ago. It contains Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Manganese, Iron, Lecithin, and Zinc.

Folk Names: Burn Plant, Medicine Plant

Magickal Uses: The aloe, a popular house plant, is also protective. It guards against evil influences and prevents household accidents. In Africa, the aloe is hung over houses and doors to drive away evil, as well as to bring good luck. In Mexico, large wreaths made of whole garlic bulbs strung on wire are festooned with pictures of Saints, packets of magickal herbs, lodestones, rock salt, pine nuts, as well as clumps of freshly cut aloe. These are hug up n the home for protection, luck money and so on.

7. Amaranth- (Amaranthus spp) The parts mainly used are the leaves and flowers. This is a healthy herb which contains iron, calcium, protein, phosphorus, potassium, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin C.

Folk Names: Flower of Immortality, Huauhli (Aztec), Love-Lies Bleeding, Red Cockscomb, Velvet Flower.

Magickal Uses: A crown of amaranth flowers worn on the head speeds healing. To make sure that you are never struck by a bullet, pull up a whole amaranth plant (including the roots) preferably on a Friday during the Full Moon. Leave an offering to the plant and fold it, roots and all, in a piece of white cloth. Wear this against you breast and you’ll be ‘bullet-proof.’ The dried amaranth flowers have been used to call forth the dead, and are also carried to ‘cure the affections,’ i.e. to mend a broken heart. A wreath of amaranth worn confers invisibility.

8. Angelica- (Angelica Atropurpurea) The part used is the root, which contains vitamin E and calcium.

Folk Names- Wild Parsnip, Herb of Angels, Archangel, Masterwort, Angel Food

Magickal Uses: Grown, the plant is protective. Use in all protection and exorcism incenses. Sprinkle the four corners of the house with angelica to ward off evil, or do this around the perimeter of the house. Added to the bath, angelica removes curses, hexes, and any spells that may have been cast against you. The root was carried in the pocket as a gambling talisman among some Amerindian Tribes. Angelica is also used in healing incenses and mixtures, and smoking the leaves is said to cause visions.

9. Anise- (Pimpinella Anisum) The parts used are the oil and seeds. It stimulates the vital organs of the body and contains calcium, choline, iron, magnesium, potassium, and all of the B vitamins.

Folk Names- Aniseed, Anneys

Magickal Uses: Fill a small pillowcase with anise seeds and sleep on it. This will ensure that you have no nightmares. Use in protection and meditations incenses. Fresh anise leaves placed in a room will drive off evil, and they are sometimes placed around the magick circle to protect the magician from evil spirits. It also averts the evil eye. Anise Seed is also used in purification baths, especially with bay leaves. It is used to call forth spirits to aid in magickal operations, and a sprig hung on the bedpost will restore lost youth.

10. Apple- (Malus domestica )The apple is a fruit, which can be eaten fresh or dried and contains vitamin c.

Folk Names- Fruit of the Gods, Fruit of the underworld, Silver Branch, The Silver Bough, Tree of Love

Magickal Uses: The apple has long been used in love spells, the blossoms are added to love sachets, brews and incenses, and they are infused in melted pink wax, then strained out, to make candles suitable to burn for attracting love. Apples are said to be the fruit of knowledge and are used in spells for knowledge, and memory retention. As a natural sweetener, apples are used in Hoodoo Spell for love and friendship.

11. Arnica- (Arnica Montana) The part most commonly used are the flowers. It is best known as a general body ache soothing ointment. When taken internally, this herb increases your blood pressure, which has a toxic affect on your heart. Arnica may also cause dermatitis in those who have sensitive skin.

Folk Names: In Elizabethan times, Monkshood & Arnica Montana were used to lace snuff, a dangerous practice among dandies who thought it worth the risk for the intoxicating effect. It is even possible that "snuff" came to mean "sudden death" because of the practice of mixing the powdered root of these two dangerous plants with snuff tobacco. Monkshood thus shared some of Arnica's common names, including Mountain Tobacco, Mountain Arnica, & Leopard's Bane. If we may imagine the elderly Dumbledore of the popular Harry Potter children's books occasionally took snuff, this would lend broader meaning to the folk-name Dumbledore's Delight.

Magickal Uses: The flowers of the Arnica are used to stuff poppets, and are excellent for love and movement magick.

12. Asafoetida- (Umbelliferea) A species of Ferula native to Iran. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 2 m tall, with stout, hollow, somewhat succulent stems 5-8 cm diameter at the base of the plant. The leaves are 30-40 cm long, tripinnate or even more finely divided, with a stout basal sheath clasping the stem. The flowers are yellow, produced in large compound umbels. Asafoetida's English and scientific name is derived from the Persian word for resin (asa) and Latin foetida, which refers to its strong sulfurous odour. Its pungent odour has resulted in its being called by many unpleasant names; thus in French it is known (among other names) as Merde du Diable (Devil's faeces); in some dialects of English too it was known as Devil's Dung, and equivalent names can be found in most Germanic languages. The resin-like gum which comes from the dried sap extracted from the stem and roots is used as a spice. The resin is greyish-white when fresh, but dries to a dark amber colour. The asafoetida resin is difficult to grate, and is traditionally crushed between stones or with a hammer. Today, the most commonly available form is compounded asafoetida, a fine powder containing 30% asafoetida resin, along with rice flour and gum arabic. This spice is used as a digestive aid, in food as a condiment and in pickles. Its odour is so strong that it must be stored in airtight containers; otherwise the aroma, which is nauseating in quantities, will contaminate other spices stored nearby. However, its smell becomes much milder in cooking and presents an onion-like taste. Some claim that the use of Asafoetida in a marinade or coating for fried fish eliminates the strong smell usually left behind after frying. In India, it is used especially by the trader caste of the Hindus and by adherents of Jainism, who are not allowed to eat onions. It is mainly grown in Iran, Afghanistan and Kashmir.

Folk Names- Assyfetida, Devils Dung, Food of the Gods

Magickal Uses: It is an old preventative against sickness in the European magickal tradition; In India is it thought to stimulate the brain; in Hoodoo it is also used to repel evil and to harm enemies. After working with Devil’s Dung, it is a good idea to wash your hands thoroughly with Florida Water, so that folks don’t know what you’ve been up to.

13. Ash Tree- (Fraxinus americana or excelsior) A Druid sacred tree. This spring-flowering deciduous tree has smooth gray bark and showy, scented flowers, although the scent is unpleasant to some. The bark of the ash can be used as a substitute for quinine in intermittent fevers. It is reputed to clear obstructions from the spleen and liver. Simmer two tablespoons of bark for twenty minutes in one cup water; take a quarter-cup four times a day. The leaves are laxative and can be used as a substitute for senna (tree leaves are always gathered beforemidsummer). Steep two tablespoons of the leaf in one cup of water for twenty minutes; take one quarter cup four times a day. You use the bark and leaf of this plant.

Folk Names- Nion, Common Ash, Weeping Ash

Magical Uses: Ash is the sacred world tree of the Teutons, known as Yggdrasil. Ash wood makes a traditional Yule log. Druid wands were often made of ash and carved with decorations. Ash wands are good for healing, general and solar magic. Put fresh ash leaves under your pillow to stimulate psychic dreams and prosperity. An herb of the sun, ash brings light into the hearth at the winter solstice.

14. Autumn Crocus- (Colchicum Autumnale) It is believed that the Egyptians used this herb 4000 years ago to heal gout. The corn and seeds of this herb contain alkaloid colchicines. This herb is so poisonous it can cause death, even in small doses. No part of this plant should be taken internally!

Folk Names- Cigdem , Colchicum, Colquico, Herbstreitlose, Meadow Saffron , Naked Boys, Wilde Herfsttijloos.

Magickal Uses: Love, Healing, Happiness, Wind Raising, Lust, Strength, Psychic Powers

15. Ayahuasca- (Banisteriopsis Caapi) An herb native to the South American jungle, a vine of the family Malpighiaceae. It is used to prepare, a decoction that has a long history of entheogenic uses as a medicine and "plant teacher" among the indigenous peoples of the Amazon Rainforest. It contains the beta-carboline harmala alkaloids and MAOIs harmine, harmaline, and tetrahydroharmine. Most caapi is cultivated by the shamans who use it. Ingesting an infusion of Ayahuasca can cause diarrhea and vomiting.

Folk Names- Vine of Souls, Teaching Plant.

Magickal Uses- Depending on the physical size of the individual, the powdered form of Ayahuasca is added to water and drank, which is said to produce a visionary state similar to peyote. It is also used for emotional/psychological healing, and guidance.

16. Barberry- (Berberies Valgaris) Barberry is not common South of Virginia. The part of this herb used in the bark. In low dosages, the herb has a stimulating affect on the heart. In large dosages, it can have a depressing affect.

Folk Names- Berbery, Pipperidge Bush, Berberis Dumetorum

Magickal Uses: Barberry is said by a few writers to attract wealth, but this is because they have confused with Bayberry, a popular money-drawing herb. Actually, because of the word ‘bar’ in its name---folks are more likely to lay Barberry across the pats of those whom they hate, to bar their enemies progress.

17. Basil- (Ocimim Basiliaum) The part used is the leaves. It contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamins A, B2, and D.

Folk Names- Sweet Basil, Common Basil, Albahaca, American Dittenay, "Our Herb", St. Joseph's Wort, Sweet Basil, Witches Herb

Magickal Uses: To scent of fresh basil causes sympathy between two people, and this is why it is used to sooth tempers between lovers. It is added to love incenses and sachets, and the fresh leaves are rubbed against the skin as a kind of natural love perfume. Basil is used in love divinations, and is said to bring wealth to those who carry it in their pockets, and is said to attract customers to a business by placing some in the cash register. Basil is used in spells to keep a lover true, and to exorcise evil spirits from any dwelling.

18. Bay- (Laurus Nobilis) Culpepper proclaimed that when one was standing near a bay tree no harm could come from thunder, lightning, Witches, or the Devil. All parts of this plant can be used. When made into an ointment and applied to the skin, it may cause dermatitis in individuals with sensitive skin.

Folk Names- Sweet Bay, Bay tree, Baie, Daphne, Grecian Laurel, Laurel, Laurier d'Apollon, Laurier Sauce, Lorbeer, Noble Laurel, Roman Laurel.

Magickal Uses: Bay is used in clairvoyance and wisdom brews, although its taste is strong. Bay leaves are placed beneath the pillow to induce prophetic dreams, and are also burned to cause visions. It is a protection and purification herb par excellance and is worn as an amulet to ward of negativity and evil, burned or scattered during exorcism rituals, placed in the windows to protect against lightning and hung to prevent poltergeists from working any mischief in the house. A sprig of bay is used to sprinkle water during purification ceremonies, and the tree planted near the home protects its inhabitants against sickness. Bay leaves mixed with sandalwood can be burned to remove curses and evil spells. To ensure that a loved one will stay, the couple should break off a twig from the tree, then break this in two, each keeping a half. Bay leaves gives strength to those engaged in wrestling and athletic sports if worn at the time of competition. Wishes are written on bay leaves which are then burned to make them come true, and a bay leave held in the mouth wards off bad luck.

19. Bayberry-(Myrica Cerifera) The bark is most commonly used. It contains vitamin C. This is a good herb for cleansing the system of poisonous waste.

Folk Names- Candle Berry Mirika Mum Ag Myrica Myrtle Northern Bayberry Tallow Shrub , Wachsgagle, Wasnagel, Wax Myrtle.

Magickal Uses: Prosperity, money, family, harmony, windfalls, stability, sympathy in partnerships.

20. Bee Pollen- Bee pollen is considered a complete food which contains every substance to maintain life. It contains lecithin, vitamins A, B complex, C, D, 35 % protein, and etc.. Bee Pollen may cause an allergic reaction, such as itching, dizziness, and difficulty breathing. As of 2007, there is insufficient clinical research to suggest any indication for supplemental bee pollen. A few in vitro and animal studies suggest that it might protect against some forms of radiation damage, that it might have some immunomodulating effects and that it might have some benefit in pregnancy.

Folk Names- Bee Pollen is available generically from numerous manufacturers. Some common brand names include Bee Pollen Power Extract (Bee Pollen from England), Bee Pollen Nuggets (Mason) and Super Bee Pollen Complex (Basic Vitamins).

Magickal Uses- love, strength, friendship, attraction, happiness, overcome depression

21. Beebalm- (Monanda Didyma) The flowers or leaves are the most commonly used parts of this herb. It’s valued as a tea. It is a native plant to America and was discovered by the Indians.

Folk Names- Bergamot, Scarlet Monarda, Oswego Tea

Magickal Uses- Love, Success, Healing.

22. Benzoin- (Styrax benzoin) Benzoin is a shrubby tree with gray bark, simple leaves, and short racemes of small, fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers. The scented yellowish resin is thought to be created in response to injury, so it is tapped by making hatchet incisions in the trunk. The resin, called benzoin or gum Benjamin, is used as incense, a fixative in perfumes, and is added to cosmetics to prevent fats turning rancid. The tree resin is used externally, diluted with water, as an antiseptic skin wash. Taken internally, it relieves intestinal gas and is antiseptic to the urinary tract. Take ten to twenty drops in water or tea four times a day. Put it in vaporizers or use it as an inhalant for bronchitis, and laryngitis. A simple method is to place it, along with a few drops of the oils of peppermint and eucalyptus, in a bowl of boiling hot water. Put your face as close to the bowl as you can and cover your head, and the bowl, with a towel. Inhale the steam. Tincture of benzoin is often added to salves as a preservative; (one pound of benzoin to about one and a half quarts of salve.) Benzoin is used in Aromatherapy but may cause allergic reactions. You use the resin of this herb.

Folk Names- Ben, Benjamen, Gum Benjamin, Gum Benzoin, Siam Benzoin, Siamese Benzoin, Sumatra Benzoin

Magical Uses- An herb of purification, burned in incense to sanctify an area. The scent is also used to attract business when combined with basil, peony or cinnamon. Dilute the essential oil and rub onto the body to increase your personal power. It awakens the conscious mind as well. Burn to purify, protect, for prosperity, for astral projection or to increase mental powers.

23. Bergamot, Orange- (Mentha Citrata) a small and roughly pear-shaped citrus fruit. The fruit, produced in Italy, is a cross between the pear lemon and the Seville orange or grapefruit. Bergamot oranges grow on small trees known as bergamots. Production mostly is limited to the Ionian coastal region of the province of Reggio Calabria to such extent becoming a symbol of the entire region and the city. In no other part of the world does it fructify with the same yield and quality of essence; it is cultivated in Ivory Coast, Argentina and Brazil but the quality of the obtained essence is not comparable with the essence produced from the bergamots of Reggio Calabria due to the argillaceous, limestone and alluvial deposits there. The fruit is sour, and its aromatic peel is used to produce an essential oil that is used in Earl Grey tea, in perfumery, in candy-making, and in aromatherapy to treat depression. It is also used as a digestive aid. It is a component of the original Eau de Cologne developed in Germany in the 17th century. At least one Italian food manufacturer produces a commercial marmalade using this fruit as its principal ingredient. It is also popular in Greece as a preserve, made with bergamot peel boiled in sugar syrup. The Bergamot orange is unrelated to the herb of the same name. The oil has been linked to several negative side-effects such as photosensitivity (due to the chemical bergaptene) and the prevention of intestinal absorption of potassium. Bergamot oil has been used to stimulate hair growth.

Folk Names- Orange Mint, Orange Bergamot

Magickal Uses: The leaves of the orange Bergamot are slipped into wallets and purses to attract money. Fresh leaves are also rubbed onto money. Fresh leaves are also rubbed onto money before spending it to ensure its return. It has also been used for protection against sexual harassment.

24. Betony- (Stachys Officinalis) The leaves are used most commonly, made into a tea. It is best know today as an astringent. When you have over dosed on this herb, you will experience mild stomach irritation.

Folk Names- Wood Betony, Bishopwort, Lousewort, Purple Betony

Magickal Uses: Betony has long been celebrated as a protective and purificatory herb. The pseudo-Apuleius said that the plant protected the wearer’s soul as well as the body, and that when placed beneath the pillow it shielded the sleeper from visions and dreams. Betony is added to purification mixtures and incenses, and it is traditional on Midsummer to burn it on a bonfire and then jump through the smoke to purify the body of ills and evil. Betony is also grown in gardens to protect the home, and is scattered near doors and windows. This forms a kind of protective wall around the property through which no evil can pass. Betony is also a good plant to carry when making love advances, and is said to reunite quarreling couples if the plant is added to food. Additionally, betony prevents intoxication if carried, strengthens the body when worn, and is a cure for the mysterious disease known as ‘elf-sickness’.

25. Birch- (Betula Alba) The bark and leaves are the commonly used parts. Birch is best known for the natural properties, which cleanses the blood. It contains calcium, chlorine, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, silicon, vitamins A, B, B2, C, E, and is high in natural fluoride.

Folk Names- Common Birch, White Birch, Beithe, Bereza, Berke, Beth, Bouleau, Lady of the Woods, Monoecia triandria,

Magickal Uses: Birch leaves are used in exorcisms and cleansings.

26. Bistort- (Polygonum Bistorta) The root is the part used. It is the strongest astringent herb within the herb world. It contains vitamin A, B complex (low), and C.

Folk Names- Adderwort , Adderwortel, Snakeroot Ch'Uan Shen Common Bistort

Easter Giants, Easter Magiants, Easter-Ledge, Easter-mangiant, English Serpentary, Enjebar, Ibuki-Tora-No-O, Kurtpencesi, Mou Meng, Naterwurz, Oderwort , Osterick, Passion Dock, Patience Dock, Snakeroot, Snakeweed , Twice Writhen, Tzu Shen.

Magickal Uses: Carry Bistort if you wish to conceive. Burn with frankincense to improve psychic powers, or when using divination. The infusion sprinkled about a place will drive out poltergeist. Bistort is carried in money attracting sachets and is added to wealth and money incenses.

27. Blackberry- (Rubus Fructioeus) The leaves, root, and the bark are the parts most commonly used. It contains calcium, iron niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamins A, and C.

Folk Names- Bly, Bramble, Brombeere, Fingerberry, Bramble-Kite, Bumble-Kite, Cloudberry, Dewberry, Thimbleberry, Brummel, Brameberry, Scaldhead, Brambleberry,

Magickal Uses: A bramble bush that forms a natural arch is a great aid to magical healing. On a sunny day, crawl through the arch backward and then forward three times, going as nearly east to west as possible. This will cause boils, rheumatism, whooping cough and even blackheads to disappear. The blackberry leaves are used in spells of wealth, as are the berried themselves, and the vines are protective if grown. The blackberry plant is also used to heal scalds by dipping nine blackberry leaves in spring water and then laying them against the wound gently.

28. Blood Root- (Sanguinaris) The parts used are the leaves and root. It is best known as a dye. This herb should be used with caution. You may experience nausea, headache, vomiting and tunnel vision, if you have overdosed on this herb.

Folk Names- Coon Root Indian Paint, Kanotu, Paucon , Red Pucoon, Red Root, Snakebite, Sweet Slumber, Tetterwort.

Magickal Uses: The root is carried or worn to draw love. It is also carried to avert evil spells and negativity. Place near doorways and windowsills so the home will be protected. The darkest red roots are considered to be the best, and are known as ‘king roots ’or ‘he roots.’ This root is also used to open the lines of communication with others.

29. Boneset- (Eupatoium Perfoliatum) You use the herb part. It is best known for aiding in overcoming influenza. It contains calcium, magnesium, PABA, potassium, and Vitamin C. When taken internally, this herb may cause vomiting.

Folk Names- Bugloss, Burrage, Herb of Gladness

Magickal Uses: The plant wards off evil spirits, as well as meddlesome people. Make an infusion and sprinkle about the house to drive away evil.

30. Borage- (Borago Officinalis)- You use the leaves of this plant. It contains calcium and potassium. May cause constipation.

Folk Names- Bugloss, Burrage, Herb of Gladness

Magickal Uses: Carry the fresh blossoms to strengthen you courage, or place one in your buttonhole for protection when walking outdoors. A tea of borage induces psychic powers. Tea aids psychic power. Carry the leaves for protection. Carry the fresh blossoms to strengthen your courage. Use in money and business spells.

31. Broom- (Genista scoparius syn. Cytisus scoparius and Sarothamnus scoparious) Also known as Scotch Broom, and Irish broom. A Druid Sacred Tree, it is a many-branched erect shrub with simple or trifoliate leaves, and golden "sweet-pea" flowers. A flowering sprig of Broom was a heraldic battle device of Henry II of England who is said to have taken the family name Plantagenet from this medieval "planta genista". Flowering broom tips are gathered in spring (before Midsummer) and are later used fresh or dry. The seeds are as useful as the tops. Both are soluble in water and alchohol. The infusion is used to tread cardiac edema. Simmer one teaspoon of the herb or seeds per cup of water for twenty minutes. The dose is one-half cup a day in one-fourth cup doses. Broom is combined with dandelion root, uva ursi, and juniper berries to treat bladder and kidney ailments. Take one part broom, one half oart uva ursi, and one half part dandelion root. Simmer until the liquid is reduced to half the original quantity. Add one-half part juniper berry and cool. A pinch of cayenne is sprinkled into each one-eighth cup dose. Acute kidney problems contraindicate this herb. Broom is a heart tonic. Use one teaspoon of the herb per cup of water, and do not exceed more than one-half cup per day. One to ten drops of tincture may be given as a dose. You use the flowering twig and seed.

Folk Names- Scotch Broom, Banal, Basam, Besom, Bisom, Bizzon, Breeam, Broom Tops, Brum, Genista Green Broom, Irish Tops, Link, Irish broom.

Magical Uses- Broom flowers bound with colored ribbons are carried at weddings. Couples may choose to "jump the broom" as they make their transition to a new station of life. Broom can be substituted for furze(gorse) at Spring Equinox. The Irish called it the "Physician's Power" because of its diuretic shoots. Sweep your outside ritual areas with it to purify and protect. Burning the blooms and shoots calms the wind. Hang indoors for protection and purification. Toss in the air or bury it to raise or calm winds.

32. Buchu- (Barosna Betulina)- You use the leaves of this plant. It is best known in treating the urinary organs.

Folk Names- Bookoo, Bucoo, Buku, Oval Buchu, Short Buchu.

Magickal Uses: Buchu is an herb reputed to enhance psychic and spiritual powers. An infusion of Buchu, when drunk, enables one to foretell the future. Frankincense mixed with Buchu is burned directly before retiring to produce prophetic dreams. Only a small amount should be burned, and this must be in the bedroom.

33. Buglewed- (Lycopus Virginicus) You use the herb part of this plant. It is best known as the mildest narcotic.

Folk Names- Water Horehound. Horehound. Gipsy Wort. Paul's Betony. Gipsyweed. Sweet Bugle. Virginia Water Horehound. Water Bugle.

Magickal Uses- The flowers and leaves are offered to deities in the form of incense and garlands.

34. Buckthorn- (Rhamnus Frangula) You use the bark and berries of this plant. This herb is non-habit forming and can be used for long periods of time.

Folk Names- Hart’s Thorn.

Magickal Uses: Branches of the Buckthorn, placed near the doors and windows, drive away all enchantments and sorceries, according to Dioscorides. A charming legend concerning the Buckthorn says that if one sprinkles Buckthorn in a circle and then dances within it under a Full Moon, an elf will appear. The dancer must notice the elf and say “Halt and grant my boon,” before the creature flees. The elf will then grant one’s wishes. Buckthorn is also used in legal matter and as a general good luck generator.

35. Burdock- (Arctium Lappa)- The root is the part used. It contains 70% carbohydrate, copper, 27-45 % insulin, 12% protein, silicon, sulfur, zinc, Vitamins A, B Complex, E, P, and PABA.

Folk Names- Beggar's Button, clotburr, bardana, happy major, hurrburr, cocklebur, personata, burrseed, hardock

Magickal Uses: Cast around the home to ward off negativity. Add to protection incenses and use in such spells. Gather Burdock roots in the waning Moon, dry and then cut them into small pieces. String these on red thread and wear for protection against evil and negativity. The leaves of the burdock, when laid to the soles of the feet, help cure gout.

36. Camphor- (Cinnamomum camphora) This white, intensely scented, crystalline substance is distilled from a tree native to China and Japan. The essential oil is steam-distilled from wood, rootstumps, and branches. For many years true camphor wasn't sold in the U.S. All "camphor blocks" and mothballs were made of synthetic camphor which is extremely poisonous. Both the leaf and crystallized extract are used for wet lung conditions such as asthma and bronchitis. Camphor is useful in depression, exhaustion, and stomach cramps and to improve circulation. Use about two teaspoons of leaf per cup of water and steep for twenty minutes. Take one-fourth cup four times a day. Alternatively, use one teaspoon of the crystallized extract per two cups of water. Take it in one-teaspoon doses four times a day. The tincture is also available and is used in doses of five to ten drops four times a day. Camphor is incorporated into salves for external use to kill parasites and treat ringworm, scabies, and itch. The oil open the lungs, making breathing easier, and helps with muscular and joint pain, arthritis, and bruises (not for open wounds). The salve functions as a "smelling salt," and the herb has been used internally to revive those in coma or delirium. Camphor can be burned to purify the air or inhaled to open lung passages. Do not use this herb if you are pregnant or if you are very weak and debilitated. Only natural plant extracts should be used, as chemical camphor is contaminated with industrial poisons. You use the crystallized extract and leaf.

Folk Names- Laurel Camphor, Gum Camphor

Magical Uses- (Solid Form) Camphor is added in small amounts to Lunar and chastity type mixtures, (Eucalyptus or Lavender oil may be substituted). Divination; Prophetic Dreams; Psychic Awareness. Burn in the home to purify the air and to dispel disease.

37. Caraway- (Carum Carvi) You use the seeds of this plant. It contains calcium, cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, potassium, silicon, zinc, and Vitamin B Complex. Essential oil of caraway has a caminative property that is a mucous membrane irritant.

Folk Names- Kummel, Alcaravea.

Magickal Uses: The Caraway serves as protection against Lilith, as well as all manner of evil spirits, entities, and plain old negativity. It is often carried for this purpose. Any object which holds some caraway seeds is theft proof. The seeds are also used to encourage fidelity, and are placed in sachets and talismans to attract a mate. When baked into cookies, bread, or caked they are lust inducing. Chewing the seeds is helpful to gain the love of one whom you desire. They also strengthen the memory, and a small bag of the seeds placed in a child’s bed protects the child from illness.

38. Cardamon- (Elattaria Cardamomum) You use the seeds of this plant. If you desire an invigorating bath, this herb is for you.

Folk Names- Amomum Cardamonum, Alpinia Cardamomum, Matonia cardamomu, Cardamomum minus, Amomum repens, Cardamomi Semina, Cardamom Seeds, Malabar, Cardamums, Ebil, Kakelah seghar, Capalaga, Gujattati elachi, Ilachi, Ailum

Magickal Uses: The ground seeds are added to warmed wine for a quick love potion. They were also baked into apple pies for a wonderful amatory pastry, and are added to love sachets and incenses.

39. Carnation- (Dianthus Caryophyllus) Also called Pink , Clove Pink or Gilly Flower. This short lived perennial has blue-green grasslike foliage and spicy, fragrant long-lasting flowers in the summer. This "Flower of Divinity" and symbol of betrothal, woven into garlands is the parent of cultivated carnations, although is seldom available in its true for. Fortunately, the petals of any clove-scented Pink, with the bitter white heel removed, can be added to fruit dishes, sandwiches, soups, and sauces, or used to make floral syrup, vinegar, liqueur, or wine. This was Chaucer's "sops in wine" and is still enjoyed as a nerve tonic today. The strong-sweet spicy scent is used in soaps and perfumes. Carnations were worn during Elizabethan times to prevent coming to an untimely death on the scaffold. You use the flower petals

Folk Names- Pink , Clove Pink, Gillies, Gillieflower, Jove's Flower, Nelka, Scaffold Flower, Sops-In-Wine, Gilly Flower.

Magical Uses: Altar offering for the Goddess; Anointing; Protection; Strength; Health and Healing; Energy; Power; Magical Power; Blessing; Consecration. Carnation can be used in all purpose protective spells.

40. Cascara Sagrada- (Rhamnus Purshiana) You use the bark of this plant. It contains aluminum, calcium, lead, manganese, potassium, strontium, some tin, and Vitamin B Complex. Pregnant women and individual who suffer with ulcers or irritable bowel syndrome should not use this herb, because it acts as a laxative. Large doses from fresh dried bark may cause vomiting, chronic diarrhea, and intestinal distress. Use with caution!

Folk Names: Sacred Bark, Bitter Bark, Ecorce Sacree, Yellow Bark, Cittim Bark.

Magickal Uses: Sprinkle an infusion of Cascara Sagrada around your home before going to any court proceeding. It will help you win your case. Cascara Sagrada is also used in money spells, and worn as an amulet against evil and hexes.

41. Castor Bean- (Ricinus Communis) The oil is the only part that should be used. In ancient times, it was known as eranda. Keep out of the reach of children! One seed of this herb can kill your child. The whole herb is poisonous, only the oil is safe to use. Sensitive individuals can break out in a rash just by touching this plant. Inexperienced individuals should not experiment with this herb.

Folk Names- Palma Christi, Mexico Seed, Oil Plant, Mole Bean

Magickal Uses: Castor Beans are good protection against the evil eye, as well as all negativity. They absorb evil.

42. Catnip- (Nepeta Cataris) You should use the herb part of this plant. It contains magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, sodium, sulfur, Vitamins A, B Complex, and C.

Folk Names- Cat, Catmint, Catnep, Catrup, Cat's Wort, Field Balm, Nepeta, Nip

Magickal Uses: Given to your cat, Catnip creates a psychic bond between the two of you. It is also intoxicating to the cat. Catnip is used in love sachets, usually in conjunction with rose petals. If you hold catnip in your hand until it is warm, then hold anyone else’s hand; they will forever be your friend, as long as you keep the catnip you used for the spell in some safe place. Grown near the home, or hung over the door, Catnip is also used in spells designed to enhance beauty and happiness. Large catnip leaves are pressed and used as bookmarks in magickal texts.

43. Cedarwood- (Cedrus libani or Cedrus spp.) A Druid sacred herb. Also known as Cedar, Tree of Life, Arbor Vitae (Thuja occidentalis) or Yellow Cedar (T. occidentalis). Ancient Celts on the mainland used cedar oil to preserve the heads of enemies taken in battle. The wood of the Atlas Cedar subspecies is distilled to produce the essential oil. Yellow cedar is used by herbalists to trat bloody cough and heart weakness. Simmer two teaspoons per cup for twenty minutes and take it ccold in one-tablespoon doses, three to six times a day. It is used internally and externally as an antifungal (the dry powder is excellent for Athlete's foot). You use the twig and leaves of this plant.

Folk Names- Cedar, Tree of Life, Arbor Vitae, or Yellow Cedar

Magical Uses- Cedar smoke purifies the home. Use it in smudge sticks, incense and sweat lodges. The scent is said to enhance psychic powers. I use it in a simmering pot which smells much better than the burning herb, it makes the whole house smell clean and sweet. Use for: Purification; Health and Healing; Luck; Good Fortune; Happiness; Banishing; Releasing; Exorcism; Money and Riches; Justice; Protection; Harmony; Peace.

44. Cayenne- (Capsicum Frutescens) You use the vegetable/fruit of this plant. It contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, Vitamins A, B Complex, C, and G. Individual who have ulcers or other stomach ailments should not use this herb. Using extensive large doses can cause stomach problems, and kidney damage. In Jamaica, the fruit is usually swallowed whole to help control diabetes and to lower cholesterol. It can be used to aid digestion, rebuild stomach tissue, and heal ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It can help dispel flatulence, also. It has been used as a stimulant to the heart, circulatory and nervous systems. Bird Pepper may help prevent heart disease and heart attacks because it reduces the risk of internal blood clotting. Additionally, it aids in clearing up mucous congestion and phlegm. A decoction of the fruit is gargled to relieve sore throat. Externally, it can be used to stimulate and increase blood flow to the surface, as well as, relieve pain in sore muscles and joints. It is useful in stopping bleeding, in cuts, for example. Crushed leaves coated with castor oil are put on boils and abscesses to ripen them. It is useful in the treatment of Alcoholic delirium tremens; opium and heroin addition. Topically applied for rheumatic joint pain, nerve pain and shingles.

Folk Names- Chili Pepper, Chili is the Aztec name for cayenne pepper.

Magickal Uses: Cayenne pepper scattered around your house will break bad spells. Adding it to love powders will ensure that your love will be spicy, and can inflame the loved one with passion. It is sometimes used as an ingredient in Jamaican food.

45. Celery- (Apium Graveolens) You use the root and leaves of this plant. It contains calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, potassium, silicon, sulfur, Vitamins, A, B, and C.

Folk Names- Celydoyne, Chelidoninum, Devil's Milk, Garden Celandine, Kenning Wort, Swallow Herb, Swallow-Wort

Magickal Uses: Chew the seeds to aid in concentration, or use in spell pillows to induce sleep. Burned with orris root, celery seeds increase psychic powers. The stalk, along with the seeds, induces lust when eaten. Witches supposedly ate celery seeds before flying off on their brooms so that wouldn’t become dizzy and fall!

46. Centaury- (Erythraeu Centaurium) You use the herb part of this plant. It is best known for the healing of wounds.

Folk Names- Christ's Ladder, Feverwort

Magickal Uses: The smoke from burning or fuming Centaury drives off snakes.

47. Chamomile, Roman- (Anthemis Nobilis) You use the flowers of this plant. It contains calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, zinc, and Vitamin A. Individual who suffer from allergies may have an allergic reaction to this herb because it contains bee pollen.

Folk Names- English chamomile, Perennial Chamomile, Wild Chamomile, Camomyle, Chamaimelon, Maythen (Saxon), Whig plant, HeermannchenManzanilla (Spanish), Ground Apple. (German),

Magickal Uses: Chamomile is used to attract money and a handwash of the infusion is sometimes used by gamblers to ensure winnings. It is used in sleep and meditation incenses, and the infusion is also added to the bath to attract love. It is also a purificatory and protective herb. When sprinkled around the property, it removes curses and spells cast against you.

48. Chaparral- (Larrea Divaricata) You use the leaves and stems of this plant. It contains aluminum, barium, chlorine, potassium, protein, silicon, sodium, and sulfur.

Folk Names- Prickly Pear.

Magickal Uses- Health, purification, love.

49. Cherry- (Prunus Avium) The word cherry refers to both the tree and the fleshy fruit that consists of enclosing a single hard stone seed, otherwise known as a drupe. The cherry belongs to the family Rosaceae, genus Prunus, along with almonds, peaches, plums, apricots and bird cherries. The subgenus, Cerasus, is distinguished by having the flowers in small corymbs of several together (not singly, nor in racemes), and by having a smooth fruit with only a weak groove or none along one side. The subgenus is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with two species in North America, three in Europe, and the remainder in Asia. The word "cherry" comes from the French word "cerise," which comes in turn from the Latin words cerasum and Cerasus (the Classical name of the modern city of Giresun in Turkey).You use the bark of this plant. It is best known as a flavoring in cough syrups. The cherries selected for eating are derived primarily from two species, the Wild Cherry (P. avium), which has given rise to the Sweet Cherry to which most cherry cultivars belong, and the Sour Cherry or Morello Cherry (P. cerasus), used mainly for cooking and jam making. Both species originate in Europe and western Asia; they do not cross-pollinate each other. The other species, although having edible fruit, are not grown extensively for consumption, except in northern regions where the two main species will not grow. Given the high costs of production, from irrigation, sprays and labour costs, in addition to their proneness to damage from rain and hail, the cherry is a relatively expensive fruit. Nonetheless, there is high demand for the fruit.

Folk Names- Black Cherry, Wild Cherry, Sweet Cherry (P. avium), Virginian Prune, Chokecherry (P. virginiana).

Magickal Uses: The Cherry has long been used to stimulate or attract love.

50. Chervil- (Anthriscus Cerefolium) You use the leaves, stems, and flowers of this plant. It is a symbol of birth.

Folk Names- Garden Chervil, Salad Chervil, Gourmet Parsley, French Parsley, Myrrhis.

Magickal Uses- Spiritual Growth, Invites conscious awareness and clears the mind

51. Chickweed- (Stellaria Media) You use the herb of this plant. It contains calcium, calcium, copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, Vitamins B Complex, C, and P.

Folk Names- Adder's mouth, Indian chickweed, Satin flower, Starwort, Stitchwort, Tongue-grass, Winterweed, Passerina, Star Chickweed, Starweed, Stellair (French).

Magickal Uses: Use Chickweed in spells designed to attract a love or to maintain a relationship.

52. Chicory- (Cichorium Intybus) You use the herb and root of this plant. It contains Vitamins A, B, C, G, K, and P.

Folk Names- Succory, Wild Cherry, Wild Succory

Magickal Uses: Chicory is used to remove all obstacles that might crop of in your life. It is carried for this purpose. At one time it was thought to make its possessor invisible, and to open locked boxes and doors if held against the locks. But for these last two purposes, Chicory has to be gathered with a gold knife in perfect silence at noon or midnight on Midsummer. If you anoint your body with Chicory juice, you will obtain favors from great persons. It is also carried to promote frugality.

53. Chinchona- (Cinchona Calisaya) You use the bark of this plant. It contains quinine. To sober a drunk use the oil.

Magickal Uses: The magickal uses of Chinchona include luck and protection.

54. Cinnamon- (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum) You use the fruit and/or you can use the whole plant. Egyptians once used this in their embalming mixtures.

Folk Names- Sweet Wood, Ceylon Cinnamon

Magickal Uses: Cinnamon, when burned as incense, raises high spiritual vibrations, aids in healing, draws money, stimulates psychic powers, and produces protective vibrations. Cinnamon is also used in making sachets and infusions for these purposes.

55. Clary- (Salvia Sclarea) You use the seeds of this plant. Ancient herbalist recommended it for improving your vision.

Folk Names- Clarry, Orvale, Toute-bonne, Clear Eye, See Bright, Eyebright

Magikcal Uses- This herb finds great use in creating very vivid dreams and aiding in dream recall, especially in terms of divinatory dreams. It is generally helpful in building skills of clairvoyance.

56. Cleavers- (Galium Boreale) You use the fruit of this plant. This plant is known as Baby’s Breathe and Lady’s Bedstraw. It contains citric acid, galitannic acid, and ribichloric acid. Diabetics should not use this herb. When used to excess, it can cause irritation in the mouth and to the tongue.

Folk Magick- Madder’s Cousin, Fragrant Bedstraw.

Magickal Uses: Cleavers cleave, or cling, to fabrics. This can be used in binding spells.

57. Clover, Red- (Trifolium Pratens) The plant was named Trifolium pratense by Carolus Linnaeus in 1753. Pratense is Latin for "found in meadows". You use the flowers of this plant. It contains calcium, cobalt, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, nickel, selenium, sodium, tin, Vitamins A, B Complex, C, F, and P. It is widely grown as a fodder crop, valued for its nitrogen fixation which increases soil fertility. Several Cultivar Groups have been selected for agricultural use, mostly derived from var. sativum. It has become naturalised in many temperate areas, including the Americas and Australasia as an escape from cultivation. The isoflavones and phytoestrogens from Red Clover have been used to treat the symptoms of menopause. Women who are pregnant and breastfeeding should avoid ingesting Red Clover. It has also been reported that red clover can be used for therapeutic purposes for coughs, bronchitis, eczema, sores, scrofula and can be gargled for mouth ulcers and sore throats.

Folk Names: Shamrock, Three-Leaved Grass, Trefoil

Magickal Uses: Red Clover added to the bath water, aids you in dealing with financial arrangement of every kind. Red Clover is al so used in lust potions and the infusion is sprinkled to remove negative spirits.

58. Clover, White- (Trifolium Repens) White Clover is a species of clover native to Europe, North Africa, and West Asia. It has been widely introduced elsewhere in the world as a pasture crop and can be found in disturbed, urban and agricultural areas, lawns and meadows, wet places, especially in the mountains, native to Europe. Besides making an excellent forage crop for livestock, clovers are a valuable survival food: they are high in protein, widespread, and abundant. They are not easy to digest raw, but this can be easily fixed by boiling for 5-10 minutes Dried flowerheads and seedpods can also be ground up into a nutritious flour and mixed with other foods. Dried flowerheads also can be steeped in hot water for a healthy, tasty tea-like infusion.

Folk Names:. St Patrick's Tears was a name used last century for the purple and multi-leafleted form of white clover

Magickal Uses: White Clover is used to work against hexes, and is worn or scattered around the premises for this.

59. Cloves- (Eugenia Caryophyllata) You use the seeds of this plant. It contains calcium, magnesium, phorphorus, potassium, sodium, Vitamins A, B Complex, and C. The essential oil of Cloves may cause allergic reactions and/or irritate the skin.

Folk Names- Mykhet, Carenfil.

Magickal Uses: Burned as an incense, Cloves attract riches, drive away hostile and negative forces, produce spiritual vibrations, and purify the area. Cloves are burned as an incense to stop others from gossiping about you. Worn or carried, Cloves attract the opposite sex and bring comfort to the bereaved.

60. Club Moss- (Lycopodium selago or clavatum) Also called Selago, Foxtail, Lycopod, Vegetable Sulpher, Wolf Claw or Stag's Horn Moss. This toxic, evergreen, mosslike herb has trailing stems, upright branches and developing cones encasing the ripe spores. The spores were once used for gastric and urinary disorders, as an antispasmodic sedative and to coat pills. Blackfoot Indians knew of the spores' blood-stanching, wound-healing and moisture-absorbing properties and inhaled them for nosebleeds and dusted them on cuts. They are still used on wounds and exzema. The spores are explosive when set alight, and used to create theatrical lightening and added to fireworks. Magicians once used them to create "lightening flashes" and other pyrotechnics as needed. These effects were originally intended as a form of sympathetic magic -of evocation by emulation - not simply (or deceptively) as stage effects. The club mosses are found in North America, northern Europe, Asia, and the southern hemisphere. The plants are several inches in height and resemble moss. They creep by means of prostrate stems, which branch upward at intervals, with crowded, linear, simple leaves. Large two valved spore cases product the medicinally active spores. While the whole plant was used by the ancients as a cathartic, the spores were used as a diuretic in edema, a drastic (a forceful agen of cure) in diarrhea and dysentery, a nervine for rabies and spasms, a mild laxative in cases of gout and scurvy, and a corroborant (strengthening agent) for rheumatism. The dose is ten to sixty grains of the spores. The spores also make a dusting powder for skin diseases and diaper rash. Selago can be an active narcotic poison when overused. For this reason it is probably better to use only the spores, which are non-toxic. The whole plant can be used externally, however, as a counterirritant - made into a poultice, it will keep blisters open and kill lice. You use the above-ground portions of the herb, and spores.

Folk Names- Selago, Foxtail, Lycopod, Vegetable Sulpher, Wolf Claw or Stag's Horn Moss. Also known as Muscus terrestris repens

Magical Uses- Druids respected the plant to sucha degree that it was gathered only under strict ritual guidlelines. One of the Ovates would dress in white, bathe both feet in free-running water and offer a sacrifice of bread and spirits, and then with white robe wrapped around the right hand, using a brass hook, would dig up the plant by the roots. When properly gathered, the herb becomes a charm of power and protection. Wear it, add it to incense, adn use it to commune with the Gods and Goddesses.

61. Coffee- (Coffea Arabica) You use the fruit or seed of this plant. It contains caffeine, which is addictive.

Magickal Uses: Coffee grounds may be read in much the same manner as Tea Leaves. Coffee Bean husks are highly reputed for use in uncrossing and jinx removing baths.

62. Cohosh, Black- (Cimicifuga Nacomosa) This herb contains calcium, estrogen, inositol, iron, magnesium, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin A.

Folk Names- Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Bugwart, and Rattleweed.

Magickal Uses: Use Black Cohosh in love sachets and add an infusion to the bath to help in cases of impotency. The herb, carried, helps to strengthen courage in the meek. An infusion of the herb sprinkled around a room or added to the bath, drives away evil presences. Men should carry it with them to help with impotency.

63. Cohosh, Blue- (Caulophyllum thalictroides) The part used is the root. It contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, Vitamins B Complex, and E. Individual with High Blood Pressure or heart problems should not use this herb internally. It is extremely potent, use with care and respect.

Folk Names- Papoose Root, Squawroot, Blueberry Root, Beechdrops, Blue Ginseng, Yellow Ginseng

Magickal Uses: This herb is sometimes used as a good luck charm. Vervain is used for cleansing incenses and baths. Buried in a field, it will make your crops abundant. It is burned to attract wealth, and hung above a bed to prevent nightmares, and above a baby's crib (out of reach!) to offer protection for the little one, and will enable the child to grow up with a love of learning and a happy outlook. Hung in the home it offers protection from negative spells, and is used as a pledge of mutual faith when given to a friend. For a purge, boil and give 9 mornings. A child can take this. Used as tea "for clearing the system". Mix the tea with castor oil for a cold.

64. Coltsfoot- (Tussilago Farfara) You use the leaves of this plant. It contains calcium, copper, iron, manganese, potassium, zinc, Vitamins A, B6, B12, C and P. This is an herb that has herbalist and Japanese scientist at odds. Herbalist in Europe, Britain, and other countries feel this herb is safe for medicinal uses. The Japanese scientist in 1976 conducted tests on rats, which had a high concentration of coltsfoot diet fed to them. The rats developed cancerous tumors of the liver.

Folk Names- Horsehoof, Horsefoot, Foal's Foot, Coughwort, Hallfoot, Ass's Foot, Foalswort, Fieldhove, Bullsfoot, Donnhove, Pas d'âne (French)

Magickal Uses: Add to love sachets and use in spells of peace and tranquility. Coltsfoot is also used to escape injustice and those in power, to avoid being the scapegoat and to protect the family harmony.

65. Comfrey- (Symphytum officinale) You use the leaves and the root of this plant. It contains 18 amino acids, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, protein, Vitamins A, and C.

Folk Names- Slippery Root, Knitbone, Blackwort, Assear, Black Wort, Boneset, Bruisewort, Consolida, Consound, Gum Plant, Healing Herb, Knit Back, Yalluc (Saxon), Ass Ear, Miracle Herb, Wallwort

Magickal Uses: Worn or carried, Comfrey protects and ensures safety during travel. Also, tuck some in your suitcases so that they aren’t lost or stolen.

66. Copal- (Bursera odorata) Copal is a white, pale yellow or yellowish-orange gum resin. When smoldered on charcoal it produces a rich, delicious, piney-lemony fragrance. Copal is North America's equivalent of Frankincense. While it lacks some of frankincense's bittersweet odor, it is a fine substitute. When frankincense if left smoldering on charcoal for some time it eventually emits a very bitter scent. Copal, however, never varies as it burns. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and has been used as incense in religious and magical ceremonies for untold hundreds of years, beginning, perhaps, with the Mayans or even prior to the days of that fables people. The finest copal is a pale to dark yellow color with an intense resinous-citrus odor. It is usually sold in chunks and may contain leaf fragments. You use the resin.

Magical Uses- Burn for protection; cleansing; purification; to promote spirituality; and to purify quartz crystals and other stones before use in magic. May be substituted for Frankincense. A piece of copal may be used as the heart in poppets.

67. Coriander- (Coriandium Sativum) You use the seeds of this plant. It was named after the bedbug, which smells much like this plant.

Folk Names- Chinese Parsley, Cilantro, Cilentro, Culantro

Magickal Uses: Coriander has long been used in love sachets and spells. Add the powdered seeds to warm wine to make an effective lust potion. The seeds are used for healing, especially easing headaches, and are worn for this purpose. If pregnant women eat coriander, their future children will be ingenious.

68. Cornsilk- (Stigmata Maidis) You use the silk of this plant. It contains PABA, silicon, Vitamins B and K. Corn silk is a mild stimulant, diuretic and demulcent, useful in the treatment of bladder irritation and has also been employed in gonorrhea treatments. The seeds are also diuretic and mild stimulants. A poultice can be made from the seeds to treat ulcers, swellings, and rheumatic pains. An infusion of the parched Corn can help control nausea and vomiting in many diseases.

Magickal Uses: Protection, luck, divination; the husks of corn can be used to make corn dollies.

69. Costmary- (Chrysanthemum Balsamaita) You use the leaves of this plant. This plant is known to perk you up when you are tired, just by taking a couple of whiffs of it. In the Christian Dark Ages (medieval times) costmary was associated with Mary Mother of Jesus and used as a treatment for dysentery. Costmary is an astringent, antiseptic, and aperient. Dried costmary leaves were used as bookmarks in Colonial America, primarily in bibles and hymnals, to guard against moths. During long sermons, Christians would take a whiff of costmary’s minty balsmaic smell to revitalize them and guard against boredom.

Folk Names- Alecost, Balsam Herb, Balsamita, Bible Leaf, Costmarie, Herbe Sainte-Marie, Mace.

Magickal Uses- According to one source, costmary repels silverfish. As a representative to Mary, mother of Jesus, they may be used for healing, or as an offering to the Goddess.

70. Cotton- (Gossypium Barbadense) Cotton is a soft fiber that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant (Gossypium spp.), a shrub native to the Indian subcontinent and the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and the Americas. The fiber is most often spun into thread and used to make a soft, breathable textile, which is the most widely used natural-fiber cloth in clothing today. Cotton fibre (once processed to remove seeds and traces of wax, protein, etc.) consists of nearly pure cellulose, a natural polymer. The cottonseed which remains after the cotton is ginned is used to produce cottonseed oil, which after refining can be consumed by humans like any other vegetable oil. The cottonseed meal that is left is generally fed to livestock. In the past, cotton seeds were used by women as an abortifacient.

Magickal Uses: If a piece of cotton is placed in the sugar bowl, good luck will follow, as it will if cotton is thrown over the right shoulder at dawn. In this latter case, the food luck will come before the day is over. Cotton is placed in an aching tooth to stop the pain. Cotton planted or scattered in the yard keeps ghosts away, and cotton balls soaked in vinegar and placed on the widow sills keep evil at bay. To bring back a lost love, place some pepper in a piece of cotton and dew this into a sachet. Wear to make its magick work. Cotton is the best kind of cloth to use for making sachets, or for any time cloth is needed in magick. If you go fishing on a windy day, take twenty cotton seeds with you. Lay them at the edge of the water and you shall have at least one bite. Burning cotton causes rain. The first Chinese paper was made of cotton fiber, as is the modern US dollar bill and federal stationery, therefore cotton can be used in spells to draw money.

71. Couch Grass- (Aropyron Repens) You use the herb part of this plant. It contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, silicon, sodium, vitamins A, B Complex, and C.

Folk Names- Dog Grass, Quick Grass, Witch Grass, Witches Grass.

Magickal Uses: Couch Grass if used to gain love, to break up lovers, to trouble your enemies with nerve complaints, and to stuff a poppet. When carried or sprinkled under the bed it attracts new lovers. Used in all manner of unhexing and uncrossing rituals; the infusion is sprinkled around the premises to disperse entities, and when worn it dispels depression.

72. Cow Parsnip- (Heracleum Lanatum) You use the fruit and root of this plant. It is said that the brown bear, when wounded uses this plant to aide with its healing process. This herb and the deadly Hemlock, look very similar! Dry the root prior to use, as otherwise it is very acrid. This herb is used in New Mexico for a variety of discomforts. In cases of persistent nausea,(but not vomiting), a teaspoon of the dried ground root, made into a cup of tea; often brings relief. (This remedy is also used to treat the "gas" that often comes with hiatus hernia.) Make a seed tincture for use in cases of toothache. For an unsettled stomach, the dose is 3 or 4 drops placed on the tongue. The root and / or seeds act as an antispasmodic to the intestinal tract, and may help in cases of spastic colon. (Only in cases not caused by the nerves) New Mexican traditionalists also use a very strong infusion of the wilted or dried roots to make a bath for people who have recently become paralyzed. This therapy is done daily until it is either apparent there is no benefit; or some nerve function has returned. In Northern New Mexico, a strong "tea" or poultice is applied externally to the face to relieve tic douloureux. It is also said to be good for alieviating aigre. (A temporary paralysis caused by sleeping in drafts, or stale air.)

Folk Names- Cow Cabage, American Masterwort, Wooly Parsnip, Yerba del Oso

Magickal Uses- Binding, Health.

73. Cramp Bark- (Viburnus Opulus) You use the bark, and berries of this plant. It contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, Vitamins C and K. Cramp bark has been a favorite traditional herb for menstrual cramps, thus its signature name. Cramp bark may help ease severe cramps that are associated with nausea, vomiting, and sweaty chills. Research from animal studies shows that cramp bark blocks spasms of smooth muscle.23 Cramp bark is traditionally prepared by placing two teaspoons of the dried bark into a cup of water and bringing it to a boil; it is then simmered gently for 10 to 15 minutes. The tea may be drunk three times per day.24 Alternatively, 4–8 ml of tincture may be used three times per day.

Folk Names- European Cranberry Bush

74. Crowberry- (Empetrum Nigrum) You use the bark, berried, leaves and stems of this plant. In Dena'ina plant-lore in the Outer and Upper Inlet area of Lake Clark, the root is also used as a medicine, being used to remove a growth on an eye and to heal sore eyes. The roots are boiled and the eyes are washed with the strained, cooled tea, to which a little sugar may be added. Some people say blackberry stems can be used in the same way for these ailments. Crowberries contain mostly water. Their vitamin content is low, as is also the concentration of volatile liquids, the lack of which makes them almost odorless. The acidity is lower than is typically encountered in forest berries, and benzene acids are almost absent.

Folk Names- In Newfoundland, crowberry is also known as blackberry.

Magickal Uses- Crush the berries and use their juice as a magickal ink.

75. Culver’s Root- (Varoniscastrum Virgincum) You use the root of this plant. It contains magnesium and potassium. Culver's Root is known as a gentle relaxer and has a tonic effect on the liver and stomach. It aids in gastro-intestinal problems and helps to eliminate congestion. Culver's Root can be taken with another herb that helps to expel flatulence (gas) such as Fennel. Culver's Root helps to purify the blood, aids in diarrhea, fevers, food poisoning, liver problems, stomach disorders and syphilitic conditions. According to one author, the fresh root is toxic.

Folk Names: Sailor’s Knot, Love Knot.

Magickal Uses: Drives away evil, Protection.

76. Currant- (Grossulariaceae) You use the berried, bark, root, and stems of this plant. Currant is of the Ribes species.

77. Cyani- (Centaurea Cyanus) You use the flowers, leaves, and seeds of this plant. It was used by the Indians to treat snakebite. In France, the plant is still used as a remedy for the eyes, including conjunctivitis and inflammations. A strained infusion is used as eyewash, and the petals are applied as a poultice. The petals are also taken as a bitter tonic and stimulant improving digestion, as well as for possibly supporting the liver function. Poultices made from the petals can also be used for eye problems. The petals may also improve resistance to infection. The seeds are used as a mild laxative for children. The leaves are used in decoctions for rheumatic complaints and as a hair rinse to treat scalp eczema. A douche is used to treat vaginal candida infections.

Folk Names- Cornflower, Centaurea, Batchelor’s Buttons, Bluebonnet, Bluebottle, Blue Centaury, Cyani, Bluebow, Hurtsickle, Blue Cap, Cyani-flowers

Magickal Uses- Blue leaves make a lovely ink for Book of Shadows.

78. Cypress- (Cupresus Sempervirens) Cypress is the name applied to many plants in the conifer family Cupressaceae (cypress family). Most plants bearing the common name cypress are in the genera Cupressus and Chamaecyparis, but several other genera in the family carry the name.

Folk Names- Tree of Death.

Magickal Uses: Cypress should be used at times of crises, especially at the death of an friend or relative. It eases the mind and allays grief if worn or carried to funerals. The tree is quite protective when grown near the home and boughs of cypress are used in protective and blessing capacities. Since the Cypress is the symbol of eternity and immortality , the wood has long been carried to lengthen life. To make a healing wand of Cypress, slowly cut, over a three month period, a branch from a Cypress Tree. This is known as a ‘healing stock’ and should be used only in healing rituals. Make passes over the sick person, touch the afflicted area and then plunge the tip into a fire to cleanse it. Also used in invocations to the Gods. The root and cones of the Cypress are also healing, as in the greenery when dried and burned as incense. Throw a sprig of Cypress in to a grave to give deceased luck and love in the hereafter. A mallet of Cypress wood was once used to discover thieves, but as far as is known the exact procedure is lost.

79. Damiana- (Turnera Aphrodisiaca) You use the leaves of this plant. It is said to restore the natural sexual function safely.

Magickal Uses- Damiana is used in lust infusions as well as lust spell. It is also burned to produce visions. Damiana Leaves calls errant lovers, finds missing people and animals.

80. Dandelion- (Taraxacum Officianle) Dandelion means ‘tooth of the lion,’ in French. You use the leaves and root of this plant. It contains calcium, cobalt, copper, iron, nickel, phosphorus, potassium, protein, sodium, Vitamins A, B, C, and E.

Folk Names- Blowball, Cankerwort, Lion's Tooth, Piss-a-Bed, Priest's Crown, Puffball, Swine Snout, White Endive, Wild Endive

Magickal Uses: To find out how long you will live, blow the seeds off the head of a Dandelion. You will live as many years as there are seeds left on the head. To tell the time, blow three times at the seed head. The number left is the hour. The root, when dried, roasted, and ground like coffee, is used to make a tea. This infusion will promote psychic powers. This same tea, steaming and placed beside the bed, will call spirits. To send a message to a loved one, blow at the seed head in his or her direction and visualize your message. Dandelion, buried in the Northwest corner of the house, brings favorable winds.

81. Deadly Nightshade- (Atropa Belladonna) You use the leaves of this plant. It was once believed that this plant was the devil’s favorite. Do not use internally or externally, and deadly nightshade can literally be deadly! No part of this plant should be used, touched, or eaten. The skin can absorb the poison of the herb. Signs of poisoning are dilated pupils, flushed skins, dryness of the mouth and throat, nausea, paralysis, coma, and death.

Folk Names- Belladonna, Banewort, Black Cherry, Deadly Nightshade, Death's Herb, Devil's Cherries, Fair Lady, Great Morel, Naughty Man's Cherries, Sorcerer's Berry, Witch's Berry

Magickal uses: Used in medieval flying ointments (symptoms of deadly nightshade poisoning include vivid hallucinations and a sense of flying).

82. Devil’s Claw- (Harpagophytum Procumbens) You use the root of this plant. It is best known for cleansing the blood and lymph organs.

Folk Names- Grapple, Wood Spider.

Magickal Uses: This root calms anger, reduces the pain of loss, and brings harmony.

83. Devil’s Club- (Oplopanax Horridum) You use the bark, branches, and stems of this plant. It contains an insulin like substance. It has therapeutic power in all realms. The Nootka, a tribe native to Alaska, consider the plant to be therapeutic on all realms and use it ‘for everything’. In addition to the more exotic uses cited above, devil's club charcoal was mixed with bear grease for blue skin tattooing. The powdered inner bark was used as a masking deodorant and as a dusting powder for babies tending to "diaper rash". The deodorant application was for the entire house as well as for individuals; the odor of devil's club is very distinctive; for some Anglos the smell is nauseating; indeed, for some indigenes the strong tea was a powerful emetic when mixed with seal oil used ritually for purification. The fresh inner bark pieces were applied to the breast to stop milk flow. A wash or paste made from fresh devil's club berries was used to chase head lice and quell dandruff strong tea or decoction of the inner barks of roots and or stems was used by west coast indigenes for the following (please note that a general weakness and diarrhea can present at the onset of regular use) to relieve viral cold symptoms, to combat tuberculosis, to combat and cure adult-onset diabetes, to resolve "stomach pain", to treat cancer, as a diuretic, as a topical wash for staphylococcus or streptococcus infections, to re-establish menstrual flow after giving birth, used internally ( strong infusions were consumed exclusively for several days, excluding all food and water) and externally( as a topical wash ) for rheumatism and arthritis, used as a laxative, consumed regularly as a general health tonic, gargled for sore throat and hoarseness, used to quell fevers

Folk Names- Alaskan Ginseng.

Magickal Uses- Devil’s Club is extremely important to the indigenous people living where it grows, not just medicinally, but spiritually. It is used by different tribes for purification and cleansing; for protection against the supernatural, epidemics and evil influences; to bring on luck; for fighting witchcraft; as face paint; and in ritual to gain supernatural powers. Devil’s Club is thought to be a link between the mundane and supernatural worlds.

84. Devil’s Shoestring- (Vibumum Alnifolium) Devil's Shoestring is the common name for several plants that grow in North America. When found as an ingredient in mojo hands made by African-American hoodoo doctors, the name refers to various species of Viburnum, usually Viburnum alnifolium (alder-leafed viburnum or hobblebush), but sometimes the related species Viburnum opulus (cramp-bark) or Viburnum prunifolium (black haw). These plants are in the honeysuckle family and all of them grow in the woods. The roots of all three are used medically as anti-spasmodics, especially to ease menstrual cramps. All three species are more or less interchangeable medically and magically, as far as i know, but if you order cramp-bark from a medicial herb company, you'll probably get cut-and-sifted chunklets of root bark, and for hoodoo you want the whole long roots, so you will probably have to order Devil's Shoestrings from an occult supply company. The "strings" of Devil's Shoestrings are not string-like at all, rather they are long and flexible, sort of like rattan or honeysuckle vine, only they are roots, not canes. The big ones are smooth and thicker than pencils; the little ones are wiry and thin, like St. John's wort roots. In old oral histories of hoodoo, some folks call them "twigs," because they somewhat resemble sucker growth on a fruit tree ... only without the leaf-buds. Many spells call for nine pieces, so when buying, you should try to get nine pieces that match in size and length, no matter whether they are thick or thin.

Magickal Uses: This herb wards off evil when worn around the neck, and protects its bearer against accidental poisoning. Gambler’s carry Devil’s Shoestrings as a good luck charm. Cut the root into small pieces, place in a jar filled with whiskey and spirits of camphor. When you need power of any knds, take out a piece of root and rub your hands. Then use the root in the appropriate way (i.e., if money is desired, place near money or your wallet.) A piece of Devil’s Shoestring carried in the pocket while seeking employment, or while having problems at work, will either help you get hired, or will smooth out the difficulties. Also carry when asking for a raise in pay. It also stops gossip and wards off nosey neighbors.

85. Dill- (Anethum Graveolens) You use the leaves and seeds of this plant. It is best known as a medicinal plant for increasing the appetite.

Folk Names- Aneton, Dill Weed, Dilly, Garden Dill

Magickal Uses: The herb is protective when hung at the door and carried in protective sachets. Placed in the cradle, it protects children. If it is placed over the door, no one ill-disposed or envious of you can enter your house. Dill, owing to the number of seeds that plant procedures, is used in money spells. Added to the bath, it makes the bather irresistible, and Dill stimulates lust if eater or smelled (which is why Dill pickles are so popular). Smell Dill to cure hiccups.

86. Dock- (Rummex spp.) You use the leaves and root of this plant. It is best known as a laxative. It is high in Vitamin C. Do not eat the fresh leaves, unless properly prepared. You should boil twice in changes water to make it safe for internal use.

Folk Names- Yellow Dock

Magickal Uses: The seeds of the common Dock are used in money spells, and money incenses. They are also made into an infusion, which is sprinkled about the place of business to attract customers. When the seeds of the dock are tied to the left arm of a woman they help her to conceive a child.

87. Dong Quai- (Angelica Sinensis) You use the root of this plant. It contains Vitamins A, B 12, and E. This herb is botanically related to Angelica.

Folk Names- Empress of the Herbs, Sovereign herb for women, The Female Ginseng

Magickal Uses: Fertility; rebirth; prophetic dreams; new projects, ideas

88. Dragon’s Blood- (Daemonorops Draco) Dragon's blood is a bright red resin that is obtained from different species of four distinct plants genera Croton, Dracaena, Daemonorops, and Pterocarpus. The red resin was used in ancient times as varnish, medicine, incense, and dye. It continues to be employed for the aforementioned purposes by some, down to the present time. A great degree of confusion existed for the ancients in regard to the source and identity of dragon's blood. Dracaena resin, "true" dragon's blood, and the poisonous mineral cinnabar (mercury sulphide) were often confused by the ancient Romans, as there appears to be a tendency to call all things that are bright red "dragon's blood". In ancient China, little or no distinction was made between the dragon's blood from the different species. Both Dracaena and Daemonorops resins are still often marketed in contemporary times as dragon's blood with little or no distinction between the plant sources.

Folk Names- Blood, Blume, Calumus draco, Draconis resina, Sanguis draconis, Dragon's Blood Palm.

Magickal Uses: This resin from a palm tree is burned to entice errant lovers to return. This is usually done by women seated near an open window, looking outside, at night. A stick of Dragon’s Blood placed under the pillow or mattress will cure impotency. The dried resin is a powerful protectant when carried, sprinkled, around the home, or smoldered as incense. It will also drive evil and negativity away when burned. A pinch of Dragon’s Blood added to other incenses increases their potency and power. To quiet a noisy house, powder some Dragon’s Blood, mix it with sugar and salt, and place in a bottle. Cover this tightly and secure it somewhere in your home where it won’t be found. You’ll have peace and quiet.

89. Echinacea- (Echinacea Augustfiolia) You use the root of this plant. It contains copper, iodine, iron, potassium, sulfur, Vitamins A, C, and E.

Folk Names- Black Sampson, Coneflower, Purple Coneflower, Niggerhead, Rudbeckia, Brauneria pallida

Magical Uses: Enchinacea was used by Amerindians as an offering to spirits to ensure and strengthen spells.

90. Elderberry- (Sambucus spp.) You use the flowers of this plant. It is known as a carminative, diaphoretic, and stimulant. Shrubs contain cyanogenic glucosies, which releases cyanide and an unknown cathartic. Ingesting parts of the root, stems, and leaves may cause an upset stomach.

Folk Names- Ellhorn (Low Saxon), Hollunder (German), Elderberry, Lady Elder, Black Berried Elder, Old Gal, Old Lady, Pipe Tree, Rob Elder, Tree of Doom, Bour Tree (14th Century), Bore Tree, Elrum, Alhuren, Battree, Hylder, Hylantree, Eldrum (Anglo-Saxon), Sureau (French), Sweet Elder.

Magickal Uses: If worn, Elder wards off attackers of every kind. Hung over the doorways and windows it keeps evil from the house. It also has the power to force an evil magician to release any enchantments or spells they may have cast against you. The berries, when carried, protect against evil and negativity. Grown in the garden, elder protects the household against the ravages of sorcery, and shields it from lightning. To bless a person, place, or thing scatter the leaves and berries of the Elder to the four winds in the name of the person or object to be blessed. Then scatter some more elder over the person or object itself, and it is done. To lose a fever, poke an elder twig into the ground while keeping completely silent. Toothaches may be alleviated by chewing on an elder twig, and then placing it into a wall. When grown near the home, the Elder gives prosperity to the household, and the sticks placed about the house protect against robbers and snakes. Elder is used at weddings to bring good luck to the couple, and pregnant women kiss the tree for good fortune for the coming baby. Place Elderberries beneath your pillow if you have difficulty sleeping. They’ll allow you to slumber peacefully. Carry elder to preserve you from committing adultery. Many think that it is dangerous to burn Elder-Wood, and some Gypsies strictly forbade its use as firewood. The long version of the Wiccan Rede, written by Doreen Valiente, contains the line “Elder be the Lady’s tree, burn it and cursed you’ll be,” however, ceremonial magicians have used its woods in fashioning magick wands for centuries.

91. Elecampane- (Inula Helenuim) You use the root of this plant. It contains calcium, potassium, and sodium.

Folk Names- Scabwort, Elf Dock, Wild Sunflower, Horesheal, Velvet Dock

Magickal Uses: Worn, Elecampane attracts love. Sew up some of the leaves or flowers in pink cloth, or make a sachet. It is also carried for protection, and the herb smoldered on charcoal aids in sharpening psychic powers, particularly when scrying. It is also used in spells in which you are seeking the truth, or healing of the mind.

92. Ephedra- (Ephedra Species) You use the branches of this plant. It is best known as an asthma drug. It contains cobalt, copper, nickel, strontium, and Vitamin B 12. It is known as the Chinese herb ma huang.

Folk Names- Desert Tea, Desert Herb, Morman Tea, Squaw Tea, and Whorehouse Tea. The name Morman Tea originated with the use of the tea by Mormans who used ephedra as a replacement stimulant for the coffee and black tea they couldn't drink. Ephedra tea was served in brothels in the 1800's because it had been claimed to cure gonorrhea and syphilis. Do not try this remedy these days, though, ephedra didn't work.

93. Eucalyptus- (Eucalyptus Globules) You use the leaves and oil of this plant. It is bestknown as a decongestant. May cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and muscle spasms, when large doses are taken internally.

Folk Names- Blue Gum Tree, Stringy Bark Tree

Magickal Uses: The leaves are used to stuff healing poppets and are carried to maintain good health. To relieve colds, ring green candles with the leaves and pods and burn them to the socket, visualizing the person (or yourself) as being completely healthy. Also, hang a small branch or twig of Eucalyptus over the sick bed. String the immature (green) pods on green thread and wear to help heal sore throats. Placed beneath the pillow, the pod guards against colds. The leaves are also carried for protection.

94. Evening Primrose- (Oenothera Biennis) You use the bark, leaves, and oil of this plant. It contains magnesium, potassium, and some other minerals. The entire plant is edible. The root from the first-year growth is a nutritious pot herb. Evening primrose oil is valued for its antioxidant properties, however, it’s use by persons with epilepsy is discouraged because evening primrose oil appears to lower the effectiveness of medications used to treat epilepsy.

Folk Names- Its Latin name is derived from the Greek word oinos for wine and thera for hunt and reflects the folk belief that the herb could minimize the ill effect of over-indulgence in wine following a hunt.

Magickal Uses- Some use this plant in hunting magic, perhaps by its association with the Moon and thereby with the Diana, the Huntress. It is also a fairy plant, from which it is said the Fay collect dew to make potions. The flowers represent fickleness in the Victorian language of flowers, perhaps because as the season progresses, the flowers, which normally open only at dusk, will open in the morning but not have a scent until the evening. This might be a good herb for shapeshifting.

95. Eyebright- (Euphrasia Officinalis) You can use the whole plant, except for the root. It contains copper, iodine, iron, silicon, zinc, Vitamins A, B Complex, C, D, and E.

Folk Names- Euphrosyne, Red Eyebright, Euphrasia

Magickal Uses: Brewed into a tea, and drunk, Eyebright clears the mind and aids the memory. The infusion applied to the eyelids on cotton-pads induces magical clairvoyance, but it must be persisted in before results are achieved. Carry to increase psychic powers. Also, use when you need to see the truth in a matter.

96. False Unicorn- (Chamaelirium Luteum) You use the root of this plant. It contains calcium, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, sulfur, zinc, and is high in Vitamin C. False Unicorn, or Unicorn Root is a name given to several plants in the Lily family, which also share some common names. One of their shared names is Devil’s Bit, and under that name they are magickally interchangeable with Scabiosa Succisa, an unrelated plant in the Aster family.

Magickal Uses: The long trailing roots of False Unicorn root, so the legend goes, possessed not only extremely beneficial healing properties, but extraordinary magic. This so angered the Devil, that he bit off all the roots, his rage so powerful that to this day the roots have not been able to grow back. But the remaining stub is still imbued with good medicine, and every spring it is able to put forth the tall spike of beautiful blazing-star blossoms as a reminder that the power of goodness can always avert the forces of evil. False unicorn aids men in love affairs, but only a whole, unbroken root may be employed—and since these are unobtainable in commerce, they must be dug in the wild by the prospective users. Men carry Unicorn Root in a conjure bag to enhance virility and to draw love from a woman. Once they have the woman’s love, they may hide the root in her bureau drawer or her closet among her clothing, and she will continue to love them so log as the root remains undisturbed and in place. To keep a male lover faithful, some gay men bind two whole Unicorn Roots together tightly with thread and dress them daily with Stay With Me Oil.

97. Fennel- (Foeniculum Vulgare) You use the seeds of this plant. It contains potassium, sodium, and sulfur. Fennel Oil may be harmful to those who have allergies or sensitive skin.

Folk Names- Fenkel, Sweet Fennel, Wild Fennel

Magickal Uses: Grown around the home, Fennel confers protection. Wearing a piece of Fennel in the left shoe will prevent wood ticks from biting your legs. Fennel is also hung up at windows and doors to ward off evil spirits, and the seeds can be carried for the same reason. Fennel is used in purification sachets, as well as in healing mixtures.

98. Fenugreek- (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum) You use the seeds of this plant. It contains chlorine, iron, lecithin, Vitamins A, B 1, B2, B3, and D.

Folk Names- Bird's Foot, Greek Hayseed

Magickal Uses: To bring money into the household, a few Fenugreek seeds can be added to mop water (or a small amount of a Fenugreek infusion). Also, half-fill a small jar with Fenugreek and leave open in the house to attract money. Add a few seeds every couple of days until the jar is full; then empty the Fenugreek out and begin again. Return the spent herb to the ground.

99. Ferns- Especially Male Fern (Dryopteris filixmas), Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum), Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum), Lady Fern, Polypody, or Oak Fern (Polypodium vulgare). The Druids classified ferns as sacred trees. Uncurled fronds of Male fern were gathered at Midsummer, dried and carried for good luck. The mysterious regeneration of ferns led to the ancient belief that their seed could confer invisibility. The root was added to love potions and the fronds eaten by those embarking on love quests. The fall gathered root is a remedy for tapeworm. A few hours after it has been ingested, a purgative is given. Begin the vermifuge process by eating fresh garlic. Take one to four teaspoons of the liquid extract of the root, or of the powdered root, on an empty stomach and follow several hours later with castor oil. Caution: do not ingest alcohol while taking this herb. Overdose can result in blindness and death. The roots are added to healing salves for wounds and rubbed into the limbs of children with rickets. You use the leaves and roots of this plant.

Magical Uses- Fern "seeds" are said to render on invisible if gathered on Midsummer's Eve. Ferns are also said to be an herb of immortality. Moonwort (Botrychium lunaria) is especially effective if gathered by moonlight. This fern aids in opening locks and breaking charms, is used in love spells and has the alchemical reputation of being an herb to convert quicksilver into silver. Use it to conjure money. Burned indoors, dried male fern fronds produce a very strong wall of protection. Burned outdoors they produce rain. Use for: Luck; Love; Banishing; Releasing; Exorcism; Defense.

100. Feverfew- (Chrysanthemum Parthenium) Also known as Featherfoil or Flirtwort. Semievergreen Feverfew has pungent, divided, medium to yellow-green leaves and white daisy flowers appearing in summer. The leaves add a bitter tang to food and are found in digestive apéritifs. They relax blood vessels, reduce inflammation and are mildly sedative. Feverfew's importance lies in its success in reducing some migraines. Chewed daily its accumulative effect is to reduce headache pains and inhibit the secretion of a compound implicated in migraine and arthritis; infused flowering tops are applied to ease headaches and arthritic swellings. A tea is taken for tinnitus and irregular periods. Warning: Fresh leaves can irritate the mouth. You use the leaves of this plant. It is best known for its use in treating favors.

Folk Names- Featherfoil, Febrifuge Plant, Flirtwort, Featherfew, Pyrethrum Parthenium, Bachelor's Buttons

Magickal Uses: Carry with you for protection against colds and fevers, as well as accidents. Travelers carry it as a ward against sickness or accidents during their journeys. Protection; Purification; Defense; Cleansing.

101. Fireweed- (Epilobium Angustifolium) You use the leaves, root, and you can even eat the young plants like turnip greens.

Folk Names- Dodder, Beggarweed, Devil's Guts, Hellweed, Lady's Laces, Love Vine, Scaldweed, Strangle Tare, Witches Hair

Magickal Uses- Love Divination, Knot Magic.

102. Flax- (Linum Usitatissimim) You use the seeds of this plant. It contains calcium, and potassium Immature seeds are the only poisonous part of this herb. Signs of poisoning include increased breathing, gasping, staggering, weakness, paralysis, and convulsion.

Folk Names- Linseed.

Magickal Uses: Flax Seeds are used in money spells. A few can be placed in the pocket, wallet or purse, or a jar should be placed on the altar and a few coins, plus some flax seed, added. This should be repeated each day to attract money. A bit of Flax in the shoe wards off poverty. The blue Flax flowers are worn as a preservative against sorcery. To protect yourself while asleep, mix equal parts Flax Seed and mustard seed and place this mixture next to your bed. On the other side of the bed place a pan of cold water. You will be guarded during your slumber. Alternatively, a combination of red pepper and flax seed, kept in a box somewhere in the house, prevents evil from entering. To ensure that your child grows up to be a beautiful or handsome adult, let him or her dance among growin flax at the age of seven years. Sprinkle the altar with Flax Seed while performing healing rituals, or include it in healing mixtures. To help lumbago, tie a hank of Flax around the loins.

103. Foxglove- (Digitalis Purpurea) You use the leaves and oil of this plant. The history of this plant goes back to 1000 AD. It contains digitoxin. This herb is used mainly for reviving heart failure. It produced digitalis and digitoxin from the powdered leaves and oils. The herb can cause death. Use only with medicinal supervision.

Folk Names- Fairy Gloves, Fairy Fingers, Dead Men's Bells, Cow-Flop, Digitalis, Dog;s Finger, Fairy Weed, Fairy Petticoats, Fairy Ghimbles, Floppy-Dock, Floptop Folk's Gloves, Fox Bells, The Great Herb, Mouth, Lusmore, Lus na mbau side (Irish Gaelic), Our Lady's Glove, Witches Bells, Witches Thimbles.

Magickal Uses: Grown in the garden it protects it, as well as the home. In the past, housewives in Wales used the leaves of the Foxglove to make black dye, which they used to paint crossed lines on their cottage’s stone floors. This was done to keep evil from entering the house.

104. Frankincense- (Boswellia carteri) A small tree or shrub, with pinnate leaves, and white or pale pink flowers. It yields a natural oleo-resin gum, which is used to make a healing incense, which induces a meditative state. Frankincense essential oil is also useful in promoting spirituality and meditative states. Dilute before applying to the skin as it may be irritating. Pliny claimed that Frankincense was an antidote to hemlock poisoning. Avicenna advocated its use for tumors, fevers, vomiting, and dysentary. Chinese herbalists use it in powder form and in teas for rheumatism and menstrual pain, and externally as a wash for sores and bruises. The dose is three to six grains in a glass of wine; or twenty drops of the tincture. Frankincense is highly antiseptic and the scent is said to calm and clear the mind. Caution, Prolonged use of resins can damage the kidneys. You use the resin of this plant.

Folk Names- Incense, Olibans, Olibanum, Olibanus

Magickal Uses- Sacred to the Sun God Ra, frankincense is buned in rites of exorcism, purification, and protection. It is said to accelerate spiritual growth. Rosemary may be used as a substitute. (Oil)Anoint tools, sachets or the body. Use for spirituality, exorcism, purification, luck and protection rites. (Resin)burn for protection, exorcism, spirituality, love, consecration, blessing, energy, strength, visions, healing, meditation, power and courage.

105. Galangal- (Alpinia officionalis or A. galanga) Also known as Low John the Conquerer or Siamese Ginger. Galangal has dark green, sword-shaped leaves, white flowers with pink veins, round red seed capsules, and a rhizomous rootstalk that smells of ginger and camphor. The rhizome has a spicy, gingerlike flavor used in Southeast Asia soups and curries. The young shoots and flowers are eaten raw and the flowers can be boiled or pickled. The rhizome yields an essential oil, essence d'Amali, used in perfumes.

Folk Names- Low John the Conquerer, Chewing John, China Root, Colic Root, East India Catarrh Root, Galingal, Gargaut, India Root, Kaempferia Gaanga, Rhizoma galangae, Galanga, Kæmpferia Galange, Siamese Ginger.

Magical Uses- Use tincture for luck, money, protection, exorcism and psychic development. Ginger can be substituted.

106. Gardenia- (Gardenia jasmenoides) This evergreen shrub or small tree has exquisitely scented white double flowers and orange-red fruits, with glossy, dark green leaves. You use the flowers.

Magical Uses: Health, Healing; Love; Peace; Psychic Awareness; Spirituality. Place fresh blossoms in sick rooms or on healing altars to aid the process. Add dried petals to healing mixtures. Dried gardenia is scattered around a room to induce peaceful vibrations. Add to Moon incenses. Gardenias are used in love spells, and to attract good spirits during rituals. They have very high spiritual vibrations.

107. Garlic- (Allium Sativum) You use the fruit of this plant. It contains calcium, copper, iron, manganese, potassium, selenium, sulfur, zinc, Vitamins A, B, and C. Garlic should not be applied directly to the skin, it may cause skin irritation and blistering of the skin. The Greeks believe that this herb is so powerful, that by simply saying the word ‘skortha’, which is Greek for Garlic, will avert the evil eye.

Folk Names- Ajo (Spanish), Poor Man's Treacle, Stinkweed

Magickal Uses: Garlic was once worn to guard against the plague. It is still used to absorb diseases. Simply rub fresh, peeled clovers of garlic onto the afflicted part of the body, and then throw into running water. An old spell utilized garlic in protecting against hepatitis. To do this, simply wear thirteen cloves of Garlic at the end of a co rd around the neck for thirteen days. On the last day, in the middle of the night, walk to a corner of an intersection of two streets, remove the necklace, throw it behind you and run home without looking back. Garlic is also extremely protective. Sailors carry some while on board ship to protect against its wreckage. Soldiers wore Garlic as a defense in the Middle Ages, while Roman soldiers ate it to give them courage. It is placed in the home to guard against the intrusion of evil, to keep out robbers and thieves, and is hug over the door to repel envious people. Garlic is especially protective to new homes. Worn, garlic guards against foul weather as well as monsters, and it also shields you from the blows of your enemies. Garlic is also placed beneath children’s pillows to protect them while asleep, and brides once carried a clove of garlic in her pocket for good luck and to keep evil far from her on her big day. Rubbed onto pots and pans before cooking in them, garlic removes negative vibrations which might otherwise contaminate the food. When eaten, Garlic acts as a lust inducer, and when a magnet or lodestone is rubbed with garlic it loses its powers.

108. Genitian- (Teucrium Chamaedrys) You use the root of this plant. It contains inositol, iron, lead, manganese, niacin, silicon, sulfur, tin, zinc, and Vitamin B Complex and F. This herb should not be used by pregnant women or by individuals who suffer from high blood pressure. When overdose occurs you may experience nausea and vomiting.

Folk Names- Bitter Root.

Magickal Uses: Gentian is added to love baths and sachets. When used in any incense or sachet, Gentian adds a great deal of extra power. It is also used to break hexes and curses.

109. Geranium- (Pelargonium spp.) You use the oil, leaves, and petals of this plant. It is best known as an astringent.

Folk Names- Scented Geranium

Magickal Uses: Geraniums of all types are protective when grown in the garden or brought into the home freshly cut and placed into water. Geraniums confer protection from snakes. A plot of red geraniums, planted near the Witch’s cottage, told of coming visitors by their movements. The flowers were magickally charged to point to the direction of the approaching strangers and thus warn the Witch of the impending arrival. Banks or pots of red geraniums are used in love spells, while white varieties increase fertility. Curanderos in comtemporary Mexico cleanse and heal patients by brushing them with red Geraniums, together with fresh Rue and Pepper Tree branches. The Rose Geranium with its highly scented leaves is used in protection sachets, or the fresh leaves are rubbed onto doorknobs, and windows to protect them. All of the scented Geraniums have various magickal properties, most of which can be deduced from the scent (nutmeg, lemon, peppermint, etc.) Nutmeg-scented Geraniums possess much the same powers as nutmeg, and so on.

110. Germander- (Teucrium Chamaedrys) You use the herb and leaves of this plant. It is best know as a cure for gout and rheumatism.

Folk Names- Bird’s Eye.

111. Ginger- (Zingiber Officinale) You use the root of this plant. It contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, Vitamins A, B Complex, and C.

Folk Names- African Ginger

Magickal Uses: Eating Ginger before performing spells will lend them power, since you have been ‘heated up’ by the Ginger. This is especially true of love spells, in which ginger is much used. Whole Ginger roots are planted and grown to attract money, or the powdered root is sprinkled into pockets or onto money for this purpose. Ginger is also used in success spells, or to ensure the success of a magickal operation In the Pacific Dobu islanders make much use of ginger in their magick. They chew it and spit it at the ‘seat’ of an illness to cure it, and also spit chewed ginger at an oncoming storm, while at sea, to halt it.

112. Ginseng, American- (Panax Quinquefolius) You use the root of this plant. It contains calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, riboflavin, silicon, sulfur, thiamin, tin, Vitamins A, B12, and E.

Folk Names- Sang, Wonder of the World Root, Tartar Root, Five Fingers, Red Berry, Man's Health, Aralia quinquefolia

Magickal Uses: The root is carried to attract love, as well as to guard one’s health, to draw money, and to endure sexual potencies. Ginseng will also bring beauty to all who carry it. Burn Ginseng to ward off evil spirits and to break hexes and curses. A tea of Ginseng is used as a powerful lust-inducing drink, whether alone or mixed with other like herbs. Hold Ginseng Root in your hands, visualize your wish into the root and throw it into running water. Or, carve your wish onto a root and toss it into water. Ginseng can be a substitute for Mandrake.

113. Goldenrod- (Solidago spp.) You use the flowers and leaves of this plant. It is best known in folk remedies as a cure for the body and finances. The pollen properties contained in this herb may cause an allergic reaction in those who suffer from allergies.

Folk Names- Aaron's Rod, Blue Mountain Tea, Goldruthe, Gonea Tea, Sweet Scented Goldenrod, Solidago, Verg d'Or, Wound Weed, Woundwort

Magical Uses- Money, Divination

114. Golden Seal- (Hydrastis Canadensis) You use the rhizome and root of this plant. It contains calcium, copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, Vitamins A, B Complex, C, E, and F. This is another controversial herb concerning safety. Hydrastine is a major component of this herb and is considered toxic and dangerous. When taken internally, this herb has had fatal results. Pregnant women should not digest this herb as it may cause miscarriage.

Folk Names- Eye Balm, Eye Root, Ground Rasberry, Indian Dye, Indian Paint, Jaundice Root, Orange Root, Tumeric Root, Warnera, Wild Curcurma, Yellow Puccoon, Yellow Root

Magickal Uses: To see your future love, wear a piece of goldenrod. He or she will appear on the morrow. When held in the hand, the flower nods in the direction of hidden or lost objects, or where buried treasure lies. If Goldenrod springs up suddenly near the house door, unexpected good fortune will soon rain upon the family living there. Goldenrod is also used in money spells.

115. Gotu Kola- (Hydrocotyle Aeiatica) You use the herb part of this plant. It contains magnesium, some minerals, Vitamins A. Be, E, G, and K. In recent animal studies, oral gotu kola has been shown to have anticonvulsant, pain-relieving, and sedative effects. All of these central nervous system effects are thought to be related to increased levels of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) that are associated with taking gotu kola.

Folk Names- Bramhi, Centella asiatica, Indian Pennywort, Marsh Penny

Magickal Uses: Use in meditation incenses. Burn a small amount prior to, but not during, meditation.

116. Grindelia- (Grindelia spp.) You use the flowers and leaves of this plant. It contains arsenic, cadium, lead, selenium, tin, and zinc. When taken in large doses it may cause drowsiness, lowering of the heart rate, increase blood pressure, and urinary irritation. Grindelia (Grindelia robusta, G. squarossa ) An expectorant and sedative with an action resembling atropine. As a tea the leaves and flowers can be used interchangeably. For tincturing, the flowers are preferable. Use as a tea for bronchitis and wherever an expectorant is needed. It is a useful antispasmodic for dry hacking coughs, alone or combined with Yerba Santa, a tablespoon in tea as needed. The tincture is especially useful for bladder and urethra infections, one-fourth teaspoon in water every four hours. Topical use of the tincture or a poultice of the crushed flowers is often helpful in poison oak inflammations and as a lotion for dermatitis. A mild sedative and cardiac relaxant, although not always reliable. Its unpleasant bitterness makes it useful as a mild stomach tonic.

117. Hawthorn- (Crategnus Oxyacantha) You us the berries of this plant. It contains aluminum, beryllium, iron, nickel, phosphorus, silicon, sodium, sulfur, zinc, and is rich in Vitamins B Complex. When taken in large doses, this herb becomes toxic.

Folk Names- May Tree, May Blossom, White Thorn, Bread and Cheese Tree, Gaxels, Hagthorn, Halves, Haw, Hazels, Huath, Ladies Meat, May, May Bush, Mayflower, Quick, Thorn, Tree of Chastity.

Magickal Uses: Hawthorn has long been used to increase fertility. Because of this power it is incorporated into weddings, especially those performed in the spring. The leaves, curiously enough, are also used to enforce or maintain chastity or celibacy. The leaves are placed beneath the mattress or around the bedroom for this purpose. Carried in a sachet on a fishing trip Hawthorn ensures a good catch, and worn or carried it promotes happiness in the troubled, depressed, or sad. Hawthorn protects against lightning, and in the house in which it resides, no evil ghosts may enter. It is also powerful for protecting against damage to the house from storms. The Romans placed Hawthorn candles in cradles to guard the child from evil spells. In the past most Witch’s garden contained at least one Hawthorn hedge. The Hawthorn is sacred to the fairies, and is part of the tree fairy triad of Britain: “Oak, Ash, and Thorn,’ and where all three grow together it is said that you will see fairies.

118. Hazel Nuts- (Corylus avellana) Also called European Filbert. A Druid sacred tree, Hazel is a deciduous, suckering shrub with pendulous male catkins in spring and clusters of nuts in autumn. The leaves have served as a tobacco substitute. Hazel nuts are rich in phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and copper. Culpepper says that hazel nuts with mead or honey will cure a chronic cough. These are made into an "electuary". Grind the nuts in an electric blender, then add mead or honey or form a past, which is eaten several times a day in tablespoon doses. Add pepper to discharge phlegm.

Folk Names- European Filbert, Coll.

Magical Uses- Hazel is an ancient Celtic tree of wisdom, inspiration, and poetry. Hazel nuts are eaten before divination. Diancecht, the god of healing, invented a porridge that would cure colds, sore throats, and worms. According to legend, it consisted of hazel buds, dandelions, chickweed, sorrel, and oatmeal. It was to be taken in the mornings and evenings. Wands of Hazel symbolize white magic and healing. Forked sticks are used to find water or buried treasure. If you are outside and in need of magical protection quickly, draw a circle around yourself with a hazel branch. To enlist the aid of plant fairies, string hazelnuts on a cord and hang up in your house or ritual room. Healing; Protection; Luck; Clairvoyance; Divination; Inspiration; Wisdom; Defense; Fertility; Wishes.

119. Heather- (Calluna vulgaris) A Druid Sacred Herb, there are more than a thousand cultivars from this low-growing, evergreen species, which has scale like leaves and crowded racemes of flowers. Heather provides a support system for rural farmers, who use it for fuel, thatch, fodder, tea, and as a dye. Growing the plants increases the soils fertility. The flowering shoots of heather are used for insomnia, stomach pains, coughs, and skin problems. Heather, used fresh or dry, strengthens the heart and slightly raises the blood pressure. Heather is slightly diuretic. Fresh or dried heather shoots are simmered, four teaspoons to a cup of water; the dose is one-half cup a day. You use the flowering shoots of this plant.

Folk Names- There are more than a thousand cultivars of heather. Also known as Heath, Scottish Heather, Common Heather, Ling.

Magical Uses- Heather is a Goddess herb associated with the planet Venus and sacred to Isis. It is carried as a guard against rape and other violent crimes, or just to bring good luck. White heather is the best for this purpose. Heather when burned with fern outside attracts rain, or dip heather and fern in water and sprinkle around to conjure rain. Heather has also long been used to conjure ghosts. Red Heather is used for passion, to start or end an affair. Purple for spiritual development. White for cooling passions of unwanted suitors.

120. Hellabore, American- (Veratrum Viride) The part most commonly used is the rhizome. This herb was discovered by the American Indians who learned of it’s medicinal uses. To be useful, American Hellebore must be toxic to a degree, which makes it dangerous, if you do not know what you are doing. If you experience burning in the throat, impaired vision, stomach pains, and paralysis you have overdosed and should go immediately to the hospital. In high doses, it can cause death.

Folk Names- Christmas Rose, Snow Rose, Winter Rose.

Magickal Uses: Hellebore is used in spells and ritual involving protection.

121. Hellebore, Black- (Helleborus Niger) In the middle ages it was believed to ward off the power of Witches and was used by them to make them invisible. The main parts used are the fruits and rhizome. This herb should only be used by medical experts. It can be and is extremely toxic both internally and externally.

Folk Names- Black Nisewort

Magickal Uses: Scatter powdered hellebore before you as you move and you shall be invisible. Hellebore was also used in exorcism rituals, and was at one time used in inducing astral projection. As with most poisonous herbs, it is simply too dangerous to use.

122. Highbush Cranberry- (Viburnum Edule) SAME AS CRAMP BARK

123. High John the Conqueror- (Ipomoea Jalapa) John the Conqueror also known as High John the Conqueroo, John the Conqueror, or John the Conquer root, refers to a number of roots to which magical powers are ascribed in American folklore, especially among the hoodoo tradition of folk magic among African Americans. The root, in turn, is named after a folk hero called High John the Conqueror. The root and its magical uses are mentioned in a number of blues lyrics. Regardless of which name is used, in all of these contexts "conqueror" is invariably pronounced "conker".

Magickal Uses: Anoint one of the roots with mint oil and tie up in a green sachet. Carry to attract money. John the Conqueror is also carried to stop depression, bring love and success, protect from all hexes and curses, and to break and destroy spell and hexes To make a simple anointing oil suitable for all purposes, take three High John the Conqueror roots, make small cuts in them with a sharp knife, and place these in a bottle of vegetable, olive, or mineral oil. Let the roots soak in the oil for several weeks. Leave the roots in the oil and use as desired to anoint candles, sachets, and so on.

124. Holly- (Ilex) is a genus of about 400 species of flowering plants in the family Aquifoliaceae, and the only genus in that family. They are shrubs and trees from 2-25 m tall, with a wide distribution in Asia, Europe, North Africa, and North and South America. The leaves are simple, and can be either deciduous or evergreen depending on the species, and may be entire, finely toothed, or with widely-spaced, spine-tipped serrations. Hollies are mostly dioecious, with male and female flowers on different plants, with some exceptions. Pollination is mainly by bees and other insects. The fruit is a small berry, usually red when mature, with one to ten seeds. Holly berries are mildly toxic and will cause vomiting and/or diarrhea when ingested by people. However they are extremely important food for numerous species of birds, and also are eaten by other wild animals.

Folk Names- Aquifolius, Bat's Wings, Christ's Thorn, Holy Tree, Holm Chaste, Hulm, Hulver Bush, Tinne

Magickal Uses: A par excellence protective herb, holly guards against lightning, poison and evil spirits. Planted around the home it protects it and its inhabitants from mischievous sorcerers. When thrown at wild animals, holly makes them lie down quietly and leave you alone, even if you don’t’ hit them with the plant. Holly water (infused or distilled) is sprinkled on newborn babies to protect them. Holly is carried to promote good luck, especially by men, since the Holly is a ‘male plant’. (Ivy is the corresponding plant for women. In this respect, it is also though to attract women. It is also hung around the house for good luck at Yule. After midnight on a Friday, without making a sound, gather nine Holly Leaves, preferable from a non-spiny plant (one that has smooth leaves). Wrap these up in a white cloth using nine knots to tie the ends together. Place this beneath you pillow, and your dreams will come true.

125. Honeysuckle- (Lonicera japonica) This evergreen or semi-evergreen vine has hairy leaves and fragrant spring to summer flowers that open white and turn yellow, followed by poisonous black berries. Properties cited are for the common flower that grows wild, rather that the ornamental varieties. The flowers have a broad spectrum antimicrobial effect against salmonella, staphyloccus, and streptococcus. Chinese herbalists have long recognized honeysuckle as an antibiotic herb for colds, flus, and fevers. Sore throats, conjunctivitis, and inflammations of the bowel, urinary tract, and reproductive organs have been treated with it. It is said to be useful in treating cancer. Combine it with seeds of Forsythia suspensii, the well-known yellow flowering shrub, or Echinacea augustifolia or E. purpurea for maximum antivirul and antibacterial effect. Steep two teaspoons per cup for twenty minutes. The dose is a quarter cup, four times a day. You use the flowers of this plant.

Folk Names- Dutch Honeysuckle, Goat's Leaf, Woodbine

Magical Uses- Health-Healing; Love; Luck; Creativity; Prophetic Dreams; Protection; Psychic Awareness; Divination; Clairvoyance; Anointing; Balance. Lightly crush the fresh flowers and then rub on the forehead to heighten psychic powers. Ring green candles with honeysuckle flowers to attract money.

126. Hops- (Humuls Lupulus) You use the flowers of this plant. It contains chlorine, copper, fluorine, iodine, iron, lead, magnesium, manganese, sodium, zinc, Vitamins B Complex.

Folk Names- Beer Flavor, Beer Flower, (I)Flores de Cerveza.

Magickal Uses: A pillow stuffed with dried Hops brings on sleep and rest. Hops are also used in haling sachets and incenses. A bath of hops cleanses the aura, and it is used in spells of forgiveness.

127. Horehound- (Marrubium Vulgare) You use the root of this plant. It contains calcium, iron, phosphorus, sulfur, Vitamins A, B Complex, C, and E, and F. Horehound is a woolly herb with a faint scent of wormwood, crinkled hairy leaves, and flowering stems with whorls of small white blossoms. Navajo mothers were given a root decoction before and after childbirth. Horehound's woolly leaves were once used to clean milk pails, and the dried flower remains were floated on oil as candle wicks. The leaves are used in tonics, liqueurs, and ales, and are made into expectorant and antiseptic cough drops. An infusion relaxes muscles, and helps expel mucus, treating bronchitis, croup, and asthma. It destroys intestinal worms, and acts as a digestive and liver tonic and a laxative. The tea is used internally and externally to treat eczema and shingles.

Folk Names- Bull's Blood, Eye of the Star, Haran, Hoarhound, Huran, Llwyd y cwn (Welsh), Marrubium, baruil, Seed of Horus, Soldier's Tea, White Horehound

Magickal Uses- Horehound is used in protective sachets, and is carried to guard against sorcery and fascination. Horehound is also scattered as an exorcism herb. Drink an infusion of the herb and it will clear your mind and promote quick thinking, as well as strengthen the mental powers.

128. Horseradish- (Cochlearia Armoracia) You use the root of this plant. The contains calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, Vitamins A, B1, B Complex, C, and P.

Folk Names- Armoracia rusticana, German Mustard, Great Raifort, Mountain Radish, Pepperrot, Red Cole, Stingnose

Magickal Uses: Horseradish Roots (dried and grated or ground) should be sprinkled around the house, in corners, on the steps outside, and on the doorsills. This will make all evil powers clear out, and will diffuse any spells that may have been sent against you.

129. Ho Shou Wu- (Polygonum Multiforum) You use the root of this plant. The natural properties of this plant are much like Ginseng.

Folk Names- Fo-Ti, jiaoteng (intersecting creeper), Magickal Grass.

130. Hyacinth (Hyacinthus Orientalis) Hyacinth is a perennial flowering plant native to southwestern Asia, in southern and central Turkey, northwestern Syria and Lebanon. It is a bulb plant, with a 3-7 cm diameter bulb. The leaves are strap-shaped, 15-35 cm long and 1-3 cm broad, with a soft, succulent texture, and produced in a basal whorl. The flowering stem grows to 20-35 cm (rarely to 45 cm) tall, bearing a spike of 2-50 fragrant purple flowers 2-3.5 cm long with a tubular, six-lobed perianth. It has a long history of cultivation as an ornamental plant, grown across the Mediterranean region, and later France (where it is used in perfumery), the Netherlands (a major centre of cultivation) and elsewhere. Hyacinth contains alkaloids and is toxic if eaten in large quantities. They are named after the Hyacinth of Greek mythology, the doomed lover of Apollo, who created the flower from Hyacinth’s spilled blood. For this reason, it is sometimes associated with rebirth.

Folk Names- Dutch hyacinth, Roman hyacinth

Magickal Uses: Use in sachets to ease the pain of childbirth. When grown in the bedroom, Hyacinth guards against nightmares. Sniffing the fresh flowers of the Hyacinth relieves grief and depression, and also cures fascination. The dried flowers are used in love mixtures.

131. Hydrangea- (Hydrangea Arborescens) You use the leaves and roots of this plant. It contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and sulfur.

Folk Names- Seven Barks

Magickal Uses: Use the bark of this plant to un-hex by carrying, scattering around the home, or burning.

132. Hyssop- (Hyssopus Officinalis) You use the leaves of this plant. It is best known for the penicillin mold, which grows from this plant.

Folk Names- Hyssop Herb, Isopo, Ysopo, Yssop.

Magickal Uses: Hyssop is the most widely used purification herb in magic. It is added to baths in sachets, infused and sprinkled on objects, or persons to cleanse them, and hung up in the home to purge it of evil and negativity.

133. Iceland Moss- (Cetraria Islandica) You can use the whole plant. It contains calcium, iodine, phosphorus and potassium.

Folk Names- Iceland Moss, Cetraria, Iceland Lichen

Magickal Uses- Protection

134. Indigo- (Indigofera Tinctoria, I. Sufftruitcosa) You use the leaves and roots of this plant. It is best known for its dye. Family member of Indigo are poison, so be careful in choosing to use this herb.

Folk Names-

Magickal Uses- Binding, Protection, Neutralization, Throwing Hexes.

135. Iris- (Iris Florentina) You use the whole plant. It is said to be an equal to mandrake and less irritating. When taken internally, fresh Iris causes nausea, vomiting, purging, and colicky pains. Iris Root is considered poisonous.

Folk Names- Queen Elizabeth Root

Magickal Uses: The Iris, once of the loveliest of flowers, has been used for purification since Roman times. The fresh flowers are placed in the area to be cleansed. The three point of the flower symbolize faith, wisdom, and valor, and so can be used to induce these qualities.

136. Irish Moss- (Chondrus Crispus) You use the whole plant. It contains 15 elements of the 18 composing the human body; calcium, iodine, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulfur, Vitamins A, D, E, F, and K.

Folk Names- Carrageen, Pearl Moss

Magickal Uses: Irish Moss is carried or placed beneath rugs to increase luck and to ensure a stady flow of money into the house or pockets of the person. Irish Moss is also carried while on trips for protection and safety, and is used to stuff luck or money poppets.

137. Ivy- (Hedera) Ivy is a genus of 15 species of climbing or ground-creeping evergreen woody plants in the family Araliaceae, native to the Atlantic Islands, western, central and southern Europe, northwestern Africa and across central-southern Asia east to Japan. On suitable surfaces (trees and rock faces), they are able to climb to at least 25–30 metres above the basal ground level.

Folk Names- Common Ivy, Gort, Hedera

Magickal Uses: Ivy is carried by women for good luck in general, and is worn by brides for this same reason. Where ivy grows or is strewn, it guards against negativity and disaster. The vines of the ivy plant can be used in binding spells.

138. Jasmine- (Jasminum) A genus of shrubs and vines in the Family Oleaceae, with about 200 species, native to tropical and warm temperate regions of the Old World. The majority of species grow as climbers on other plants or on structures. The leaves can be either evergreen or deciduous, and are opposite in most species; leaf shape is simple, trifoliate or pinnate with up to nine leaflets. Jasmine flowers are white in most species, but with some species being yellow flowered. Unlike most genera in the Oleaceae which have four corolla lobes ('petals'), jasmines often have five or six lobes. They are often strongly and sweetly scented. Flowering is in spring or summer in most species, but in a few species, notably J. nudiflorum, in winter on the bare branches of this deciduous species.

Folk Names- Jessamine, Yasmin, Moonlight on the Grove

Magickal Uses: Dried Jasmine Flowers are added to sachets and other love mixtures. They will attract a spiritual love as opposed to a physical one. The flowers will also draw wealth and money if carried, burned, or worn. Jasmine will also cause prophetic dreams if burned in the bedroom, and the flowers are smelled to induce sleep.

139. Jojoba- (Simmondisia Chinensis) You use the oil of this plant. It contains chromium, copper, iodine, zinc, Vitamins B Complex, and E.

Magickal Uses- Use the oil as a base for fairy dust mixes, and for love spells.

140. Juniper- (Juniperis Species) You use the berries of this plant. It contains aluminum, cobalt, copper, sulfur, tin, and is high in Vitamin C.

Folk Names- Enegro, Gemeiner Wachholder (German), Geneva, Gin Berry, Ginepro, Gin Plant, Genévrier,

Magickal Uses: Used throughout Europe as a protective herb, Juniper also guards against theft. It was probably one of the earliest incenses used my Mediterranean Witches. Juniper hung at the door protect against evil forces and persons, and it is burned in exorcism rites. A sprig of the plant protects its wearer against accident and attacks by wild animals. It also guards against ghosts and sickness. Juniper is added to love mixtures, and the berries are carried to increase male potency. When carried or burned, juniper helps the psychic powers and breaks hexes and curses, and drives off snakes.

141. Kelp- (Fucus Versiculosus) You use the whole plant. It contains aluminum, bismuth, boron, calcium, chlorine, chromium, cobalt, copper, gallium, iodine, iron, lithium, magnesium, manganese, nickel, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, silver, sodium, strontium, sulfur, tin, titanium, vanadium, zinc, zirconium, Vitamins A, C, E, G, K, and S.

Folk Names- Bladderwrack, Bladder Fucus, Cutweed, Sea Spirit, Seawrack, Seetang, Meeriche, Sea Oak, Black Tang.

Magickal Uses- Used for protection on long sea voyages.

142. Kudzu- (Pueraria lobata ) Originally an herb native to Japan, Kudzu was introduced to the Unites States in 1876 during the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Countries were invited to build exhibits to celebrate the 100^th The starchy roots are ground into a fine powder and used for varieties of Wagashi and herbal medicines. When added to water and heated, kudzu powder becomes clear and adds stickiness to the food. It is sometimes known as "Japanese arrowroot,", due to the similar culinary effect it produces. Studies have shown that kudzu can reduce both hangovers and alcohol cravings. The mechanism for this is not yet established, but it may have to do with both alcohol metabolism and the reward circuits in the brain. Kudzu also contains a number of useful isoflavones, including daidzein (an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent), daidzin (a cancer preventive) and genistein (an antileukemic agent) Kudzu is a unique source of the isoflavone puerarin. Kudzu root compounds can affect neurotransmitters (including serotonin, GABA, and glutamate) and it has shown value in treating migraine and cluster headache. In traditional Chinese medicine, where it is known as gé gēn ( birthday of the United States. The Japanese government constructed a beautiful garden filled with Kudzu, which captured the imagination of American gardeners. Kudzu was promoted for erosion control by the Soil Conservation Service during the Great Depression. The U.S. government stopped advocating the use of Kudzu in 1953, as it is nearly impossible to kill and can easily take over where it is planted. For this reason, it is known as the ‘vine that swallowed the south.’ In 1972, the USDA declared Kudzu a weed. The non-woody parts of the plant are edible. The young leaves can be used for salad or cooked as a leaf vegetable; the flowers battered and fried (like squash flowers); and the starchy tuberous roots can be prepared as any root vegetable. Its leaves are high in vitamins A and D, as well as calcium and protein. Its roots are rich in starch and its flowers are an excellent honey source.葛根), kudzu is considered one of the 50 fundamental herbs. It is used to treat tinnitus, vertigo, and Wei syndrome (superficial heat close to the surface).

Folk Names- Cudgee Vines

Magickal Uses: I have not found any uses of Kudzu in the realm of magic, however, the qualities of stubbornness, longevity, and the ability to prosper where ever one is planted come readily to mind. A little kudzu can be added to any other herbal formula to give it extra power. The leaves may be made into a tea, which is said to have healing properties, however, they should be cleaned thoroughly to ensure that poisoning from herbicides, with which they are routinely treated, does not occur.

143. Labrador Tea- (Ledum groenlandicum) You use the flowers and twigs of this plant. It contains ascorbic acid, ericolin, gallic acid, leditannic acid, ledol, resin, salts and wax. As a folk medicine the tea was used externally for all kinds of skin problems. Taken internally, the tea was used to stimulate the nerves and stomach. A syrup made from the tea was sometimes used for coughs and hoarseness.

Folk Names- Bog Labrador Tea, James Tea, Marsh Tea, Swamp Tea

144. Lady’s Bedstraw- (Galium Verum) You use the flower, leaves, and twigs on this plant. It is said that the baby Jesus’ bed was stuffed with this herb. In addition, this herb was used by women to stuff their beds.

Folk Names- Yellow Bedstraw. Maid's Hair. Petty Mugget. Cheese Renning. Cheese Rennet.

Magickal Uses- Bedstraw may be worn or carried to attract love.

145. Lady’s Slipper- (Cypripedium Pubescens) You use the root of this plant. This herb contains the B Complex vitamins.

Folk Names- Nerve root, American valerian, bleeding heart, moccasin flower, monkey flower, Noah's ark, slipper root, Venus shoe,

Magickal Uses- Lady’s Slipper is used in protective sachets as it guards against all manner of hexes, curses, spells and the evil eye. Lady’s slipper is rare today and should not be picked, but Violet leaves may be substituted for the purposes of attracting love, by placeing the flowers in your left shoe.

146. Larch- (Larix laricina) You use the bark and leaves of this plant. You can eat the buds, which are very tasty and sweet.

Folk Names- Tamarack

Magickal Uses- Since Larch Wood cannot be penetrated by fire according to long magickal tradition, it is used in sachets designed to prevent conflagrations. Larch is also carried or worn to prevent enchantment and protects against the evil eye.

147. Lavender- (Lavandula angustifolia) You use the flowers, leaves, and oils of this plant. It is best known as a mild sedative.

Folk Names- Also called Elf Leaf; Nard; Nardus; Spike, Spikenard, There are at least 28 species of Lavender. Some of the more common are: English Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia or vera or officinalis); French Lavender (L. dentata sp.); Spike Lavender (L. spica, or latifolia); White Lavender (L. angustifolia var. alba); Pink Lavender (L. angustifolia var. nana rosea); Wooly Lavender (L. lanata); Spanish or Italian Lavender (L. stoechas).

Magickal Uses: Lavender has long been used in love spells and sachets. Clothing nabbed with the flagrant flowers (or Lavender placed in drawers with clothes) attracts love. A piece of paper on which you’ve rubbed Lavender is excellent for writing love notes. The scent of Lavender particularly attracts men, and Lavender water or the essential oil was worn by prostitutes several centuries ago to both advertise their profession as well as to attract (through magic) customers. Lavender also protects against cruel treatment at the hands of a spouse if worn. These flowers are also burned or smoldered to induce sleep and rest, and are scattered about the home to maintain its peacefulness. The plant is so powerful that, if when depressed on gazes upon the plant, all sorrow will depart and a joyous feeling will settle upon the observer. Indeed, the odor of Lavender is conducive to long life, and so could be smelled as often as possible if this is a concern. Lavender is also used in haling mixtures, carried to see ghosts, and worn to protect against the evil eye. It is added to purification baths. Despite Lavender’s love associations, in the Renaissance it was believed that Lavender together with Rosemary, if worn, would preserve a woman’s chastity.

148. Lemon- (Citrus Limon) You can eat the fruit, peel, or drink the juice. It is high in Vitamin C.

Folk Names- Citrus medica, Citrus Limoum, Citronnier, Neemoo Lemoo, Limoun, Limone

Magickal Uses: Lemon juice is mixed with water and the resulting mix is used to wash amulets, jewelry, and other magickal objects which have been obtained secondhand. This wash ensures that all negative vibrations are cleansed from the object in question. The juice is also added to bath water at the time of the Full Moon for its powers of purification. The dried flowers and peel are added to love sachets and mixtures, and the leaves are used in lust teas. A Lemon Tree grown from a deed which was taken from a Lemon that you consumed is a highly appropriate gift to a loved one, although admittedly this is a long process. Lemon pie, served to a spouse, will help strengthen fidelity, and a slice of fresh lemon placed beneath a visitor’s chair ensures that you friendship will last. Obtain a green unripe Lemon from a tree. It should be no longer than 1 ½ inches in diameter. Next, obtain some color-headed pins. Every color except black is fine’ if any black headed pins are present remove them. Now stick the pins, one at a time, into the Lemon, until it is fairly bristling with them. Attach a piece of yarn or ribbon to the Lemon and hang up in the home to bring blessings and luck, or give to a friend. These ‘lemon and pins’ charms are easy to make and are quite effective too. A Lemon may serve as a poppet.

149. Lemon Balm- (Melissa Officinalis) You use the leaves and oil of this plant. It is known as a mild sedative.

Folk Names- Melissa, Balm, Bee Balm, Sweet Balm, Sweet Melissa

Magickal Uses: Like most lemon scented plants, Lemon Balm is a cleansing herb, it also has a reputation for clearing away bad luck in love and drawing in a new lover.

150. Lemon Grass- (Cymbopogon Citratus) You use the leaves of this plant. It contains Vitamins A, and C.

Folk Names- Melissa Grass, Sereh

Magickal Uses: Lemon Grass planted around the home and in the garden will repel snakes. It is also used in some lust potions, as well as in an infusion to aid in developing psychic powers. Lemon Grass protects one from danger, and negativity.

151. Lemon Verbena- (Aloysia Triphylla) You use the leaves of this plant. It is known as a tonic for the stomach and intestines.

Folk Names- Yerba Louisa, Cedron, Herb Louisa, Verveine citronelle or odorante, Lemon-scented Verbena, Aloysia Citriodora, Verbena triphylla, Lippia triphylla

Magickal Uses: If this plant is hung around the neck, or a bit of its juice is drunk, it will preserve you from dreaming. Lemon Verbena is also worn to make oneself attractive to the opposite sex, and is used in love spells and mixtures. The herb is added to other mixtures to increase their strength, and is sometimes utilized to purify an area, or is added to bath water for purificatory purposes.

152. Lettuce- (Lactuca Saliva) A temperate annual or biennial plant most often grown as a leaf vegetable. In some countries, it is typically eaten cold and raw, in salads, hamburgers, tacos, and many other dishes. In some places, including China, lettuce is typically eaten cooked and use of the stem is as important as use of the leaf. The Lettuce plant has a short stem initially (a rosette growth habit), but when it blooms the stem lengthens and branches, and it produces many flower heads that look like those of dandelions, but smaller. This is called bolting. When grown to eat, lettuce is harvested before it bolts.

Magickal Uses: Rub Lettuce juice onto the forehead or eat the leaves to have no trouble falling asleep. Lettuce, when grown in the garden is protective, but some say that if too great an amount is raised, sterility will result in the household. If you wish to preserve yourself against temptations of the flesh, eat lettuce. When eaten, Lettuce also prevents seasickness. Plant Lettuce or Cress Seeds in the form of the name of someone you love. If the seeds sprout well, so too will love between you.

153. Licorice- (Clycyrrhiza Glabra) Not to be confused with the candy of the same name. You use the root of this plant. It contains biotin, chromium, iodine, lecithin, manganese, niacin, pantrothnic acid, phosphorus, zinc, Vitamins B Complex, and E. Healthy people should not take this herb. It may cause headache, lethargy, water and salt retention, high blood pressure, and cardiac arrest. Individuals who suffer from cardiac and hypertension disease, kidney disorders, obesity, and pregnant women who especially suffer edema should not use this herb.

Folk Names- Liquorice, Lacris (Welsh), Licourice, Lycorys (13th Century), Reglisse (French), Sweet Root, Liquiritia officinalis, Regolizia (Italian), Lacrisse (German)

Magickal Uses: Chewing on a Licorice stick, again the root not the candy, will make you passionate. It is also a good practice to use while quitting smoking. Licorice is added to love and lust sachets, carried to attract love, and used in spells to ensure fidelity. Licorice sticks make useful wands.

154. Lilac- (Syringa Vulgaris) A genus of about 20 species of flowering plants in the family Oleaceae (olive), native to Europe and Asia. Lilacs range in size from large shrubs to small trees, 2-10 m tall. The leaves are opposite (occasionally in whorls of three), deciduous, and in most species simple and heart-shaped, but pinnate in a few species (e.g. S. laciniata, S. pinnatifolia). The flowers are produced in spring, each flower about 1 cm diameter, white, pale pink or more generally purple, with four petals. The flowers grow in large panicles, and in several species have a strong fragrance. Flowering starts after 80-110 growing degree days.

Folk Names- Syringa

Magickal Uses: Lilac drives away evil where it is planted or strewn, and indeed in New England lilacs were originally planted to keep evil from the property. The flowers, fresh, can be placed in a haunted house to help clear it.

155. Lime- (Citrus limata) A small evergreen tree, up to 15 feet, with stiff, sharp spines, smooth ovate leaves, and small white flowers. The bitter fruit is a pale green color, about half the size of a lemon. The essential oil is extracted from the fruit peel. You use the fruit of this plant.

Magical Uses- (Peel) Useful in purification and protection spells. The peel is used in love mixtures and incenses.

156. Linden- (Tilia spp.) Linden have small highly fragrant flowers, and can be hard to identify, since they hybridize freely. The flowers are brewed to make a tea, the classic digestive end to a continental meal, and a treatment for insomnia, nervous tension, and overwrought children. The world's most valued honey is made from Linden blossoms and is used in liqueurs and medicines. The inner bark treats kidney stones, gout and coronary disease. You use the flower, leaf, twigs, bark and wood of this plant.

Folk Names- Lime Tree, Linden Flowers, Linn Flowers, Common Lime, Flores Tiliæ, Tilleul

Magical Uses- Bark used for protection, leaves and flowers or immortality. Good Fortune, Sleep and Love. Hang branches over the door for protection or grow in the garden.

157. Lobelia- (Lovelia Inflata) You use the herb or the whole plant. There is controversy over the safety of this plant. It contains cobalt, copper, iron, lead, selenium, sodium, and sulfur. When taken internally, Lobelia can cause paralysis, coma, and death. This herb is not to be used internally.

Folk Names- Indian Tobacco

Magickal Uses: Throw powdered Lobelia at an oncoming storm to stop it’s approach. Lobelia is also used to attract love.

158. Loosestrife- (Lythrum salicaria) Purple Loosestrife has a creeping rootstock, angled stems with lance-shaped leaves, and spikes of purple-red flowers. The leaves are eaten as an emergency vegetable and fermented into a mild alcohol. The flowering plant is an intestinal disinfectant, treating diarrhea and food poisoning. It acts as a typhus antibiotic, a sore throat gargle, and is given for fever and liver problems. You use the flower, leaf and stem of this plant.

Folk Names- Blooming Sally, Lythrum, Partyke, Purple Willow Herb, Rainbow Weed, Sage Willow, Salicaire

Magical Uses- Placed in the corners of each room, this herb restores harmony and brings peace. Give as a gift to bring about an accord

159. Lotus- (Nelumbo nucifera or Nymphaea lotus) This aquatic herb's waxy leaves rise high above the water its long-stalked fragrant flowers open at dawn and close at sunset. Lotus stalks, leaves, petals, seeds and rhizome are all eaten. The flowers are a religious offering in many cultures and are planted for devotional reasons. The leaf of Nelumbo nucifera is used for fever, sweating, irritability, dysentery, diarrhea, and scanty urine. It is a styptic (stops bleeding) and has been used to antidote alcohol and mushroom poisoning. It affects the liver, heart, and spleen energies. The nodes of the root are used to stop bleeding and to break down blood clots. All types of internal bleeding are affected. The plumule (bud) affects the heart, kidney, and spleen. It is used to calm mental agitation and worry, relieve insomnia, and lower fevers. The seed affects the kidney, heart, and spleen. It is used for agitation, insomnia, palpitations, dry mouth, dark urine, and chronic diarrhea. It strengthens the heart and kidneys. The leaf is steeped, and the bud, root, and seed are simmered, using two teaspoons of herb per cup of water, for twenty minutes. The dose is one-fourth cup, four times a day. You use the leaf, node of the root, buds, and seeds.

Folk Names- Sacred Lotus.

Magical Uses- Lotus is an all-purpose spiritual elixir. Burned as incense, it encourages the dead to seek their highest possible reincarnation. It reminds the living of their inner sanctity and divinity. Lotus plants thrive in murky waters. They float serenely on the stagnant surface and never a drop sticks to them. Anyone who breathes the scent of the lotus will receive its protection. It's said that if you place the root of a lotus under the tongue and say the words "SIGN, ARGIS" toward a locked door. It will open miraculously. Lotus sees and pods are used as antidotes to love spells and any part of the lotus carried or worn ensures blessing by the Gods and Good Luck. There are no true Lotus oils. Perfumers simply haven't found a way to capture the scent of the flower. Use this mix to approximate the odor: Rose, White Musk, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang; Mix until the scent is heavy, floral and warm. Use in spirituality, healing and meditation formulas.

160. Lowbush Cranberry- (Vaccinium Vitis Idaea) You use the berries of this plant. It contains vaccinin. Chew lowbush cranberries for a sore throat. For headaches, swelling, and sore throats, including tonsil troubles, just heat the berries, wrap them in a cloth, and put them as a hot pack on the sick place. One author says to munch on berries to relieve an upset stomach and, for measles, to boil the cranberries, rub on the measles rash, and cover.

Folk Names- Lingonberry, Mountainberry,

161. Lovage- (Levisticum Officinale) You can use the whole plant, including the root. It is know to promote and regulate menstruation.

Folk Names- Chineese Lovage, Cornish Lovage, Italian Lovage, Italian Parsley, Lavose, Love Herbs, Love Rod, Love Root, Loving Herbs, Lubestico, Sea Parsley

Magickal Uses: Place Lovage in the bath water in a sachet. This will make you more attractive and love inspiring. Such baths are best taken directly before going out to meet new people.

162. Lucky Bean (Castanospermum Australe) A large rainforest tree from Northern New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. A member of the pea family, which has yellow and red pea flowers followed by very large pods, each containing several large seeds. The compound Castanospermum is an alkaloid extracted from the seed of the Lucky Bean Tree. It is found in all parts of the tree but the content of the seed is especially high. The compound inhibits the actions of the enzyme that breaks down the sugar glucose. The molecule has been found to affect the workings of HIV by preventing the ‘docking’ of the virus’ glyco-proteins to human lymphocytes. In 2001, the first clinical trials were held but pharmaceutical companies later dropped Castanospermum to concentrate on ‘cocktails’ including the compound AZT. In New Zealand, researchers are using Castanospermum as a starting point from which to develop other compounds. A possible use is in improving tissue grafting in surgery.

Magickal Uses- The bean pods are carried for luck

163. Lucky Hand Root- (Orchis Spp.) Any of several wild orchids whose roots may be shaped like tiny tan hands, however, not all the roots are shaped like a hand, but that does not diminish the power.

Folk Names- Hand of Power, Hand Root, Helping Hand, Salap.

Magickal Uses: This root of an Orchid Plant is one of the most famous New Orleans magical botanicals. It has long been placed in sachets and conjure bags for luck and general success, carried to obtain and maintain employment, and to secure protection from all ills. Fill a jar with rose oil. Place several Lucky Hands into the oil and let them soak there. When you need something, take out one of the roots and wear it. If you need love, wear it near your heart; if you wish to travel, place it in your shoe, if you need money, carry one in your wallet or purse, and so on.

164. Madder- (Rubia Tinctorum) You use the roots and stems of this plant. It contains alizarin. It is best known as a dye. Medicinal used for Kidney and Bladder stones, as an antiseptic, diuretic and Laxative herb. Madder is best grown giving some support. Grow in fertile well drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Folk Names- Indian Madder, Wild Madder

165. Mandrake- (Podophyllum Peltatum) You use the root of this plant. It is known as a cure for sterility in women. Mandrake should not be used during pregnancy. This herb should be used with caution and respect, as it is extremely potent.

Folk Names- Alraun, Anthropomorphon, Baaras, Brain Thief, Circeium, Circoea, Galgenmannchen, Gallows, Herb of Circe, Haxenmannchen, Ladykins, Mandragen, Mandragor, Mannikin, Racoon Berry, Semihomo, Wild Lemon, Womandrake, Sorcerer's Root, Witches' Mannikin

Magickal Uses: A whole Mandrake Root, placed on the mantel in the home, will give the house protection, fertility, and prosperity. Mandrake is also hung on the headboard for protection during sleep, carried, to attract love, and worn to prevent contraction of illnesses. Where there is mandrake, demons cannot reside, and so the root is used in exorcisms. To ‘activate’ a dried Mandrake Root (i.e., to bring its powers out of hibernation), place it in some prominent location in the house and leave it there undisturbed for three days. Then place it in warm water and leave overnight. Afterwards, the root is activated and may be used in any magickal practice. The water in which the root has bathed can be sprinkled at the windows and doors of the house to protect it, or onto people to purify them. The Mandrake has also long been served as a poppet in magick, but its extreme scarcity and high cost usually forces the magician or witch to look for substitutions; ash roots, apples, the root of the Briony, the American May-Apple, Ginger Root, and many others have been used. Money placed beside a mandrake root (especially silver coins) is said to double, and the scent of the mandrake causes sleep. Legends say that when the Mandrake is removed from the earth, it will shriek and if any person hears this shrieking it will drive them insane. For this reason, Medieval witches would tie the root to the leash of a dog and leave the area for the god to unearth the root.

166. Marigold- (Calendula Officinalis) You use the flowers of this plant. It contains phosphorus, Vitamins A, and C.

Folk Names- Calendula, Holigold, Pot Marigold, Bride of the Sun, Drunkard, Goldes, Husbandman's Dial, Marybud, Marygold, Mary Gowles, Ruddes, Oculis chrisi, Ruddles, Spousa solis, Summer's Bride.

Magickal Uses: Marigolds, picked at noon when the Sun is at its hottest and strongest, will strengthen and comfort the heart. Garlands of Marigolds strung on the doorposts stop evil from entering the house, and scattered under the bed the protect you while asleep and make your dreams come true, i.e. give you prophetic dreams. Especially effective in discovering a thief who has robbed you. Marigolds added to the bath water help win the respect and admiration of everyone you meet. Looking at the bright flowers strengthens the sight, and carried in the pocket, Marigold helps justice to smile favorably upon you while in court. If a girl touches the petals of the Marigold with her bare feet, she will understand the language of birds.

167. Marjoram- (Origanum Vulgare) You use the flowers and leaves of this plant. It contains calcium, iron, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, riboflavin, silicon, sodium, thiamin, zinc, Vitamins A, B12, and C.

Folk Names- Majorana hortensis, Knotted Marjoram, Sweet Marjoram, Wintersweet, Pot Marjoram, Joy of the Mountain, Knotted Marjorane, Marjorlaine, Mountain Mint,

Magickal Uses: Marjoram is used in love spells, and is also added to fodd to strengthen love. Carried it is protective, as it is when placed around the house, a bit in each room, and renewed each month. Grown in the garden it offers shielding powers against evil. Violets and marjoram, mixed together, are worn during the winter months as an amulet against colds. Given to a depressed person Marjoram bring happiness. It is alos used in money mixtures and sachets.

168. Marsh Mallow- (Althea Officinalis) You use the root of this plant. It contains calcium, iodine, iron, panthothenic acid, sodium, zinc, Vitamins B Complex and 17,875 units of Vitamin A per ounce.

Folk Names- Mallards, Mauls, Schloss Tea, Cheeses, Mortification Root, Guimauve (French)

Magickal Uses: The word althea means ‘healer’ and the plants in this group are used for medicinal and spiritual healing, to soothe, to comfort, and bring in spiritual assistance.

169. Mimosa- (Acacia Dealbata) Mimosa is a genus of about 400 species of herbs and shrubs, in the subfamily Mimosoideae of the legume family Fabaceae, with evenly bipinnate leaves. The best-known species is Mimosa pudica, which is also known as the sensitive plant or sleeping grass because of the way it folds its leaves down when touched or exposed to heat; many others also fold their leaves in the evening. It is native to southern Mexico and Central America but is widely cultivated elsewhere for its curiosity value, both as an indoor plant in temperate areas, and outdoors in the tropics. Outdoor cultivation has led to weedy invasion in some areas, notably Hawaii. Members of this genus are among the few plants capable of rapid movement; examples outside of Mimosa include the Telegraph plant, and the Venus Flytrap.

Folk Names- Mimosa Pudica, Albizzialebbeck

Magickal Uses: Mimosa is used in spells involving purification (scatter around the area), love, healing, and prophetic dreaming. The latter use, of course, entailing its placement beneath the pillow and subsequently sleeping on it. A bath of mimosa (or an infusion of the plant sponged onto the body) destroys hexes and curses, and guards against future problems.

170. Mint- (Menta spp.) “Mint” is a general term for any of the Mentha family. You use the leaves of this plant. Mint is known to be an aid to digestion. This herb should not be given to infants or to children because it is too strong for their underdeveloped systems.

Folk Names- Garden Mint

Magickal Uses: Mint has long been used in healing potions and mixtures, and the fresh leaves rubbed against the head are said to relieve headaches. Mint worn at the wrist assures that you will not be ill. Stomach problems can be alleviated by stuffing a green poppet with mint and anointing it with healing oils. Mint is also used in travel spells and to provoke lust Its bright green leaves and crisp scent led to its use in money and prosperity spells; the easiest of which is to place a few leaves in your wallet or purse, or to rub where your money is kept. To rid a place of evil, sprinkle salt water with a sprinkler made of fresh sprigs of mint, marjoram, and rosemary. Fresh mint laid on the altar will call good spirits to be present and aid you in magick. Mint is also kept in the home for protection.

171. Mistletoe- (Phoradendron Serotinum) You use the leaves and stems of this plant. It contains cadmium, calcium, cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and Vitamin B 12. An herb that must be used with much expertise and respect, overdose symptoms are convulsions, hallucinations, heart attack and death.

Folk Names- Birdlime, All-Heal, Druid's Herb, Golden Bough, Holy Wood, Misseltoe, Thunderbesem, Witches Broom, Wood of the Cross, Devil's Fuge, Donnerbesen, Herbe de la Croi, Mystyldyne, Lignum Crucis, Korean mistletoe (Viscum coloratum)

Magickal Uses: Long used for protection against lighting, disease, misfortune of every kind, fires, and so on, it is carried or placed in an appropriate spot for these uses. The leaves and berries are used. Mistletoe is placed in cradles to protect children from being stonel by fairies and replaced with changelings. A ring carved of mistletoe wood will ward off sickness when worn, and the plant will cure fresh wounds quickly when carried (do not apply to the wound). Mistletoe is also carried or worn for good luck in hunting, and women carry the herb to aid in conception. It has also been utilized in spells designed to capture that elusive state of immortality, and to open locks. Laid near the bedroom door, mistletoe gives restful sleep and beautiful dreams, as it does when placed beneath the pillow or hung at the headboard. Kiss your love beneath mistletoe and you’ll stay in love. Burned, Mistletoe banishes evil. Wear it around your neck to attain invisibility. Mistletoe is an all purpose herb.

172. Mullein- (Verbascum Thapsus) You use the leaves of this plant. It contains iron, magnesium, potassium, sulfur, Vitamins A, B Complex, and D. This herb has narcotic properties, as with any narcotic, it should not be abused. This herb is safe from being habit forming and is and is non-poisonous.

Folk Names- Hag's Taper, Candlewick Plant, Aaron's Rod, Velvet Plant, Shepherd's Club, Blanket Leaf, Flannel Pland, Graveyard Dust, Hedge taper, Jupiter's Staff, Lady's Foxglove, Olm Man's Fennel, Peter's Staff, Shepherd's Herb, Torches, Velvetback, Velvet Plant.

Magickal Uses: Mullein is worn to keep wild animals from you while hiking in untamed areas. It also instills courage in the bearer, and a few leaves placed in the show keeps one from catching a cold. Mullein is also carried to obtain love from the opposite sex. Stuffed into a small pillow or placed beneath your pillow, Mullein guards against nightmares. In India, Mullein is regarded as the most potent safeguard against evil spirits and magic, and is hung over doors, in windows and carried in sachets. It is also used to banish demons and negativity.

173. Mustard- (Sinapis Alba) You use the seeds of this plant. It contains calcium, cobalt, iodine, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, Vitamins A, B1, B2, B12, and C. When applied directly to the skin, when left on for long periods of may cause blisters. When taken internally in large doses may induce vomiting. When used for a lengthy period of time, Mustard may irritate your stomach and intestines.

Magickal Uses: Black Mustard Seed causes confusion to enemies. White Mustard Seeds were mentioned by Jesus in the Bible as a symbol for faith, and are used by many people for the purpose of warding off evil and bringing good luck.

174. Myrrh- (Balsamodenedron Myrrha) You use the resin of this plant. It is best known as an aide in eliminating waste.

Folk Names- Gum Myrrh Tree, Daran, Mirra Balsom Odendron, Commiphora Myrrha, Mirra, Morr-Didin, Didthin, Bowl

Magickal Uses: Burned as incense myrrh purifies the area, lifts the vibrations and creates peace. However, it is rarely burned alone; usually in conjunction with Frankincense or other resins. Myrrh increases the power of any incense to which it is added. Myrrh is also included in healing incenses and sachets, and its smoke is used to consecrate, purify, and bless objects such as amulets, talismans, charms, and magickal tools. Myrrh also aids meditation and contemplation. It is often added to sachets, usually with Frankincense.

175. Nettle- (Critica Dioica) You use the leaves of this plant. It contains calcium, chromium, copper, iron, manganese, potassium, protein, silicon, sodium, sulfur, zinc, Vitamins A, C, D, E, F, and P.

Folk Names- Stinging Nettle

Magickal Uses: The protective powers of the Nettle have long been used in magick. To remove a curse and send it back, stuff a poppet with Nettle, or carry some in a sachet. Also, sprinkle Nettle around the house to keep evil out and to send it back. Nettle is also thrown onto a fire to avert danger, held in the hand to ward off ghosts, carried with Yarrow to allay fear, and worn as an amulet to keep negativity far away. A pot of freshly cut Nettles placed beneath a sickbed will aid in the person’s recovery. Nettle has sometimes been used as a lust inducing herb, and contemporary Mexican spiritualists recommend its use in purification baths--- because it is ‘more carnivorous’ than other herbs, and so will work more efficiently. Nettle is also used to break bad habits.

176. Nutmeg- (Myristica Fragrans) a genus of evergreen trees indigenous to tropical southeast Asia and Australasia. They are important for two spices derived from the fruit, nutmeg and mace. Nutmeg is the actual seed of the tree, roughly egg-shaped and about 20-30 mm long and 15-18 mm wide, and weighing between 5 and 10 grams dried, while mace is the dried "lacy" reddish covering or arillus of the seed. Several other commercial products are also produced from the trees, including essential oils, extracted oleoresins, and nutmeg butter. The essential oil is obtained by the steam distillation of ground nutmeg and is used heavily in the perfumery and pharmaceutical industries. The oil is colorless or light yellow and smells and tastes of nutmeg. It contains numerous components of interest to the oleochemical industry, and is used as a natural food flavouring in baked goods, syrups (e.g. Coca Cola), beverages, sweets etc. It replaces ground nutmeg as it leaves no particles in the food. The essential oil is also used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries for instance in tooth paste and as major ingredient in some cough syrups. In traditional medicine nutmeg and nutmeg oil were used for illnesses related to the nervous and digestive systems.

Folk Names- Nux Moschata, Myristica offinalis, Myristica, Myristica aromata

Magickal Uses: Nutmegs have long been carried as good luck charms, and are strung with star anise and tonka beans for a potent herbal necklace. Specifically, Nutmegs are carried to ward of rheumatism, cold sores, neuralgia, boils, and sties. A Nutmeg hung from a string around a baby’s neck will aid in its teething. Nutmeg is included in many money/prosperity mixtures, and ground in sprinkled onto green candles for this purpose as well. To ensure your lover’s fidelity, cut a nutmeg into exactly four pieces. Bury one part in the Earth; throw one off a cliff into the air, burn the thirds part, and boil the last in water. Drink a sip of the water and take this last piece of nutmeg with your everywhere, sleep with it under your pillow at night. No one will tempt your mate.

177. New Jersey Tea- (Ceanothus Americanus) You use the leaves and bark of this plant. It contains tannin and several other acids. Leaves of New Jersey Tea plants makes excellent tea, and were used as a substitute for black tea during the American Revolution. Tribes of the Missouri River region used the leaves for tea and burned the roots for fuel on buffalo hunting trips when fuel wood was scarce. The roots of New Jersey tea were used by the Chippewa for pulmonary troubles and for constipation coupled with shortness of breath and bloating. The Cherokee held the root tea on an aching tooth to ease the pain and consumed hot root tea for bowel troubles.

Folk Names- Snowball

178. Oak- (Quercus Alba) You use the bark of this plant. It contains calcium, cobalt, iodine, iron, lead, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, stonium, tin, and Vitamin B12. The term oak can be used as part of the common name of any of several hundred species of trees and shrubs in the genus Quercus, and some related genera, notably Cyclobalanopsis and Lithocarpus. The genus is native to the northern hemisphere, and includes deciduous and evergreen species extending from cold latitudes to tropical Asia and the Americas. Oaks have spirally arranged leaves, with a lobed margin in many species; some have serrated leaves or entire leaves with a smooth margin. The flowers are catkins, produced in spring. The fruit is a nut called an acorn, borne in a cup-like structure known as a cupule; each acorn contains one seed (rarely two or three) and takes 6-18 months to mature, depending on species.

Folk Names- Tanner's Bark, Common Oak, Duir, Jove's Nuts, English Oak

Magickal Uses: A tree as long lived and strong as the Oak naturally offers magickal protection. Two twigs of Oak, bound with red thread so that they form an equal armed cross, makes a potent safeguard against evil. It should be hung in the house. Acorns placed in windows guard against the entrance of lightning, and a piece of Oak wood, carried, protects its bearer from all harm. If you can catch a falling oak leaf, you shall have no colds all winter. When a sick person is in the house make a fire in your hearth of Oak wood and warm the house with it to ‘draw off’ the illness Carry an acorn against illnesses and pins, for immortality or longevity and to preserve youthfulness. Planting an acorn in the dark of the Moon ensures that you shall receive money in the near future. Carrying an acorn increases fertility and strengthens sexual potency. Carrying any piece of Oak draws good luck. There are other kinds of Oak trees, each has the same basic powers, but each expresses those powers differently. Observing and asking the oaks can reveal to you the finer points of their powers.

179. Oatstraw- (Avena Sativa) You use the stems of this plant. It contains calcium phosphorus, silicon, Vitamins A, B1, B2, and E. This herbs is being tested as a natural remedy against Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). Avena sativa is an extract from wild oats straw, and a rather recent entry to the field of aphrodisiacs. While oats have a long reputation of being the most energizing grain, the alleged sexual effects have not commonly been recognized in previous centuries. Avena sativa is said to free up bound testosterone in both men an women. If this were indeed the case, a prosexual effect would be obvious. Most positive effects of testosterone, including sex drive, are attributed to free testosterone, while bound testosterone is mainly a subject of study when enlarged prostates are the primary concern.

Folk Names- Wild Oats.

Magickal Uses- Use in prosperity and money spells.

180. Onion- (Allium Cepa) You use the fruit of this plant. It is best known as a paste to fight infection in wounds.

Magickal Uses: Take a small white onion, stick it full of black-headed pins, and place in a window. This will guard against the intrusion of evil into the home. The flowers are decorative and protective, and can be dried and place in the home for an unusual and attractive amulet of protection. Carried, the onion gives protection against venomous beasts. Grown in pots or in the garden they also shield against evil. Halved or quartered onions, placed in the house, will absorb negativity and evil, as well as disease. For healing, rub the cut edge of an onion against the afflicted part of the body, visualizing the disease going into the onion. Then destroy the onion (burn or smash to pieces and bury). Settlers in New England hung strings of onions over doorways to guard against infections, and a cut onion placed beneath the kitchen sink has long been used for the same purpose. To cure warts, rub them with a piece of onion and throw over your right shoulder. Walk away without looking back. A large red onion tied to the bedpost protects its occupants against sickness, and aids in recuperation. Never throw onion skins and peeling onto the ground; if you do, you throw away your prosperity. Instead burn them in the fireplace or cook-stove to attract riches. An onion placed beneath the pillow can produce prophetic dreams. If you are faced with making a decision, scratch your options on onions, one to each onion. Place them in the dark. The first one that sprouts answers you. Some ancient authorities state that when eaten, the onion ‘provokes to venery,” i.e., produces lust. Magical knives and swords are purified by rubbing their blades with cut fresh onions, and if you throw an onion after a brined you’ll throw away her tears.

181. Orange- (Citrus Sinesis) You can eat the fruit, peel, or drink the juice. It is high in Vitamin C.

Folk Names- Citrus vulgaris, Citrus Bigaradia, Citrus Aurantium amara, Bigaradier, Gigarade Orange, Bitter Orange, Seville Orange, (Sweet) Portugal Orange, China Orange, Citrus dulcis, Love Fruit

Magickal Uses: The dried peel and seeds are added to love sachets, and the flowers to those sachets designed to lead to wedded bliss. The fresh or dried blossoms added to the bath make the bather more attractive. When you eat an orange, think of a question that you want answered; it must be a yes or no question. Count the seeds in the orange, if they are of an even number, the answer is no. If odd, the answer is yes. Orange peel is added to prosperity powders, incenses, and mixtures, and the Chinese have long considered oranges symbols of luck and good fortune. Orange Juice is drunk in rituals in place of wine. An infusion or Orange Peels, drunk, will guard against later drunkenness, while the water distilled from orange flowers is added to love and lust potions.

182. Oregano- (Origanum spp.) You use the berries, flowers, leaves and oil of this plant. It is best known as a cure for toothaches.

Magickal Uses: Oregano wards off troublesome, meddling individuals and keeps away the law.

183. Oregon Grape- (Berberis Aquifolium) You use the rhizome and root of this plant. It contains copper, manganese, silicon, sodium, and zinc. Oregon Grape is an evergreen shrub related to Barberry. Some authors submerge Mahonia in the barberry genus, Berberis. The plant is in no way related to grapes, but gets the name from the purple clusters of berries. Oregon grape root is commonly used medicinally as an effective alternative to the threatened goldenseal. Both plants similarly contain the alkaloid berberine, known as an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial used in the treatment of infection. Berberine and other alkaloids present in Oregon grape root have been shown to kill a wide range of microbes and have been effective in speeding recovery from giardia, candida, viral diarrhea, and cholera. Oregon grape root also has anticancer properties that are receiving more attention by researchers. Other actions may include alterative, diuretic, laxative and tonic. Because of a potential toxicity or adverse effects of berberine, consult a reputable herbalist regarding dosages and treatments. Use of berberine is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Folk Names- California Barberry, Oregon Grape Root, Rocky Mountain Grape, Trailing Grape, Wild Oregon Grape.

Magickal Uses- Money, Prosperity; carry the root to gain popularity.

184. Orris Root- (Iris Germanica var. Florentina) Orris root is grown principally in southern Europe. Once important in western herbal medicine, it is now used mainly as a fixative and base note in perfumery, as well as an ingredient in many brands of gin. Orris root must generally be hung and aged for 5 years before It can be used for perfumery. This is also the substance left out of products that are labeled hypo-allergenic.

Folk Names- Florentine Iris, Queen Elizabeth Root.

Magickal Uses: The Orris Root has long been used to find and hold love. The whole Orris root is carried, the powder added to sachets, sprinkled on sheets, clothing and the body, as well as around the house. Orris Root Powder is sometimes known as “Love Drawing Powder.” In Japan, the Orris was used as a protectant against evil spirits; the roots and leaves were hung from the eaves of the house and added to the bath water for personal protection. Suspend a whole root from a small length of cord or yarn and with this pendulum find answers to your questions.

185. Papaya- (Carica Papaya) You use the fruit of this plant. It contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, Vitamins A, B, C, D, E, G, and K.

Folk Names- Paw Paw, Papao, Put

Magickal Uses: The Papaya has long been used in magickal rites. One of the simplest of these is to tie a rag around a limb of a Papaya Tree while visualizing your need. Hang several twigs of Papaya Wood over the doorsill; this will keep evil from entering the house. Eat the fruit and serve to a loved one; it will intensify feelings of love.

186. Parsley- (Petroselinum Sativum) You use the leaves of this plant. It contains calcium, chlorophyll, cobalt, copper, iron, potassium, riboflavin, silicon, sodium, sulfur, thiamin, Vitamins A, B, and C. This herb should not be used during pregnancies and afterwards. May cause labor pains and dry up mother’s milk.

Folk Names- Devil's Oatmeal, Percely, Persil, Petersilie, Petroselinum, Roc Parsley

Magickal Uses: When eaten, Parsley provokes lust and promotes fertility, but if you are in love don’t cut Parsley---you’ll cut your love as well. Though the plant has associations with death and is often regarded as evil, the Romans tucked a sprig of Parsley into their togas every morning for protection. It is also placed on plates of food to guard it against contamination. Parsley is also used in purification baths, and those to stop all misfortune. A wreath of Parsley worn on the head prevents, or delays, inebriation.

187. Patchouli- (Pogostemon patchouli or heyeanus) This tender, aromatic herb has upright, square stems with soft oval leaves and whorls of whitish flowers on spikes. The leaves, placed among clothes to deter insects, give Indian shawls their characteristic fragrance. Patchouli gave the distinctive scent to original India ink and Chinese red ink paste. You use the leaves of this plant.

Magical Uses- Patchouli smells like rich earth, and so has been used in money and prosperity mixtures and spells. It is sprinkled onto money, added to purses and wallets, and placed around the base of green candles. Also, owing to its earthiness, Patchouli is used in fertility talismans and is also substituted for 'graveyard dust'. Patchouli is added to love sachets and baths. Patchouli is used to attract people and to promote lust. Burn as incense for: Drawing Money; Fertility; Protection; Defense; Lust; Banishing; Releasing; Love; Earth; Underworld.

188. Passion Flower- (Passiflora Incarnata) You use the flowers, fruits, leaves, oils, and vines of this plant. It is best known as a sedative.

Folk Names- Grandilla, Maracoc, Maypops, Passion Vine.

Magickal Uses: Contrary to its name, the Passion Flower is placed in the house to calm problems and troubles, and to bring peace. Carried, it attracts friends and great popularity. Placed below the pillow it aids in sleep.

189. Peach- (Prunis Persica) You use the bark and leaves of this plant. It is best known because of the expectorant properties.

Magickal Uses: The fruit, when eaten, induces love, and so a peace or peach pie served to a desired one may help to win his or heart. The fruit is also eaten to gain wisdom. Branches of the Peach Tree are used to drive evil spirits in China, and also to root out illnesses. Children in China wear a peach pit suspended about the neck to keep demons away. Carrying a bit of Peach Wood will increase one’s life span and may even lead to immortality. The Japanese use the peach to increase fertility, and branches of the tree are utilized as divining rods and magickal wands.

190. Pennyroyal- (Hedeoma Pulegiodes) You use the leaves of this plant. It contains lead and sodium. The oil contains Pulegon, a toxic chemical, which can and has caused convulsions, coma, and death. Do not take the oil internally.

Folk Names- Euopean Pennyroyal, Lurk-In-The-Ditch, Mosquito Plant, Organ Broth, Organs, Organ Tea, Piliolerian, Pudding Grass, Run-By-The-Ground, Squaw Mint, Tickweed.

Magickal Uses: Pennyroyal placed in the show prevents weariness during travel and strengthens the body in general. Stomach problems can be alleviated by stuffing a green poppet with mint and anointing it with healing oils. When worn, it acts against the evil eye and aids in making business deals. To rid a place of evil, sprinkle salt water with a sprinkler made of fresh sprigs of mint, marjoram, and rosemary. When given to quarrelling couples it will cause them to cease their fighting, and so Pennyroyal is an herb of peace. Pennyroyal is kept in the home (away from pets and children) for protection. It is also carried on board ships to prevent seasickness.

191. Peony- (Paeonia Officinalis) the sole genus in the flowering plant family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, southern Europe and western North America. Most are herbaceous perennial plants 0.5–1.5 metres tall, but some are woody shrubs up to 1.5–3 metres tall. They have compound, deeply lobed leaves, and large, often fragrant flowers, ranging from red to white or yellow, in late spring and early summer. In the past, the peonies were often classified in the family Ranunculaceae, alongside Hellebores and Anemones. It is not generally sold in whole form by herbalist, but may he had from a garden supply store and carefully dried for use, oiling it as it dries.

Folk Names- Piney

Magickal Uses: The root of the Peony is said to have a great deal of power to protect against misfortune, bolster health, break jinxes, and draw good fortune.

192. Peppermint- (Mentha Piperita) You use the leaves of this plant. It contains copper, inositol, iodine, iron, magnesium, sicin, potassium, silicon, sulfur, Vitamins A and C.

Folk Names- Brandy Miint, Lammint

Magickal Uses: Peppermint has long been used in healing potions and mixtures. Peppermint also has a long history in purification spells. The fresh leaves rubbed against the head are said to relive headaches. Peppermint worn at the wrist assures that you will not be ill. Its presence raises the vibrations of an area. Fresh Peppermint on the altar will call good spirits to be present and aid you in magic. Smelled it compels one toward sleep and placed beneath the pillow it sometimes offers one glimpses of the future in dreams. It is rubbed against furniture, walls, and floorboards to cleanse them of evil and negativity. Pliny stated that Peppermint excites love, and so can be added to this type of mixture. Peppermint is also used in travel spells. Its bring green leaves and crisp scent lead to its use in money spells and prosperity spells, the easiest of which is to place a few leaves in the wallet or purse, or rub where your money is kept. Common mints, such as Peppermint and Pennyroyal, are closely related and, in a pinch, one can be used in place of another. Mints that one finds in the wild can be used in external magickal applications in place of these common mints (peppermint, spearmint, etc.) Match the wild mint to the known mint that is most resembles.

193. Periwinkle- (Vinca Major, Vinca Minor) You use the leaves of this plant. It contains vinblastine sulfate.

Folk Names- Blue Buttons, Centocchiio, Devil’s Eye, Joy on the Ground, Sorcerer’s Violet.

Magickal Uses: A powerful magical herb (as noted in the folk name “Sorcerer’s Violet”), Periwinkle should be gathered according to strict procedures before it is of any efficacy in magick (or so said Pseudo-Apuleius). It is to be gathered when one is ‘clean of every uncleanness’ when the Moon is one night old, nine nights old, eleven nights old, or thirteen nights old, and the following incantation should be uttered while plucking the plant: “I pray thee, vinca pervinca, thee that art to be had for thy many useful qualities, that thou come to me glad blossoming with they mainfulness, that thou outfit me so that I be shielded and prosperous and undamaged by poisons and water.” After this the plant is carried to obtain grace, to attract money, and to protect against snakes, poisons, wild beasts, terror, the evil eye, and spirits. It is also placed over the door to protect the home. Periwinkle is utilized in love spell and is thought to increase one’s passions when carried or sprinkled under the bed. When gazed upon it restores lost memories.

194. Periwinkle, Red- (Catharanthus Roseus) You use the leaves, twigs, and root of this plant. The drugs velban and oncovin as well as the substances vinblastine and vincristine are derived from this plant, the later two of which are used in the treatment of Leukemia and Hodgkin’s Disease. This herb is considered to be a drug. It should only be taken under medical supervision. Side affects are the same as cancer chemotherapy. Overdoses can be fatal. It is an endangered rainforest plant; the main cause of decline is habitat destruction by slash and burn agriculture.

195. Pine- (Pinus spp.) A pine is a coniferous tree of the genus Pinus, in the family Pinaceae. There are about 115 species of pine, although different authors accept anything from 105 to 125 species. Pines are native to most of the Northern Hemisphere. In North America, they range from the Arctic south to Nicaragua and Hispaniola, with the highest diversity in Mexico and California. In Eurasia, they range from Portugal and Scotland east to the Russian Far East, Japan, and the Philippines, and south to northernmost Africa, the Himalaya and Southeast Asia, with one species (Sumatran Pine) just crossing the Equator in Sumatra. Pines are also extensively planted in many parts of the Southern Hemisphere. Pines are commercially among the most important of species used for timber and wood pulp in temperate and tropical regions of the world. This is because they are fast-growing softwoods that can be planted in relatively dense stands, and because their acidic decaying needles may inhibit the growth of other competing plants in the cropping areas. Commercial pine crops are grown in plantations. The resin of some species is important as the source of turpentine. Some species have large seeds, called pine nuts, that are harvested and sold for cooking and baking. Some pines are used for Christmas trees, and pine cones are also widely used for Christmas decorations. Many pines are also very attractive ornamental trees planted in parks and large gardens. A large number of dwarf cultivars have been selected, suitable for planting in smaller gardens. Pine trees are also famous for their pleasant smell, while some people find the smell overbearing. A very small number of people are allergic to pine resin and its scent has been know to trigger an asthma attack. What makes this particularly unusual is that it is also a treatment for asthma in some forms of alternative medicine.

Folk Names- Oil of Turpentine Tree.

Magickal Uses: Pine is the "tree of peace" of the Native American Iroquois confederacy. Burn pine to purify the home and decorate with its branches to bring healing and joy. Mix with equal parts of Juniper and Cedar, burn to purify the home and ritual area. The cones and nuts can be carried as a fertility charm. Placing pine needles in a loose-woven bag and running bathwater over this makes a good magical cleansing and stimulating bath. To purify and sanctify an outdoor ritual area, brush the ground with a pine branch. The oil is commonly added to purification, protection, money and healing mixtures. Burn Pine as incense for, money, purification, healing and exorcism.

196. Pipsisewa- (chimaphila Umbellata) You use the leaves of this plant. It is best know for an aid in kidney problems.

Folk Names- False Wintergreen, Ground Holly, Price’s Pine, Princess Pine.

Magical Uses: Crush Pipsisewa, blend with Rose Hips and Violet Flowers, and burn to draw good spirits for magical aid. Also carry to attract money.

197. Plaintain- (Plantago Major) You use the leaves and seeds of this plant. It contains calcium, potassium, sulfur, Vitamins C, K, and T.

Folk Names- Cuckoo's Bread, Englishman's Foot, The Leaf of Patrick, Patrick's Dock, Ripple Grass, St. Patrick's Leaf, Slan-lus, Snakebite, Snakeweed, Waybread, Waybroad, Weybroed, White Man's Foot.

Magickal Uses: Bind the Plantain with red wool to the head to cure headaches, and place beneath the feet to remove weariness. Plaintain is also hung in the car to guard against the intrusion of evil spirits. A piece of the root in the pocket protects its bearer from snakebites.

198. Pleurisy Root- (Ascelipias Tuberosa) You use the root of this plant. It is best known as an expectorant. Do not give this herb to children. It is too strong for their systems. It can cause stomachache and nausea. In Native American folk medicine, Pleurisy Root is used to treat chest and upper respiratory disorders such as cough, colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, and, of course, pleurisy. It has also been taken to relieve rheumatism, diarrhea, digestive problems, fever, and uterine disorders. External application is believed to help remove warts. Although Pleurisy Root was listed in the United States Pharmacopoeia until the late 19th century, its effectiveness for these conditions has never been scientifically confirmed.

Folk Names- Butterfly Weed, Canada Root, Flux Root, Swallow-Wort, Tuber Root, White Root, Wind Root, Orange Milkweed.

Magickal Uses- Protection, Health and healing

199. Poke Weed- (Phytolacca American) You use the root of this plant. It is best known as an expectorant. If this herb is used incorrectly, it can be deadly. It is a beneficial medicinal herb when used correctly. Use with caution, respect, and expertise.

Folk Names- Coakum, Cocan, Crowberry, Garget, Inkberry, Pigeon Berry, Pocan, Scoke, Virginian Poke.

Magickal Uses: Poke is used at the New Moon to break hexes and curses. Make an infusion and sprinkle around the home. Add a bit to the bath water as well (Do not Drink) When carried, poke gives courage. To find a lost object mix poke with hydrangea, violet, and galangal, and then sprinkle this around the area where the article was last seen. The berries are crushed and the resulting juice is used as a magical ink.

200. Poplar- (Populus Spp.) You use the bark and buds of this plant. It is best known for having the same affects as aspirin. Poplar produces pollen, which may cause rashes and respiratory problems.

Magickal Uses: The Poplar buds and leaves are carried to attract money or are added to money incenses. They have also been added to flying ointments, which are used to facilitate astral projection, and so are sometimes placed upon the body or made into an ointment when working with this procedure.

201. Potentilla- (Potentilla Spp.) Known by it’s more common name, Five-Finger Grass, Potentilla is not a grass, despite its name, it is a flowering herb. You use the leaves and root of this plant. It is best known as an astringent. When used in large amounts, for long periods of time, Potentilla can cause kidney damage.

Folk Names- Buttercup, Buttercup Shrub, Shrubby Cinquefoil

Magickal Uses: It is used in obtaining love, luck, money, power, and wisdom. Because of its hand-like appearance, Potentilla has been used by many people for the purpose of warding off evil and bringing good luck in money matters and love affairs.

202. Prickly Ash- (Xanthoxylum Fraxineum) You use the bark of this plant. It is best known as a stimulant that increases circulation.

Magickal Uses: Use the fruit of the Prickly Ash as a perfume to attract love.

203. Psyllium- (Plantago Ovata) “Plantago” is derived from a Latin word meaning “sole of the foot.”You use the seeds of this plant. It is best known as a colon and intestine cleanser. Has been used as a cough remedy and a laxative. The broad leaves can be used as a remedy for wounds and inflamed areas, and in rural areas are used to treat insect bites and bruises. A tea made from either the leaves or the whole plant and taken internally has been used to treat lung disorders and stomach problems. This same tea may be used as a mouthwash to treat sours in the mouth and toothaches.

Folk Names- Indian Plantain, Common Plantain, Jangli Isabgol.

204. Quassia- (Pictasma Amara) You use the bark of this plant. It contains calcium, potassium, and sodium. When used in large amounts, it may cause vomiting, nausea and can act as a depressant.

Folk Names- Bitter Ash.

Magickal Uses: Quassia is used in love mixtures, both to draw and to maintain love. The powdered wood is used in incense bases.

205. Queen Elizabeth Root- SEE ORRIS ROOT

206. Queen of the Meadow- (Eupatorium Purpureum) You use the leaves of this plant. It contains Vitamins C and D.

Folk Names- Gravel Root

Magickal Uses: Protects women and children, warding, healing, instills a good self image. Queen of the Meadow grants control over job situations and is an ingredient in Steady Work Oil. Some also call it a money-luck or psychic vision herb.

207. Raspberry- (Rubus Idaues) You use the berry and leaves of this plant. It contains calcium, citric acid, iron, malic acid, pectin, phosphorus, Vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D, E, F, and G.

Magickal Uses: The brambles of the Raspberry are hung up at doors and windows for protection. This is also done when a death has occurred, so that the spirit won’t re-enter the house once it has left. Raspberry is served as a love inducing food, and the leaves are carried by pregnant women to alleviate the pains of pregnancy and childbirth.

208. Redmond Clay- (Montmorillonite) Geologically, Redmond Clay is volcanic ash that was deposited in sea water approximately 60 million years ago. It is a swelling-type sodium bentonite containing more than 70 natural trace minerals. Redmond Minerals brings this clay of 1,000 uses to market in its natural state with no additives, chemicals, or preservatives of any kind. An old home remedy, Redmond Clay has been used by people who have suffered from diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, stomachache, acid indigestion, hiatal hernias, acid reflux, diverticulitis, and colitis... just to name a few. Redmond clay has also been used externally for cuts, bruises, insect bites, bee stings, boils, infections, rashes, eczema, arthritis, acne, and burns.

Folk Names- Healing Clay, Clay of 1000 uses.

Magickal Uses- The clay may be shaped into human figures and used in spells for healing.

209. Rhubarb- (Rheum Palmatum) You use the root of this plant. It contains calcium, cobalt, nickel, phosphorus, sodium, sulfur, tin, Vitamins A, B Complex, and C.

Magickal Uses: Wear a piece of Rhubarb Root around the neck on a string to protect against pain in the stomach. Rhubarb Pie served to a mate helps to maintain his or her fidelity.

210. Rose- (Rosa spp.) You use the flowers and fruit of this plant. It contains calcium, iron, niacin, potassium, silica, sodium, sulfur, Vitamins A, B Complex, C, E, and P. Large doses of Rose petals may cause diarrhea.

Magickal Uses: Roses have long been used in love mixtures, owing to the flower’s associations with the emotions. A chaplet of Roses worn when performing love spells or a single rose in a vase on the altar, are powerful love magic. Rise water distilled from the petals is added to love baths. Rose hips (the fruit of the Rose) are strung and worn as love attracting beads. A tea of rosebuds drunk before sleep induces prophetic dreams. Rose petals and hips are also added to fast luck mixtures and, when carried, act as personal protectants. Rose petals sprinkled around the house calm personal stress and household upheavals. Roses planted in the garden attract fairies, and are said to grown best when stolen.

211. Rose Hips- SAME AS ABOVE.

212. Rosemary- (Rosmarinus Officinalis) You use the leaves of this plant. It contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, Vitamins A and C. Rosemary Oil should not be used in large doses for long periods of time, as it can cause stomach, intestinal, and kidney problems.

Folk Names- Compass Weed, Dew of the Sea, Elf Leaf, Guardrobe, Incensier, Libanotis (Grek), Polar Plant, Sea Dew

Magickal Uses: Rosemary, when burned, emits powerful cleansing and purifying vibrations, and so is smoldered to rid a place of negativity, especially prior to performing magick. It is one of the oldest incenses. When placed beneath the pillow Rosemary ensures a good sleep and drives away nightmares. Light under the bed it protects the sleeper from all harm. Rosemary is also hung on the porch and doorposts to keep thieves from the house and is carried to remain healthy. Placed in the bath it purifies. A chaplet of Rosemary, worn, aids the memory, while the wood, smelled often, preserves youthfulness. To ensure the latter add a Rosemary infusion to the bath water. Rosemary has long been used in love and lust incenses and other mixtures, and healing poppets are stuffed with Rosemary infusion is used to wash the hands before healing work, and the leaves mixed with Juniper berried are burned in sickrooms to promote healing. If you wish to receive knowledge or the answer to a question, burn Rosemary on charcoal and small its smoke. Rosemary is also grown to attract elves, and the powdered leaves wrapped in linen cloth and bound to the right arm dispel depression and make the emotions light and merry. Rosemary is generally used as a substitute for frankincense.

213. Rowan- (Sorbus aucuparia) Also known as Mountain Ash, Witchwood, Witchbane, and Sorb Apple. A Druid sacred tree and sacred to the goddess Bride/Bridgit, Rowan bears clusters of spring flowers and bright red berries in autumn, when the leaves may turn red. The berries, rich in vitamin C, can be made into a tart jelly, Ground into flour, fermented into wine, or distilled into spirit. The seeds should be removed as they can contain hydrocyanic acid and are considered poisonous. Rowan is a traditional country charm against witchcraft.(!) Rowan is a close relative of Sorbus americana (American mountain ash) and can be used in the same way herbally. The bark is decocted for diarrhea and for vaginal douches; simmer two teaspoons of the bark per cup of water for twenty minutes. The bark is tinctured in alcohol for eight days to treat fevers (especially intermittent fevers). The berries are gathered when ripe and then dried or made into jam. The berries are very high in vitamin C and are useful for sore throats and tonsillitis. Take one teaspoon of the fresh berry juice or a quarter cup of the tea made by simmering one teaspoon per cup of water for twenty minutes. The ancient Welsh made ale from rowan berries. You use the fruit.

Folk Names- Mountain Ash, Witchwood, Witchbane, Sorb Apple, Delight of the Eye, Quickbane, Ran Tree, Roden-Quicken-Royan, Ronetree, Thor's Helper, Whitty, Wicken-tree, Wiggin, Wiggy, Wiky, Wild Ash, Witchen.

Magical Uses- Rowan is said to have come from the land of Fairy and as such is a very magical tree used for wands, rods, amulets, and spells. All parts of the tree are sacred. Make a tea with a few of the ripe berries and add it to the ritual chalice. A forked branch can help find water. Wands are for knowledge, locating metal, and general divination. Fires made of Rowan serve to summon spirits, especially when facing conflicts. Incense of leaves and berries for divination. Grow for protection of home. Carrying Rowan wood increases psychic powers. Rowan carried on board whip will prevent its involvement in storms; kept in the house it guards against lightening strikes, and when planted on a grave Rowan keeps the deceased one from haunting the place. Rowans growing near stone circles are the most potent. The leaf and berry are used in incense to increase psychic powers. Wear a tiny cross of rowan wood somewhere in your clothing or protection.

214. Rue- (Ruta Graveolens) You use the leaves, oil, and twigs of this plant. It contains Vitamin P. When taken in large doses Rue can/will induce abortion in pregnant women. This herb should not be taken in large doses by anyone. When handling fresh Rue, you should wear gloves because it can cause swelling and blistering.

Folk Names- Herb of Grace, Garden Rue, Herbygrass, Hreow, Mother of the Herbs, Rewe, Ruta.

Magickal Uses: Rue leaves placed on the forehead relieve headaches. Worn around the neck Rue aids in recuperation from illnesses and also wards off future health problems. Rue is added to healing incenses and poppets. Fresh Rue, sniffed, clears the head in love matters and also improves mental processes. Rue added to baths breaks all hexes and curses that may have been cast against you, and it is also added to exorcism incenses and mixtures. It is protective when hung up at the door or placed in sachets, and the fresh leaves rubbed on the floorboards send back any ill spells sent against you. The Romans are Rue as a preservative against the evil eye, and the plant was also carried to guard the hearer from poisons, werewolves, and all manner of ills. A sprig of fresh Rue is used as a sprinkler to distribute salt water throughout the house. This clears it of negativity. Mix fresh Rue juices with morning dew and sprinkle in a circle around you while performing magickal acts for protection, if desired or needed. Rue is another plant said to grow best when stolen, and indeed, its presence in a garden beautifies and protect it. For some reason, toads have an aversion to Rue.

215. Safflower- (Carthamus Tinctorius) You use the flowers of this plant. It contains vitamin P. Safflower is a source of cooking oil and it is a dye plant.

Folk Names- False Saffron

Magickal Uses: Love, happiness, healing, and strength. Safflowers dried yellow flowers are burned as incense by gay men, who smoke themselves with the fumes before going out in search of sexual partners. Dried Safflower flowers and Sampson Snake Root flowers can be steeped in Safflower Oil and the oil rubbed on the back of the knees, thighs, and buttocks to attract a male lover.

216. Saffron- (Crocus Satirus) You use the flowers of this plant. It contains calcium, lactic acid, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, Vitamins A and B12. This herb can be deadly to your pocketbook and yourself if you can affod and didest 1/3 of an ounce of this herb.

Folk Names- Autumn Crocus, Crocus, Karcom, Krokos, Kunkuma (Sanskrit), Saffer (Arabic), Spanish Saffron

Magickal Uses: Saffron is added to love sachets as well as those aimed at raising lustful feelings. It is used in healing spells, and that infusion is used as wash water for the hands prior to healing rituals. At one time in Persia (Iran) pregnant women wore a ball of saffron at the pit of the stomach to ensure a speedy delivery. The infusion, drunk enables you to foresee the future, and simply ingesting Saffron dispels melancholy. In fact, on early author warns against eating too much Saffron lest one should ‘die of excessive joy.’ Saffron in the home keep lizards from venturing in, and wearing a chaplet of Saffron will protect you from inebriation (and will probably be the subject of a few comments from your friends). Sheets were rinsed with a Saffron infusion in Ireland so that the arms and legs would be strengthened during sleep, and the ancient Persians utilized Saffron to raise the wind.

217. Sage- (Salvia Officinalis) You use the leaves of this plant. It contains calcium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, sodium, sulfur, Vitamins A, B Complex, and C.

Folk Names- Garden Sage, Red Sage, Sawge (Old English), Salvia salvatrix, Narrow-leaved White Sage, Broad-leaved White Sage

Magickal Uses: Sage has been utilized to ensure a long life, sometimes even immortality. This is done by eating some of the plant everyday. Sage is carried to promote wisdom, and the leaves are used in countless healing and money spells. To guard yourself against contracting the dreaded evil eye wear a small horn filled with Sage. There are a few curious gardening tips concerning Sage: first, it is bad luck to plant Sage in your own garden; a stranger should be found to do the work. Second, a full bed of Sage brings ill luck, so ensure that some other plant shares the plot. Incidentally, toads love Sage. If you desire to make a wish come true, write it on a Sage leaf and hide it beneath your pillow. For three nights sleep upon it. If once you dream of what you desire your wish will be materialized; if not, bury the Sage in the ground so that you do not come to harm.

218. St. John’s Wort- (Hypericum Perforatum) You can use the whole plant. It is best known for curing bronchitis. A Druid sacred herb, the Celts passed it through the smoke of the Summer Solstice fire, then wore it in battle for invincibility. This herb has woody-based stems, with pairs of small, balsamic-scented leaves and clusters of lemon-scented, yellow summer flowers. The leaves are used in salads and to flavor liqueurs. Extract of the flowering tops is antiviral, astringent, and sedative; it treats inflammation, wounds, and diarrhea. Taken internally, it calms nerves and treats depression. It is under research for AIDS treatment. The flowers yield yellow and red dyes. The herb is the part used for lung problems, bladder complaints, diarrhea, dysentery, depression, hemorrhages, and jaundice. Steep two teaspoons of the herb per cup of water for twenty minutes. Take one-half cup in the morning and one-half cup at bed time. Bedwetting is helped by a nightly cup of the tea. The oil and fomentation are applied externally the injuries, especially when nerve endings are involved (i.e. fingers and toes) and to soften tumors and caked breasts. To make the oil, cover the flowers with good cold-pressed olive oil and leave the sealed preparation in the hot sun for twenty-one days or until it becomes a rich red. The oil is excellent for massages, as it affects the spine directly. Varicose veins, mild burns, inflammations, neuralgia, and rheumatism are helped by a poultice of it. Malignant tumors must be treated with care. Never rub or massage a malignant growth, as cells may become detached and travel to other parts of the body.

Folk Names- Amber, Fuga daemonum (Latin for Scare-devil), Goat Weed, Herba John, John's Wort, Kamath Weed, Sol Terrestis, Tipton Weed

Magical Uses- The Welsh called this plant "leaf of the blessed." It was understood to be an idea combination of water and fire, the ultimate healing essence. Fire symbolized the fruitful light-filled forces of summer, and water the gathering and settling forces of the dark season. Midsummer was the time of balance between these forces of light and dark. Burn at Litha to send away negativity, wear for invincibility, health and willpower. Gather at Litha or on a Friday and worn it will keep mental illness at bay and also cure melancholy. When placed in a jar and hung by a window, St. John's Wrote protects against thunderbolts, fire and evil spirits. Both flowers and leaves are used for this purpose. At one time St. John's Wort was held to the mouth of accused Witches to attempt to force them to confess.

219. Salad Burnett- (Poterium Sanguisorba) You use the leaves of this plant. It contains tannins and Vitamin C. As its common name implies, Poterium Sanguisorba is a flavorful herb, the leaves of which have a cucumbery taste, useful in salads, on sandwiches, as a garnish vastly more edible than a sprig of raw parsley, or cooked with any cassarole dish or soup that might call for basil, oregano, or dill.

Magical Uses- Float the leaves in a glass of wine to lift one’s spirit, and improve the mood.

220. Sandalwood, White- (Santalum Album) A terrestrial plant species of the genus Santalum. It is a hemi-parasitic tree distributed in semi-arid areas from India to the South Pacific and the northern coast of Australia. It is often cited as the source of a timber and essential oil, which command high prices for fine woodworking and as a fragrance respectively. To preserve this vulnerable species resource from over-exploitation, governments protect the species. Sandalwood has been the primary source of sandalwood and the derived oil. These often hold an important place within the social culture of the distribution range. The high value of the plant has led to attempts at cultivation; this has increased the distribution range of the plant. The long maturation period and difficulty in cultivation have been restrictive to extensive planting within the range. These commodities have been in high demand and are an important trade item in Australia, Hawaii, India, the South Pacific, and Sri Lanka. Sandalwood essential oil was popular in medicine up to 1920-1930, mostly as urogenital (internal) and skin (external) antiseptic. Its main component santalol (~90%) has antimicrobial property. It is used in aromatherapy and Sandalwood oil is also used to prepare soaps. Santalum Album, is currently endangered and consequently very expensive. Although all sandalwood trees in India are government-owned and their harvest is strictly controlled, many trees are illegally cut down and smuggled out of the country. Sandal essential oil prices have risen up to $1000-1500 per kg in the last 5 years. Some countries regard the sandal oil trade as ecologically harmful because it encourages the over harvesting of sandalwood trees.

Folk Names- Sandal, Santal, White Sandalwood, White Saunders, Yellow Sandalwood, Sanders Wood

Magickal Uses: Sandalwood powder is burned during protection, healing, and exorcism spells. When mixed with Lavender it makes incense that conjures spirits. This fragrant wood possesses very high vibrations and is burned at séances and Full Moon rituals when mixed with frankincense. Write your wish on a chip of Sandalwood and burn in the censer or cauldron. As it burns it sets the magick flowing, but remember to visualize your wish at the same time. Sandalwood beads are protective and promote a spiritual awareness when worn. Powdered Sandalwood can be scattered about a place to clear it of negativity, and it is also used as an incense base.

221. Sarsaparilla- (Smilax Ornata) You use the roots of this plant. It contains copper, iodine, iron, manganese, silicon, sodium, sulfur, zinc, Vitamins A, B Complex, C and D.

Folk Names- Bamboo Briar-

Magickal Uses: Sarsaparilla mixed with cinnamon and sandalwood powder and sprinkled around the premises to draw money. It is also utilized in love spells.

222. Sassafras- (Sassafras Officinal) You use the root bark of this plant. It is known by the Native Americans to cure fever. This is another controversial herb. One of the properties of the oil has been identified as a carcinogen. Many herbalists suggest this herb is only safe for external use, while many feel there is not enough oil in the tea to make it harmful.

Folk Names- Saxifrax, Ague Tree, Cinnamon Wood.

Magickal Uses: Sassafras is placed in the purse or wallet to attract money, or is burned for this purpose. It is also added to sachets and spells to designed to aid healing.

223. Savory- (Satureja Spp.) You use the leaves of this plant. It contains cargacrol (carracol), P-Cymene and tannin. It is best known as an antiseptic and astringent. Savory is best known for its flavoring beans. Savory is often cultivated for uses such as border ornamentals or potherbs. Summer savory is an annual with small green leaves and pink flowers; winter savory is an evergreen perennial. Both need sun and well-drained soil. Savory is used in seasoning the traditional Acadian stew known as fricot.

Magickal Uses- Mental Powers

224. Saw Palmetto- (Serenoa Serrulata) You use the fruit of this plant. It contains Vitamin A. Native Americans used the fruit for food, but also in the treatment of a variety of urinary and genital problems. The European colonists learned of the use of saw palmetto. It was used as a crude extract for at least 200 years for various conditions including asthenia (weakness), recovery from major illness, and urogenital problems. Saw Palmetto as been used in European Medicine for years to treat enlarged prostrate. The tea is also used to help men get erections.

225. Skullcap- (Scutellaris Lateriflora) You use the leaves and sprigs of this plant. It contains calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, Vitamins C and E.

Folk Names- Helmet Flower, Hoodwort, Madweed, Quaker Bonnet

Magickal Uses: Skullcap is used in spells of relaxation and peace. A woman who wears Skullcap protects her husband against the charms of other women. Skullcap also wards away unwanted people and animals.

226. Seneca Snake Root - (Polygala Senega) You use the root of this plant. It contains aluminum, iron, lead, and tin.

Folk Names- Milkwort, Rattlesnake Root.

Magickal Uses: Seneca Snake Root protects from snake bites and the work of false friends. Under the alternative name Milkwort, it is thought to aid lactation in cows, goats, and women; the taxonomic name Polygala means ‘much milk’ in Greek.

227. Senna- (Cassia Acutifolia) You use the leaves and pods of this plant. It is best known for cleansing the system. To prevent bowel cramps, this herb should be taken with a caminative herb such as ginger.

Folk Names- Cassia

Magickal Uses: Senna is used in love spells, but it is rarely used alone.

228. Sesame- (Sesamum Indicum, S. Orientate) Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum. The precise natural origin of the species is unknown, although its closest relatives occur in Africa. It is widely naturalised in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds. It is an annual plant growing to 50-100 cm tall, with opposite leaves 4-14 cm long with an entire margin; they are broad lanceolate, to 5 cm broad, at the base of the plant, narrowing to just 1 cm broad on the flowering stem. The flowers are white to purple, tubular, 3-5 cm long, with a four-lobed mouth.

Magickal Uses: Sesame seeds, when eaten, are lust inducing. A jar of sesame seeds left open in the house draws cash to it. Change the seeds every month. The infamous magickal command, ‘open sesame!” refers to the plant’s legendary powers to discover hidden treasures, reveal secret passageways, and open locked door.

229. Serpentwood- (Rauwolfia Serpentina) You use the root of this plant. It contains 30 alkaloids and the drug reserpine. It is best known as a tranquilizer. This plant is used medicinally, both in conventional western medicine, and also in Ayurveda, Unani, and folk medicine. It helps to reduce blood pressure, depresses activity of central nervous system and acts as a hypnotic. Snakeroot depletes catecholamines and serotonin from nerves in central nervous system. Refined snakeroot has been used extensively in recent years to treat hypertension. Animal studies suggest snakeroot may produce cancers. The natural reserves of this plant are declining as a result of over-harvesting.

Folk Names- The name Serpent Wood is derived from India, where it has been used for 4000 years to treat snakebite.

Magickal Uses- Psychic powers, enlightenment, healing

230. Shepherd’s Purse- (Capella Burse Pastoris) You can use the whole plant. It contains calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium, sulfur, tin, zinc, Vitamins C, E, and K. Medicinally, this herb has been used to stop bleeding.

Magickal Uses- Money, Properity, Love

231. Shield Fern- (Dryopteris Dilatata ) You use the rhizome of this plant. It is known to the Alaskan natives as a cure for gout. An infusion of the fronds is used to treat dandruff.

Folk Names- Broad Wood Fern

232. Skunk Cabbage- (Symplocarpus Foetides) a low growing, foul smelling plant that prefers wetlands. It can be found naturally in eastern North America, from Nova Scotia and southern Quebec west to Minnesota, and south to North Carolina and Tennessee; and also in northeastern Asia, in eastern Siberia, northeastern China and Japan. It is the only species in the genus, although the genus Lysichiton is similar. Its name is derived from its odor, which is rather mild as long as the plant remains intact. To fully appreciate why the plant is so named, one need only tear off a fresh leaf. When a leaf or stalk is torn, a pungent odor is released. While not considered edible, the plant is not poisonous to the touch; and though unpleasant, the smell is not harmful. It is thought possible that Eastern Skunk Cabbages may be able to live for hundreds of years. They reproduce by hard, pea-sized seeds which fall in the mud and are carried away by animals or by floods.

Folk Names- Meadow Cabbage, Pole Cat Weed, Skunk Weed, Suntull, Swamp Cabbage.

Magickal Uses: A small amount of skunk cabbage wrapped in a Bay leaf on a Sunday forms a talisman which drawn good fortune to the bearer. It is also of efficacy in court cases.

233. Slippery Elm- (Ulmus Fulva) You use the inner bark of this plant. It contains calcium, copper, iodine, iron, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, zinc, and Vitamins E, F, K and P.

Folk Names- Indian Elm, Moose Elm, Red Elm.

Magickal Uses: Burn slippery elm and throw into the fire a knotted yellow cord or thread. Any gossip against you will stop. Slippery Elm bark worn about a child’s neck will give it a persuasive tongue when fully grown.

234. Soapberry- (Shepherida Canadensis) You use the stems of this plant. Buffalo berry was commonly employed medicinally by several native North American Indian tribes, who used it in the treatment of a range of complaints. It is little, if at all, used in modern herbalism. A poultice of the bark, softened by hot water and mixed with pin cherry bark (Prunus pensylvanica), has been used to make a plaster or bandage for wrapping broken limbs. An infusion of the bark has been used as a wash for sore eyes. The roots are antihaemorrhagic and cathartic. An infusion of the roots has been used as an aid to childbirth and in the treatment of tuberculosis and the coughing up of blood. A decoction of the stems has been used as a stomach tonic (it was also used to treat stomach cancer) and also in the treatment of constipation, high blood pressure and venereal disease. A decoction of the stems and leaves has been used as a wash in the treatment of sores, cuts and swellings. A decoction of the plant has been used externally as a wash and rub for aching limbs, arthritic joints, head and face sores. The inner bark is laxative. An infusion has been used in the treatment of constipation. The berries have been eaten as a treatment for high blood pressure. The fruit juice has been drunk in the treatment of digestive disorders. It has also been applied externally in the treatment of acne and boils.

Folk Names- Buffalo Berry

235. Soapwort- (Saponaria Officinalis) You use the leaves and roots of this plant. It contains saponin. This is an extremely strong purgative that should not be taken internally. If you should decide to ignore this warning, keep in mind that this herb tastes like soap and it used in the lathering of many commercial soap products.

Magickal Uses- Kitchen Magick, Dreams, and Cleansing.

236. Sourdock- (Rumex Arcticus) You use the root of this plant. The drugs leucodelphinidin and leucopelargonidan are derived from this plant. When used in large doses for long periods of time, it may cause allergic reactions and may irritate the bowels and kidneys. Known as medicinal since ancient times, the curled dock or sourdock root has been used as a laxative, astringent, tonic, blood purifier, and alterative. European herbalists used sorrel or dock as a cooling agent for fevers, a bitter tonic appetizer, and as a "cordial to the heart." The Upper Cook Inlet and Nondalton peoples used a tea made from sour-dock root as a medicine for stomach and bladder trouble, for hangover, as a laxative, and, in a very strong decoction, as an emetic

237. Snapdragon- (Antirrhinum Majus) Antirrhinum is a genus of plants that used to be the family Scrophulariaceae, more commonly known as snapdragons from the flowers' fancied resemblance to the face of a dragon that opens and closes its mouth when properly squeezed (thus the 'snap'). Study of DNA sequences have led to the inclusion of Antirrhinum in a vastly enlarged family Plantaginaceae. The taxonomy of this genus is disputed at present. At one extreme, ITIS recognises only the Old World species of sect. Antirrhinum in the genus, listing only the Garden Snapdragon A. majus (the only species in the section naturalized in North America). At the other, Thompson (1988) treated 36 species in the genus; many modern botanists accept this circumscription. New species also continue to be discovered (see e.g. Romo et al., 1995). Recent research in the molecular systematics of this group, and related species, by Oyama and Baum (2004), has confirmed that the genus as described by Thompson is monophyletic, provided that one species (A. cyathiferum) is removed to a separate genus, and two others (previously listed as Mohavea confertiflora and M. breviflora) are included.

Folk Names- Calf’s Snout.

Magickal Uses: Any part of the Snapdragon worn on your body prevents people from deceiving you. The seed worn around the neck ensures that you will never be bewitched. If you are outside and feel evil nearby, step on a Snapdragon or hold one of its flowers in your hand until the evil passes. Place a vase of fresh Snapdragons on the altar while performing protective rituals. If someone has sent negative energy to you (hexes, curses, etc.) place some Snapdragons on the altar with a mirror behind them. This will send back the curses.

238. Spearmint- (Menta Virids) You use the leaves of this plant. It contains calcium, iodine, iron, magnesium, potassium, sulfur, Vitamins A, B Complex, and C.

Folk Names- Garden Mint, Our Lady's Mint, Sage of Bethlehem, Erba Santa Maria, Brown Mint, Lamb Mint, Green Mint, Yerba Buena, Green Spine, Mackeral Mint, Mismin (Irish Gaelic).

Magickal Uses: Spearmint is used in all healing applications, especially in aiding lung diseases. Spearmint is sometimes used to provoke lust. Smelled, Spearmint increases and sharpens mental powers. For protection, while asleep, stuff a pillow or mattress with Spearmint.

239. Sphagnum- (Sphagnum Species) You can use the whole plant. It is best known for dressing wounds.

Folk Names- Peat Moss

Magickal Uses- Sphagnum may be used to stuff poppets.

240. Spikenard- (Aralia Racemosa) You use the root of this plant. It contains many of thesame natural properties as gingseng.

Magickal Uses: Spikenard worn around the neck brings good luck and wards off disease. It is also used to remain faithful. Mentioned in the Bible, Spikenard is said to enhance sexual fidelity, and encourage proposals of marriage.

241. Spruce- (Picea Species) You use the gum and needles of this plant.

Magickal Uses- Those who sleep under the White Spruce will be protected from evil spirits.

242. Stillingia- (Stillingia Lingustina) You use the root of this plant. It is best known as a glandular stimulant.

Magickal Uses: Burn the root to develop psychic powers. If you have lost something, burn Stillingia and follow the smoke to its hiding place.

243. Star Anise- (Illicium verum) All parts of this small, evergreen tree are aromatic; the smooth, gray-white bark, narrow to elliptic shiny green leaves; solitary yellow flowers; and glossy brown seeds. The distinctive seeds and pods are used as a spice in Asian cookery, notably as an ingredient of Chinese five-spice powder. The fruits and foliage yield an essential oil, used as a substitute anise seed flavoring, or, medicinally to relieve chest complaints, rheumatism, and flatulence. The oil appears in soaps, hair oils, and Asian perfumes. Chew the seeds after a meal to help the digestion. Simmer the seeds to make a tea for colic and rheumatic complaints. Steep one teaspoon of the crushed seed in one cup of boiled water for twenty minutes and take up to two cups a day. Often added to other brews to improve taste, the tea of the seed will help cramps and nausea, promote menstruation, and increase breast milk. It also relieves insomnia. The seeds are simmered into salves for scabies and lice. The oil is a stomach tonic. The seeds can be tinctured in brandy (rather than the usual vodka, whiskey, or grain alcohol) with some lemon peel; the dose is one-fourth to one-half teaspoon. You use the seeds of this plant.

Folk Names- Chinese Anise

Magical Uses- The powdered bark is used as an incense in Japanese temples. The tree is planted by the Japanese around temples and on graves as an herb of consecration and protection. The seeds are burned as incense to increase psychic powers, and are also worn as beads for the same purpose. Sometimes star anise is placed on the altar to give it power; one is placed to each of the four directions. It is also carried as a general luck-bringer, and the seeds make excellent pendulums. The tree is often grown near Buddist temples where it is revered.

244. Strawberry- (Gragaria Vesca) You use the leaves of this plant. It contains calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, Vitamins A, B Complex, and C. Fresh leaves of this berry are poisonous if taken internally.

Magickal Uses: Strawberries are served as a love food, and the leaves are carried for luck. Pregnant women may wish to carry a small packet of Strawberry leaves to ease their pregnancy pain.

245. Sunflower- (Helianthus Annuus) An annual plant in the family Asteraceae, with a large flower head (inflorescence). The stem of the flower can grow up to 3 metres tall, with the flower head reaching 30 cm in diameter. The term "sunflower" is also used to refer to all plants of the genus Helianthus, many of which are perennial plants. Sunflowers are native to the Americas, and were domesticated around 1000 B.C. The Incas used the sunflower as an image of their sun god. Gold images of the flower, as well as seeds, were taken back to Europe early in the 16th century. In Greek mythology, a girl named Clytie fell in love with the sun god Apollo, and would do nothing but watch his chariot move across the sky. After nine days, she was transformed into a sunflower. However, the word "sunflower" and its cognates existed long before Helianthus annuus was brought to Europe, and it is thought that the myth (which is mentioned in Ovid's poem Metamorphoses) actually refers to heliotrope or marigold. Sunflower "whole seed" (fruit) is sold as snacks and can be processed into a peanut butter alternative, Sunbutter, especially in China, the United States, the Middle East and Europe. In Russia it is probably the most wide spread snack. It is also sold as food for birds and can be used directly in cooking and salads. Sunflower oil, extracted from the seeds, is used for cooking (but is less cardio-healthy than olive oil), as a carrier oil and to produce biodiesel, for which it is less expensive than the olive product.

Folk Names- Corona Solis, Marigold of Peru, Solo Indianus, Chrysanthemum Peruvianum

Magickal Uses: Sunflower seeds are eaten by women who wish to conceive. To protect yourself against smallpox wear sunflower seeds around the neck, either in a bag or strung like beads. If you cut a sunflower at sunset while making a wish, the wish will come true before another sunset—as long as the wish isn’t too grand. Sleeping with a sunflower under the bed allows you to know the truth in any matter. If you wish to become virtuous anoint yourself with juice pressed from the stems of the sunflower. Sunflowers growing in the garden guards it against pests and grant the best of luck to the gardener.

246. Sweet Cicely- (Myrrhis Odorata) You use the leaves and roots of this plant. It is known as an antiseptic.

Magickal Uses- British Myrrh. Anise. Great (Sweet) Chervil. Sweet Chervil. Smooth Cicely. Sweet Bracken. Sweet-fern. Sweet-Cus. Sweet-Humlock. Sweets. The Roman Plant. Shepherd's Needle. Smoother Cicely. Cow Chervil.

247. Sweet Gale- (Myrica Gale) You use the root bark of this plant. It is best know for cleansing the pores.

Magickal Uses- Bayberry, Bog Myrtle, English Bog Myrtle, Dutch Myrtle

248. Taheebo- (Tabebuia Avellanedae) You use the inner bark of this plant. It contains iron. Taheebo, or the inner bark of the Tabebuia avellanedae tree, is native to Brazil, where it is used traditionally to treat a wide range of conditions including pain, arthritis, inflammation of the prostate gland (prostatitis), fever, dysentery, boils and ulcers, and various cancers. Preliminary laboratory research examining the properties of Taheebo is beginning to suggest that the traditional uses may have scientific merit.

Folk Names- Pau d’Archo, LaPacho, Ipe Roxo, Taheboo tree

249. Tansy- (Tanacetum Vulgare) You use the leaves of this plant. It contains thujone. When used sparingly, Tansy is safe for consumption, but when used in moderate to large doses it causes violent reactions and even death. Be extremely careful with this herb.

Magickal Uses: A bit of Tansy placed in the shoes helps cure persistent fevers. Since this plant was given to Ganymede to make him immortal, Tansy is carried to lengthen the life-span. Ants don’t like Tansy.

250. Tarragon- (Artemisia Dracunculus) You use the leaves and sprigs of this plant. It is known for it’s numbing ability.

Folk Names- Little Dragon, Herbe au Dragon (French)

Magickal Uses- Commanding, confidence, courage, passion, protection, strength, Animals, calming, keeping secrets, love, peace, prevents theft, retention, sensuality, virility

251. Tea Tree- (Melaleuca alternifolia) Tea tree oil has huge healing potential. It is a powerful antiseptic, and it stimulates the immune systems, is active against bacteria, viruses, and fungi such as athlete's foot and thrush. It helps treat colds, flu, lesions, warts and acne. Tea Tree is the best remedy for yeast infections!

Folk Names- Melaleuca

Magickal Uses- Aborigines used the leaves traditionally for many medicinal purposes, including chewing the young leaves to alleviate headache. The softness of the bark made it very useful. It was used to line coolamons when they were used as cradles, and also as a bandage, as sleeping mats and for humpies. It was also used for wrapping food and as a disposable raincoat.

252. Thistle, Blessed- (Centaurea Benedicta) You may use the herb or the whole plant as the Quinault Indians did. It contains iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and the B complex vitamin.

Folk Names- Holy Thistle

Magickal Uses: Wear Blessed Thistle to protect yourself from evil, and add to purification baths. Blessed Thistle is also used in hex-breaking spells.

253. Thyme- (Thymus Vulgaris) You use the leaves, and sprigs of this plant. It contains iodine, silicon, sodium, sulfur, Vitamins B Complex, C, and D. Thyme Oil taken in its pure form can cause dizziness, vomiting, and weakness. When taken internally, in large doses it can be fatal.

Folk Names- Common Thyme, Mother of Thyme, and Garden Thyme.

Magickal Uses: Thyme is burned to attract good health and is also worn for this purpose. It is also used in healing spell. Placed beneath the pillow, it ensures restful sleep and a pleasant lack of nightmares. Worn, Thyme aids in developing psychic powers, and women who wear a sprig of Thyme in the hair make themselves irresistible. Thyme is also a purificatory herb; the Greeks burned it in their temple to purify them and so Thyme is often burned prior to magickal rituals to cleanse the area. In spring a magickal cleansing bath composed of Marjoram and Thyme is taken to ensure all the sorrows and ills of the past are removed from the person. Thyme is also carried and smelled to give courage and energy. If you wear it you will be able to see fairies.

254. Tobacco- (Nicotiana spp.) A genus of short-leafed plants of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family indigenous to North and South America, or the dried and sharp leaves of such plants. Tobacco leaves are often smoked in the form of a cigar or cigarette, or in a smoking pipe, or in a water pipe or a hookah. This can damage the lungs and can also potentially cause lung disorders, and contribute to existing disorders such as asthma. Tobacco is also chewed, "dipped" (placed between the cheek and gum), and sniffed into the nose as finely powdered snuff. Most tobacco smokers and some other users become addicted and use every day. Tobacco contains nicotine, a powerful neurotoxin that is particularly harmful to insects. All means of consuming tobacco result in the absorption of nicotine in varying amounts into the user's bloodstream, and over time the development of tolerance and dependence. Absorption quantity, frequency and speed seem to have a direct relationship with how strong a dependence and tolerance, if any, might be created. A lethal dose of nicotine is contained in as little as one half of a cigar or three cigarettes; however, only a small fraction of the nicotine contained in these products is actually released into the smoke, and most clinically significant cases of nicotine poisoning are the result of concentrated forms of the compound used as insecticides. It is important to note, however, that death can result if a small child ingests an amount as small as a cigarette butt (not including filter). Other active alkaloids in tobacco include harmala alkaloids. Long term tobacco use carries significant risks of developing various cancers as well as strokes, and severe cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Significantly shorter life expectancies have been associated with tobacco smoking.

Folk Names- Tabacca, Tabaci Folia

Magickal Uses: South American Indians smoke Tobacco to allow them to converse with spirits. Tobacco is also thrown into the river when beginning a journey by boat to propitiate the river gods. Burning Tobacco as an incense purifies the area of all negativity and spirits (both good and bad), and to cure earaches tobacco smoke is blown into the ear. If you have nightmares, they may cause sickness. To prevent this, immediately upon waking wash in running water, and throw the Tobacco in the water as an offering to the Water Spirit who has cleaned you of evil. Tobacco is a magickal substitution for sulphur, as well as for datura and nightshade, both of which are related to tobacco. After the 9/11 attacks by Islamic Terrorist against the United States in 2001, Native Americans working to clear the site of debris, which included human remains in the form of dust, bathed in an infusion of Tobacco at the end of the day, as it is believed that Tobacco strengthens the veil between the world of the living and the abode of the dead.

255. Turnip- (Brassica Rapa) A root vegetable commonly grown in temperate climates worldwide for its white, bulbous taproot. Small, tender varieties are grown for human consumption, while larger varieties are grown as feed for livestock. Turnips are notably popular in Europe, particularly in its colder parts, because they grow well in cold climates and can be stored for several months after harvest.

Magickal Uses: A turnip may be carved into the likeness of a human being and used in spells to banish unwanted attention, especially unwanted admirers. Turnips placed in the home wards off every form of negativity.

256. Uva Ursa- (Arctpsstaphylos Uva Urse) Also known as bearberry, you use the leaves of this plant. It is best known as an aid in combating bladder and kidney infections. This herb should not be taken internally in large doses for long periods of time, it may cause stomach cramps and poisoning.

Folk Names- Bearberry

Magickal Uses: Add to sachets designed to increase psychic powers.

257. Valerian- (Aaleriana Officinalis) You use the roots of this plant. It contains copper, lead, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. When taken in large doses it may cause dizziness, vomiting, and depression.

Folk Names- Garden Heliotrope, Vandal Root, St. George's Herb, All-Heal, Amantilla, Bloody Butcher, Capon's Tail, Capon's Trailer, Cat's Valerian, English Valerian, Fragrant Valerian, Phu, Red Valerian, Sete Wale, Set Well

Magickal Uses: The rather ill-smelling rot, powdered, is used in protective sachets, hung in the home to guard it against lighting, and placed in pillows to aid in falling asleep. A sprig of the plant pinned to a woman’s clothing will cause men to ‘follow her like children’ Valerian root is also added to love sachets. If a couple is quarreling introduced some of this herb into the area and all will soon be calm. The Greeks hung a sprig of Valerian under a window to charm away from evil.

258. Vanilla- (Vanilla Aromatica or V. Planifolia V.Tahitenses) a genus of about 110 species in the orchid family (Orchidaceae), including the species Vanilla planifolia from which commercial vanilla flavoring is derived. The name came from the Spanish word "vainilla", diminutive form of "vaina" (meaning "sheath"), which is in turn derived from Latin "vagina". This evergreen genus occurs worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions, from tropical America to tropical Asia, New Guinea and West Africa. It was known to the Aztecs for its flavoring qualities. It is also grown commercially. The fruit ('vanilla bean') is an elongate, fleshy seed pod 10-20 cm long. It ripens gradually (8 to 9 months after flowering), eventually turning black in color and giving off a strong aroma. Each pod contains thousands of minute seeds, but it is the pod that is used to create vanilla flavoring. Significantly, Vanilla planifolia is the only orchid used for industrial purposes (in the food industry and in the cosmetic industry).

Folk Names- Banilje, Tlilxochitl

Magickal Uses: Vanilla, a type of fermented Orchid, is used in love sachets’ the scent and taste are considered lust-inducing. A vanilla bean placed in a bowl of sugar will infuse it with loving vibrations; the sugar can then be used to sweeten love infusions. A vanilla bean, carried, will restore lost energy and improve the mind.

259. Vervain, Blue- (Verbena Hasta) You use the herb part. It is best known as a natural tranquilzer. It contains calcium, manganese, Vitamins C and E.

Folk Names- Enchanters Herb, Holy Herb, Verbena, Blue Vervain (V. hastata), Holy Wort, Brittanica , Enchanter's Plant, Herba Sacra, Herb of Enchantment, Herb of Grace, Herb of the Cross Herbe de Sacrée, Juno's Tears, Pigeon's Grass, Pigeonwood, Simpler's Joy, Van-Van, Verbena, Vervan

Magical Uses: Vervain is a profoundly magical herb belonging to the sphere of Venus. Roman priests and priestesses used it as an altar plant - it was tied in bundles and used to ritually "sweep" and purify the altar. Druids placed it in water that was sprinkled on worshipers as a blessing. Vervain was picked at the rising of the Dog Star, at the dark of the moon, just before flowering. It was taken from the earth with the sacred sickle and raised aloft in the left hand. After prayers of thanksgiving were spoken the Druid or Druidess left a gift of honey to recompense the Earth for her loss. Vervain was once infused in wine and worn on the body to ward off the stings of insects and serpents. It is used in the bath as a protection from enchantments and to make dreams come true.Wearing or bathing in vervain places one under the influence of Diana. After washing your hands in the infusion, it will be possible to engender love in the one you touch. To dispel fears, light a candle daily and surround it with vervain. Speak aloud a prayer to the Gods and Goddesses asking for release from your fear. Do this as long as necessary. On the night of the full moon, go outside with a chalice filled with water, vervain and salt. Take also a candle and a piece of petrified wood. Dip the stone into the water mixture and then pass it through the candle flame. Touch the stone to your feet, hands, shoulders, and head. As you do this ask for the blessings of youth and beauty. Repeat the process seven times. Vervain is worn as a crown during Druidic initiatory rites and as protection for those who are working magic. Sprinkle throughout the home for protection and to bring peace. Keep some in the bedroom to bring tranquil dreams. Keep it in the home to attract wealth and to keep plants healthy. Sprinkle some on the garden as an offering to the elementals and other nature spirits. Drinking the juice of fresh vervain is said to cut sexual desire. Burn it to banish the pangs of unrequited love. Vervain is worn to recover stolen articles. Tucked into a child's cradle, the plant brings joy and a lively intellect. When burned, Vervain is powerful for warding psychic attack, but it is also used in spells for love, purification and attracting wealth. It is a powerful attractant to the opposite sex. Use for Anointing; Banishing; Gather and burn at Litha; Altar Offering; Creativity; Energy; Strength; Power.

260. Vetivert- (Vetivera zizanioides) Also called Khus-khus. This perennial grass grows in dense clumps of stout stems with long leaves and has an aromatic rhizome and roots. The distilled root essential oil flavors Asian sherbets and sweets, fixes perfumes, and scents quality soaps, cosmetics and aftershaves. The scent is a deep yet refreshing, woody, resinous mixture of myrrh and violets. You use the root of this plant.

Folk Names- Also known as Khus Khus.

Magical Uses- Vetivert root is burned to overcome evil spells. It is also used in love powders, sachet and incenses and is added to the bathwater in a sachet to make yourself more attractive to the opposite sex. Vetivert is also used in money spells and mixtures, placed in the cash register to increase business, carried to attract luck, and burned in anti-theft incenses.

261. Violet- (Viola Odorata) You use the flowers and leaves of this plant. It contains Vitamins A and C. Violet Seeds may cause vomiting and the herb may irritate the mucous membrane when taken in excess.

Folk Names- Heartsease, Little Faces, Sweet Violet, Blue Violet and Viola.

Magickal Uses: When the flowers are carried they offer protection against ‘Wykked Sperytis” and bring changes in luck and fortune. Mixed with Lavender, they are a powerful love stimulant and also arouse lust. If you gather the first Violet in the spring your dearest wish will be granted. Ancient Greeks wore the Violet to calm tempers and to induce sleep. Violets fashioned into a chaplet and placed on the head cure headaches and dizziness, and the leaves worn in a green sachet help wounds to heal and prevent evil spirits from making the wounds worse.

262. Walnut- (Juglans Nigra) The parts mainly used are the hulls and the leaves. It is said to be an antidote for electrical shock. This herb contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, protein, and silica. The Latin name Juglans derives from Jovis glans, "Jupiter's nuts", and the nut fit for a god

Magickal Uses: When carried, walnuts strengthen the heart and ward off rheumatism pains. They also attract lightning, so don’t carry one in an electrical storm. If anyone gives you a bag of walnuts, you will see all your wishes fulfilled. When placed in a hat or around the head, walnut leaves prevent headaches and sunstroke. If a woman about to be married wished to delay an ‘blessed events’ she should place in her bodice as many roasted walnuts as corresponds to the number of years that she wishes to remain childless. She must do this on her wedding day.

263. Watercress- (Nasturium Officinale) You use the whole plant. It contains calcium, copper, iodine, iron, manganese, sulfur, Vitamins, A, B, C, D, E, and G. Rich in Vitamin C and iron, excellent tonic. Fresh plant is an appetite stimulant. Used for catarrh and bronchitis; make cough syrup form watercress and honey. Aids in eliminating retained fluid. Culpeper advises the bruised leaves to be placed directly on the skin to combat freckles, pimples and other skin ailments. Watercress is an excellent diuretic, but large doses are purgative. Leaves are edible and mustard- flavored.

Folk Names- Scurvy Grass

Magickal Uses- Slow shifting of reality.

264. Willow- (Salix spp.) You use the bark of this plant. The history of this plant is long and magickal. It contains sailican. Aspirin is derived from this plant.

Folk Names- White Willow, European Willow, Tree of Enchantment, Witches Aspirin, Osier, Pussy Willow, Saille, Salicyn Willow, Saugh Tree, Withe, Withy.

Magickal Uses: Willow leaves are carried or used in mixtures to attract love, and the wood is used to fashion magickal wands dedicated to Moon Magick. If you wish to know if you will be married in the New Year, on New Year’s Eve throw your show or boot into a Willow Tree. If it doesn’t catch and stay in the branches the first time, you have eight more tries. If you succeed in trapping your shoe in the tree, you will be wed within twelve months. All parts of the Willow guard against evil and can be carried or placed in the home for this purpose. Knock on a Willow Tree to avert evil. The leaves, bark, and wood of the Willow are also utilized in healing spells. If you wish to conjure spirits, mix crushed Willow Bark with Sandalwood and burn at the Waning Moon outdoors. Magickal Brooms, especially Witch’s broom’s are traditionally bound with a Willow Branch.

265. Wintergreen- (Gaultheria Procumbens) You use the leaves and oil of this plant. It is best known for working on the cause of pain.

Magickal Uses: Wintergreen is placed in children’s pillows to protect them and grant them good fortune throughout their lives. When sprinkled in the home it removes hexes and curses, especially when mixed with mint. Wintergreen is also utilized in healing spells, and when fresh sprigs are placed on the altar they call good spirits to witness and aid your magick.

266. Witch Hazel- (Hamamelis Virginiana) You use the bark of this plant. It contains copper, iodine, manganese, selenium, zinc, Vitamins C, E, K, and P.

Folk Names- Spotted Alder, Winter Bloom, Snapping Hazelnut

Magickal Uses: Witch Hazel has long been used to fashion diving rods, hence the common name. The bark and twigs are also used to protect against evil influences. If carried, Witch Hazel helps to mend a broken heart and cool the passions.

267. Woad- (Isatis Tinctoria) You use the leaves of this plant. It is best known for its ability to stop wounds from bleeding. Anecdotally, his herb is said to be toxic, however, no documented research has stated this outright, nor has any reason been given for it’s said toxicity.

Folk Names- Wad (Anglo-Saxon, Guéde (French), Guado (Italian), Pastel (Spanish), Weat (Dutch)

Magickal Uses- Smeared on the body as a charm for courage. Sacred to Odhinn and his warriors, Woad was used by the fighting men of many cultures for their pre-battle ritual body paint. It can be used again in this way, on body or cloth, for any sort of battle where courage is needed, not just one where blood is shed.

268. Wormwood- (Artemisic Absinthium) You use the leaves and twigs of this plant. It contains calcium, cobalt, manganese, potassium, sodium, tin, Vitamins B Complex, and C. Wormwood Oil is a narcotic called Absinthe. Absinthe, or the Green Fairy, is also a distilled, highly alcoholic, anise-flavored spirit derived from herbs including the flowers and leaves of Wormwood. Although it is sometimes incorrectly called a liqueur, absinthe is not bottled with added sugar and is therefore classified as a liquor or spirit. The oil, when taken internally, can cause foaming of the mouth, convulsion, and affect the memory. Absinthe is a narcotic, and as with all narcotics, you should not abuse them.

Folk Names- Absinthe, Old Woman, Crown for a King, Green Ginger

Magickal Uses: Wormwood is burned in incenses designed to aid in developing psychic powers, and is also worn for this purpose. Carried, Wormwood protects not only against bewitchment, but also from the bite of sea serpents. Also, according to ancient traditions, it counteracts the effects of poisoning by Hemlock and toadstools, but this hasn’t been proven. Hung from the rear-view mirror, Wormwood protects the vehicle from accidents on treacherous roads. Wormwood is also burned to summon spirits. It is sometimes mixed with Sandalwood for this purpose. If burned in graveyards, the spirits of the dead will rise and speak, according to old Grimoires.

269. Yarrow- (Achillea Millefolium) You use the root of this plant. It contains copper, iodine, iron, manganese, potassium, Vitamins A, C, E, F, and K. Yarrow may cause an allergic reaction in those with sensitive skin. Yarrow should not be used by pregnant women as it can and may induce abortion.

Folk Names- Seven Year's Love, Milfoil, Achillea, Arrowroot, Bad Man's Plaything, Carpenter's Weed, Death Flower, Devil's Nettle, Devil's Plaything, Evil's Nettle, Eerie, Field Hops, Gwarwe, Hundred Leaved Gradd, Knight's Milfoil, Knyghten, Lady's Mantle, Militaris, Military Herb, Millefolium, Noble Yarrow, Nosebleed, Old Man's Mustard, Old Man's Pepper, Sanguinary, Snake's Grass, Soldier's Woundwort, Stanch Griss, Stanch Weed, Thousand Seal, WoundWort, Yarroway, Yerw.

Magickal Uses: When worn, Yarrow protects the wearer, and when held in the hand, it stops all fear and grants courage. A bunch of dried Yarrow hung over the bed or Yarrow used in wedding decorations ensures a love lasting at least seven years. Yarrow is also used in love spells. Carrying Yarrow not only brings love but it also attracts friends and distant relations you wish to contact. It draws the attention of those you lost want to see. The flowers are made into an infusion and the resulting tea is drunk to improve psychic powers. Washing the head with a Yarrow infusion will prevent baldness but won’t cure it if it has already begun. Yarrow is also used to exorcise evil and negativity from a person, place or thing.

270. Yellow Dock- (Rumex Crispus) You use the root of this plant. It can be used as a wild leaf vegetable; the young leaves should be boiled in several changes of water, or can be added directly to salads. Once the plant matures it becomes too bitter to consume. It contains iron, manganese, nickel, protein, Vitamins A and C. The roots have also been used medicinally as an astringent, tonic, and laxative.

Magickal Uses: Expansion, money, fast cash, and marriage (with yarrow), love.

271. Yerba Santa- (Eriodictyon Californiaum, benth.) You use the leaves of this plant. It is best known for its use by the Natives for body pains.

Magickal Uses: Yerba Santa is carried to improve or to attain beauty, and the infusion is added to baths for the same reason. The leaves are added to healing incenses and are worn around the neck to ward off illnesses and wounds. It is also carried for spiritual strength, to increase psychic powers, and to protect the bearer.

272. Yew- (Taxus Baccata) a conifer native to western, central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, northern Iran and southwest Asia. Originally and still widely known in English as just Yew, the later discovery of other very similar related species has led to qualification as European Yew, Common Yew or English Yew where detail of which species of Taxus is required. The word yew is from Proto-Germanic *īwa-, possibly originally a loanword from Gaulish ivos, compare Irish ēo, Welsh ywen, French if; see Eihwaz for a discussion). Baccata is Latin for bearing berries.

Folk Names- Tree of Death

Magickal Uses: This poisonous plant is some times used in spells to raise the spirits of the dead. Though it has a long mythic history it is little used in magic due to its high toxicity.

273. Ylang Ylang- (Cananga odorata) Ylang-ylang has glossy leaves and masses of perfumed, greenish-yellow (sometimes mauve or pink) flowers with narrow petals that resemble witch hazel flowers but appear during two flowering periods. The essential oil is distilled by steam from freshly picked flowers and is featured in many perfumes, soaps, skin lotions, and to balance sebum in Macasser hair oil. Use in moderation, since the oil's heady scent can cause headaches or nausea. Ylang-Ylang means "flower of flowers".

Folk Names- Flower of Flowers.

Magical Uses- (Oil) Useful for Peace, Love and Sex Spells. It can be worn on the body or included in mixtures for these purposes.

274. Yohimbe- (Pausinystalia Johimbe) You use the bark of this plant. It is known through history as an aphrodisiac. It is sad that this herb is an equal to cocaine for inducing the sexual abilities in a man, but the affects last longer. If you suffer from hypertension, diabetes, heart, liver, kidney, and nervous disorders you should stay away from this herb. If you experience nervous stimulation, which may be followed by paralysis, fatigue, or a stomach disorder you have overdosed. You should go immediately to the hospital because death could follow.

Magickal Uses: Yohimbe infusion is drunk as a ‘lust’ potion and the powdered herb is added to love mixtures. Consume in small amount only.

275. Yucca- (Yucca Glauca) You use the root of this plant. It contains calcium, copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, Vitamins A, B Complex, and C.

Folk Names- Spanish Dagger

Magickal Uses: A hoop or loop or twisted Yucca fibers will transmute a person into an animal if he or she jumps through it, according to Amerindian magick. Another methods instructs the magician to place a small wreath of yucca fibers on his or her head. This allows the person to assume any form desired. A cross of Yucca fibers twisted together and placed on the hearth protects the house from 

Mortar and Pestle

The Mortar and Pestle are tools used to  crush, grind, and mix substances. The pestle is a heavy stick whose end is used for pounding and grinding, and the mortar is a bowl. The substance is ground between the pestle and the mortar.

Mortar and Pestles can be made of metal, wood,ceramics, glass, steel, porcelain, marble, stone, or brass. It is important that you choose a Mortar and Pestle that is hard enough to crush substances and not be crushed by them.

If they are brittle they will break down and become part of that which you are trying to crush and powder. In addition, mortars and pestles that are smooth and non-porous as they are less likely to absorb the substance you are crushing. Metal mortar and pestles are kept lightly oiled, whereas glass ones are fragile. Rough ceramic ones work well to reduce substances to fine powders, however they stain easily. 

If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can always use a sturdy bowl and a wooden spoon.

Bottles and Jars

Bottles and jars of various sizes, shapes, and colors are used to store various herbs, and herbal preprations, such as powders, ointments, infusions, etc... 

Amber and blue glass bottles protect oils and tinctures from damaging infrared and ultraviolet light .

Muslin Bags 

Muslin Bags are sewn from An inexpensive, natural-colored cotton fabric.

They are very useful for brewing large pots of tea, infusing bath herbs, for poultices, food preparation, straining herbs, storing dried herbs, and a variety of other uses. They may also be used as mojo bags when needed.

Measuring Cups and Spoons

A measuring cup is a kitchen utensil used primarily to measure the volume of liquid or powder-form cooking ingredients. Similar to measuring cups, measuring spoons are used to measure smaller, more precise amounts of dry goods

 Pot and Pans

Pots and Pans are used for extracting oils from herbs, boiling herbs, and making various herbal preparations. 

The use of specially blended oils have a long history in the use of magick and were used as far back as the time of Moses and most likely many years before that time as well. Today, magickal oils are not only used by Witches and Pagans, but many other magickal and non-magickal spiritual traditions as well, including some denominations of Christianity. However, it is in the Hoodoo tradition of folk magick, that the use of magickal oils has reached new heights.

Today, many Rootworkers purchase their oils from reputable merchants, who manufacture them in great numbers; however, one can still never be sure exactly what herbs and ingredients have been included in the oil. Rootworkers as far back as 50 or more years ago actually gathered and dried their own herbs in order to make their own oils based on formulas that were passed down to them through the generations.  In foreign countries where people are still closely connected to the land and herbs are still found in abundance practitioners still make their own oils from fresh ingredients.

Because of the personal attention and freshness of ingredients used in making one’s own oils they are thought to be much more powerful than those purchased from manufacturers. Should you choose to make your own oils, it is important that you do your own research and make sure that you know exactly what you are putting into your formulas.

Generally speaking magickal oils are used in two ways. They are ‘anointing’ and ‘dressing.’ Anointing means to rub the oil on yourself, another individual, or even an animal. Dressing means to rub the oil on a candle, mojo bag, talisman, or other inanimate object. Having said that, Anointing and Dressing Oils can be used in a myriad of ways.

• They can be worn as a scent for spiritual purpose.
• They can be wiped onto the person whom one wishes to influence.
• They can be used to "dress" a candle, a mojo bag, or a talisman
• They can be added to bath salts.
• They can be used in a magickal lamp.
• They can be used in conjunction with other magical items to create a focal point for the work being done.

The methods employed by practitioners to anoint or dress vary from person to person. These methods usually follow some form of symbolism or tradition and may only make sense to the individual.  The directions below are merely a guide and you are encouraged to find what works best for you.

Essential oils are inhaled or applied topically to the skin, but with few exceptions, they are never taken internally.

Of the most common essential oils, lavender, tea tree, lemon, sandalwood, and rose can be used undiluted. The rest should be diluted in a carrier base, which can be an oil (such as almond oil), a cream, or a gel, before being applied to the skin.

Many essential oils may cause irritation or allergic reactions in people with sensitive skin. Before applying any new oil to your skin, always do a patch test. Put a few drops of the essential oil, mixed with the carrier, on the back of your wrist and wait for an hour or more. If irritation or redness occurs, was the area with cold water, in the future use half the amount of essential oil or avoid it altogether.

Do not use essential oils at home for serious medical problems. During pregnancy, do not use essential oils unless they are approved by a doctor. Essential oils are not appropriate for children of any age. Store essential oils in dark bottles, away from light and heat and out of the reach of children and pets. 

Flower essences are not essential oils, but they are not recommended for us in the eyes, on mucous membranes, or on broken or abraded skin. Most flower essences contain alcohol as a preservative, so if you are sensitive to alcohol, check with your doctor before using them.

Attraction Oil 

Use this oil to attract anything that you desire. 

Olive Oil (carrier)

Lodestone Chunk

Lodestone Grit 

High John the Conqueror Root Oil 

Use this oil for power, mastery, and money.

Olive Oil (carrier oil)

Clove Essential Oil 

Whole High John Root (small)

High John Root Powder/Chips

Cinnamon Powder

Directions: Steep the HJC root in olive oil  2 to 4 weeks. Add the HJC chips and powder

 Love Me Tender Oil

Use this oil to draw a new love or take a casual relationship to a new level.

Grapeseed Oil (carrier)

Vanilla Essential Oil

Sandalwood Essential Oil

Dill Seed 

Coriander Leaves

Cinnamon Chips 

Purple Power Oil

Use to attract a gay lover

Olive Oil (carrier)

12 Lavender Buds

Sandalwood Essential Oil

Lavender Essential Oil

  Trinka-Five Oil 

For drawing money and prosperity

Almond Oil (carrier)

Mint Leaves

3 Whole Allspice

Thyme

Cinnamon Chips

Directions:  Place fresh mint leaves in Almond Oil over low heat for 20 to 30 minutes; strain through cheese cloth or panty hose; and repeat with fresh mint leaves three times. Add oil to 1 oz bottle in which remaining dried herbs have been placed; add dried mint leaves. 

 Wishing Well

Use this formula to make wishes come true. 

Grapeseed Oil (carrier)

Sandalwood Essential Oil

Whole Dandelion Root 

Sandalwood

Drawing Powder 

EXERCISES

1.      Identify at least five herbs or plants that grow in your area and write these in your journal, Leave room for future entries.

2.      Below each herb or plant give the following information

·        A Picture of the Herb

·        Common Names

·        Scientific Name

·        Places of Growing

·        Uses in Medicine (if any)

·        Uses in Magic (if any)

·        Any other information you feel is relevant.

3.      Collect, dry and properly store these five herbs. Record your progress in your journal.

4.      Research how magickal oils are made and record your findings in your journal.

5.      Find a few simple recipes for magickal oils and practice making them. Record these recipes in your journal and remember to cite your sources. If you have occasion to use any of these magickal oils, note this in your journal and explain if the oil worked as indicated or not.

6.      Using your own research, devise and prepare your own magickal oil. Explain the intended use of this oil and record your recipe in your journal.

7.      Describe at least three ways in which this oil can be used in the practice of magick and record this in your journal.

8.      Of these three methods of use, choose one and perform it then record your success or failure in your journal.