As a Witch and Healer, I have researched any and all I could get my hands on about Herbs and the lore of Herbs for decades. Through this research and personal magick I share with you the following information on Herbs. Herbs are as much a part of my life as is my breath and I would not be caught without any of these in my broom closet. Yes the page is still under construction but I wanted to make the Herbs available ASAP during the ongoing construction of this site. Once the basic info is up I will continue to post my years and years of Herbal wisdom to aide others in their workings with Herbs. The harvest of Mother Earth is abundant, indulge in Her magick. |
Precautions: Parts used: whole plant Medicinal uses: astringent, tonic, diuretic, and detoxifying. Aids in treating jaundice, urinary/liver problems, fevers, colds, diseases of the blood and constipation. As a tea or bath for treating skin outbreaks and acne. Magick & Lore: protection, reverses bad luck and negative energies; placed under the head, one will sleep with out dreams or nightmares
Precautions: Parts used: leaves Medicinal uses: appetizer, diuretic, tonic. Tea taken daily improves your appetite, relieves urinary/bowel problems, eliminates water retention and soothes peptic ulcers. Magick & Lore: prosperity, placed in the cupboard, it protects the home from hunger and poverty
Precautions: large doses affect blood pressure, heart action, respiration and increases sugar in the blood: fresh roots are poisonous Parts used: whole plant Medicinal uses: Antispasmodic, stimulant, appetizer, carminative, diaphoretic, promotes menstrual flow. As a tea it is a good remedy for colds, coughs, pleurisy, colic, rheumatism and diseases of the urinary organs. Magick & Lore:protection, used in healing incense it wards off evil, smoking the leaves is said to cause visions.
Precautions: Parts used: seeds& leaves Medicinal uses: carminative, pectoral, antiseptic, stimulant, diuretic, antispasmodic. Good for rheumatism, colic, digestive, bronchitis and spasmodic asthma. Magick & Lore: protection, purification, placed under your pillow it prevents nightmares; used in purification baths it averts the evil eye.
Precautions: menstruation and labor inducer Parts used: whole plant Medicinal uses: antispasmodic, carminative, analgesic, lowers blood pressure. Contains the antioxidants A & C. Prevents peptic ulcers and other stress related conditions like hypertension, colitis and asthma. Basil is also used to treat cold and reduce fever, congestion and joint pain. Due to its anti-bacterial and fungicide action, basil leaves are used on itching skin, insect biting and skin affections. Magick & Lore: flying, soothes tempers; promotes love, luck and prosperity
Precautions: large amounts can induce menstruation and abortion. Parts used: leaves Medicinal uses: astringent, carminative, and digestive. Good in a salve for rheumatism, bruises and skin problems. As a tea, good for colds and upset stomachs. Magick & Lore: strength, placed beneath your pillow it induces prophetic dreams; planted near the house it protects all from sickness; write your wish on a leaf then burn it to come true>
Precautions: other varieties of broom are poisonous Parts used: whole plant Medicinal uses: diuretic, diaphoretic. As a tea it clears the chest of phlegm, aids breathing and the treatment of jaundice. Magick & Lore: spells, divination, broom sprinkled through the house exorcises poltergeists; a home swept with it is full of inspiration
Precautions: uterine stimulant, do not use if pregnant Parts used: whole plant Medicinal uses: laxative, diaphoretic, diuretic, and blood purifier. Aids indigestion, kidney infections, arthritis and nervousness. The seeds crushed aid all skin disorders as tea or bath. Magick & Lore: manifestation, cast around the home it wards off negativity; placed under the bed it protects small children
Precautions: large/strong doses induces vomiting Parts used: whole plant Medicinal uses: carminative, tonic, diaphoretic, antispasmodic, stimulating. As a tea it reduces fever, treats restlessness, colic, nervousness, relieves headache and hysteria by its action upon the sacral plexus. Magick & Lore: happiness, grown near the home it attracts good spirits; creates a psychic bond between a cat an it’s owner
Precautions: large doses may produce abortion, convulsions and paralysis Parts used: whole plant Medicinal uses: aromatic, astringent, diuretic, and insecticide. The infusion of 1 oz to a pint of boiling water is taken cold in tablespoon doses to treat rheumatism, violent pain, and skin diseases. Used in sweat baths it aids cold symptoms. Shavings can be used to keep insects away. Magick & Lore: healing, purification, a piece of cedar kept in the purse draws money; burned as incense it induces psychic power
Precautions: large/strong doses induces vomiting Parts used: leaves & flowers Medicinal uses: antispasmodic, tranquilizer, and immune stimulant. Use externally to spur wound healing and treating inflammation, internally for fever, soothing menstrual cramps, digestive upsets, anxiety and insomnia. Magick & Lore: reflects back to the caster, if you lay in a bed of chamomile visions of your true love will come to you; bathe in it to attract love
Precautions: laxative Parts used: whole plant Medicinal uses: carminative, demulcent, expectorant, anti-inflamatory and laxative. The leaves crushed, made into an ointment with bee’s wax for skin irritations. Consumed as tea for constipation, cold symptoms or eaten as a vegetable like spinach. Birds love the seeds. Magick & Lore:love, drink the water from chickweed and one will never be fat; placed under the bed one’s lover will never stray
Precautions: pregnant women, children under2 and seniors over 65 should use only low strenght Parts used: inner bark Medicinal uses: antiseptic, astringent, anesthetic, stimulant, digestive aid, stops vomiting and reduces blood pressure. . Use externally to spur wound healing and treating inflammation, internally for soothing menstrual cramps, digestive upsets and mental clarity. Magick & Lore:lust, spirituality, burned as incense it attracts spirits and stimulates psychic awareness; attracts good fortune
Precautions: safe in medicinal amounts Parts used: whole plant Medicinal uses: anti-inflammatory, reduces fever, treats diarrhea, stops bleeding, eyewash. Used internally or externally, the herb has been employed since the time of Hippocrates and Dioscorides. Magick & Lore: glamoring, sleep, when carried all favors you ask will be granted; if carried you will leave lasting impressions
Precautions: Parts used: blossoms Medicinal uses: nerve tonic, sedative, antispasmodic, and expectorant. Good for children in mild doses for coughs, bronchitis and wheezing. Used often in combination with other drugs for cancer treatments. Excellent as a poultice used externally on cancerous growths and skin eruptions. Magick & Lore: worn over the heart the 3 leaves bring luck, prosperity, and health; given to a friend you give the three gifts of luck, prosperity and health
Precautions: safe in medicinal doses Parts used: undeveloped flower Medicinal uses: stimulating, carminative, expectorant, astringent, and anesthetic. Stops a toothache when applied directly, aids in nicotine cravings when chewed, useful in treating cold symptoms, bronchitis, nausea and indigestion. Magick & Lore: aphrodisiac, burn as incense to stop gossip about you; wear to attract the opposite sex; wearing brings comfort to the bereaved
Precautions: over dose induces nausea & vomiting; induces menstruation/abortion Parts used: root Medicinal uses: antispasmodic, induces menstruation, diuretic, diaphoretic, and anti-inflammatory. As a tea it aids in rheumatism, epilepsy, hysteria and uterine inflammation. A good detox as a bath. Magick & Lore: protection, when carried it strengthens courage; bathe in it to cure impotency
Precautions: safe in medicinal doses Parts used: leaves, flowers & root Medicinal uses: expectorant, tonic, and anti-inflammatory. A strong syrup of the herb is excellent as a cough syrup or to treat chronic bronchitis and asthma. The herb is also smoked or burnt over coals and inhaled to relive the same symptoms. As a tea or a hot poultice it aids arthritis and sore or inflamed joints. Magick & Lore: love, the leaves when smoked cause visions; when carried it creates peace and tranquility where ever you go
Precautions:safe in medicinal doses Parts used: root & leaves Medicinal uses: astringent, expectorant, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, blood strengthener and improves circulation. As a tea it is a cure all for any type of inflammation of the lungs, stomach, bowels, liver and joints. The young leaves are a good green vegetable that supports the immune system and hot bath is a good treatment for any skin disorders Magick & Lore: protection, wearing ensures safety when traveling; wearing protects one in battle
Precautions:safe in medicinal doses Parts used: root & leaves Medicinal uses: astringent, expectorant, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, blood strengthener and improves circulation. As a tea it is a cure all for any type of inflammation of the lungs, stomach, bowels, liver and joints. The young leaves are a good green vegetable that supports the immune system and hot bath is a good treatment for any skin disorders Magick & Lore:prpotection, wearing ensures safety when traveling; wearing protects one in battle
Precautions: safe in medicinal doses Parts used: roots & leaves Medicinal uses: diuretic, tonic, laxative, increases appetite, aids digestion, Used in many patent medicines, it aids in chronic liver disorders, urinary infections, hepatic complaints, irritated stomachs, water retention, scurvy, eczema and skin disorders. Magick & Lore: divination, promotes psychic powers; unconscious thought can be sent to loved ones when blown and sent on the seed heads
Precautions: Parts used: leaves Medicinal uses: diuretic, tonic, stimulant, expectorant and purgative. Soothes the female organs relieving pms symptoms. A natural libido enhancer. Magick & Lore: aphrodisiac, burn as incense to induce visions; when drank you will lust the first person you lay eyes on
Precautions: safe in medicinal doses Parts used: Medicinal uses: Magick & Lore: luck, manifestation of spirits, empowers charms, promotes lust
Precautions: safe in medicinal doses Parts used: dried fruit Medicinal uses: stimulant, carminative and tonic. As a seasoning inn food it aids in digestion. As a tea it is a great remedy for colic and gas in children. In the bath it is hydrating for dry skin and calming for the nerves. Magick & Lore: aphrodisiac; placed under the pillow it protects children when they sleep; promotes lust
Precautions: safe in medicinal doses Parts used: root Medicinal uses: increases body resistance to infections, antiseptic and aphrodisiac . Aids in the treatment of all impurities of the blood, lungs and organs. As a tea it aids in the symptoms of cancer, flu, colds and reduces fevers. As a hot bath or poultice aids in treating all external wounds. Magick & Lore: healing,used by the Indians in offerings to Spirit; gives on strength in battles; to bathe in grants one’s opinions heard
Precautions: safe in medicinal doses Parts used: bark, leaves, flowers & berries Medicinal uses: purgative, astringent, stimulant, diuretic, laxative, anti-inflammatory, and blood purifier. Use externally to spur wound healing and treating inflammation, tumors and boils. Use internally for treating asthma, sore throat, influenza, bronchitis, headaches and fever. Magick & Lore:strength, prosperity, grown in the garden it brings prosperity to the home; pace under you pillow for pleasant dreams
Precautions: increases cardiac action, large doses are irritant to the kidneys and respiration Parts used: oil & leaves Medicinal uses: stimulant, antiseptic, anti- spasmodic, and disinfectant. As a tea it cab be used as a gargle, treating diseases of the lungs and pulmonary disorders. Mixed with bee’s wax it can be a tincture for ulcers/sores or parasitic skin affections. As an inhalant it aids in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis and cold symptoms. Magick & Lore: visions, placed above the bed of the sick it attracts healing Spirits; carry the leaves for protection
Precautions: safe in medicinal doses Parts used: whole plant Medicinal uses: tonic, astringent, and anti-inflammatory. An infusion of 1 oz of the herb to a pint of boiling water, cooled, is an excellent eye wash to treat all discomforts of the eye. Drink as a tea for mental clarity. Magick & Lore: mental alertness, carry and you will see the truth in peoples lies; used as a eye wash it promotes clairvoyance
Precautions: safe in medicinal doses Parts used: seed, leaves & roots Medicinal uses: carminative, diuretic, tonic, blood purifier, and appetite suppressant. Aids in cleansing the blood, liver and track digestive track. A good detox tea or bath. Magick & Lore: geounding, bathe in to rid one’s self of negative energy; Hung in the home it protects the family from evil spirits
Precautions: safe in medicinal doses Parts used: seeds Medicinal uses: tonic, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic. Reduces fevers, calms the stomach/intestinal upsets and aids in treating debility following infectious diseases. Externally it is a poultice for abscesses and skin inflammation. Magick & Lore: manifestation, add to mop water to bring money into the house; fill a jar in the cupboard and the home will never lack food
Precautions: induces menstruation Parts used: whole plant Medicinal uses: laxative, carminative, sedative, diaphoretic, and tonic. As a tincture it immediately relieves the burning and swelling of insect bites, as a tea it reduces fever, aids coughs and calm nerves. Magick & Lore: carry to protect against accidents
Precautions: suppresses menstruation Parts used: root Medicinal uses: appetizer, carminative, diaphoretic and stimulant. As a tea or tincture, taken hot it promotes cleansing of the system through perspiration. It soothes upset stomachs, sore throat and relieves cold symptoms. Magick & Lore:success, place above the door to protect the home during storms; eating ginger allows one to see their enemy approaching
Precautions: inhibits blood clotting, medicinal doses should be under doctor supervision Parts used: leaves Medicinal uses: increases blood flow; aids in treating asthma, bronchitis, macular degeneration of the eye, and impotency. Magick & Lore: power, to drink daily increases wisdom; to bathe in keeps one young; to plant and tend a tree allows one to speak with the spirits
Precautions:may trigger ulterine contractions & overstimulate the nervous system Parts used: root Medicinal uses: tonic, laxative, & antiflammatory. Soothes almost all irratations including digestion, dyspepsia, chronic inflammation of the colon and liver. Magick & Lore:healing,used in ancient healing rituals; a cup a day keeps one young
Precautions:heart stimulant; should not be used by children or pregnant/nursing women Parts used: fruit Medicinal uses: diuretic, astringent &tonic. Aides in sore throats, useful in kidney troubles and makes an excellent liquer. as a heart tonic, profession supervisiov is advised. Magick & Lore:happiness,place in the home and no evil may enter; plant in the garden to attract Fairies
Precautions: Parts used: flowering shoots Medicinal uses: antiaeptic, vasoconstrictor, expectorant, rheumatic pains, Magick & Lore:protection, carry as a guard against violent crimes, stuff a poppet to keep the rule of 3 away
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Precautions: Parts used: Fruit Medicinal uses: calms the nervous system, diuretic, sedative Magick & Lore:senerity, put under pillow to keep nightmares away, |
Precautions: Parts used: herb Medicinal uses: expectorant, tonicstimulant, Magick & Lore:intunement, strengthens mental powers, guards against unforseen sorcery
Precautions:do not use continuously Parts used: herb Medicinal uses: astrigent, expectorant, tonic, poultice for bruises and skin irritations Magick & Lore:purification, strength, wards off evil in banishing spells, cleanses tools
Precautions: Parts used: flowers, leaves Medicinal uses: calmative, frigidity, snake bite Magick & Lore:astral vision, prophetic dreams, draws ones hearts desire close
Ava Pepper, Ava Root, Awa root Precautions: Parts used: Medicinal uses: Magick & Lore: vision, luck, invites oppertunity of new beginnings
Precautions: Parts used: flowers, leaves Medicinal uses: antispasmodic, migraines, carminative, constipation, nausea, diuretic Magick & Lore:
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sweet wood, licorice root Precautions: Parts used: root Medicinal uses: mucous congestion, hoarseness, bronchial problems, cough, diuretic, laxative Magick & Lore:
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Bast Tree, Precautions: bark should not be used for long periods of time Parts used: bark, flowers, leaves Medicinal uses: diaphoretic (induce detox sweating) colds cough, sore throat, influenza, bladder cleanse, kidney cleanse Magick & Lore:
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Precautions:poisonous-over dose can be fatal, can cause birth defects in pregnant women Parts used: root Medicinal uses: purgative, anesthetic, colic, asthma, hay fever Magick & Lore:
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Precautions:safe for normal use BUT excessive doses can lead to symptoms of poisoning Parts used: root, herb Medicinal uses: appetizer, digestive, purative, cholagogue bath additive - gout, rheumatism, poison oak Magick & Lore:
Precautions:OLD uncooked plants can cause kidney damage Parts used: whole plant Medicinal uses: astringent poultice, urinary track, indfuces lactation diuretic, Magick & Lore:
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Precautions:not to be used if kidney inflammation exist Parts used: whole plant Medicinal uses: antispasmodic, carminative, jaundice, asthma, pms Magick & Lore:
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Precautions: Parts used: herb Medicinal uses: headache, carminative, sedative,poultice, Emmenagogue-stimulate blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus; stimulate menstruation Magick & Lore:
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Precautions: Parts used: whole plant Medicinal uses: influenza, problems of respiratory, gout, rheumatism, arthritis, fever, astringent Magick & Lore:
Precautions: Parts used: leaves, fruit Medicinal uses: astringent, poultice, laxative, nausea, helps prevent miscarriage, increases milk, reduces labor pains Magick & Lore:
Precautions: Parts used: flowers, hips Medicinal uses: poultice, headache, heart tonic, nerve tonic, blood purifier, mouth sores, ease uterine cramps Magick & Lore:
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Precautions:excessive amounts taken internally can cause fatal poisoning Parts used: leaves, flowers Medicinal uses: antispasmodic, cholagogue, provokes menstruation , improves circulation, Magick & Lore:
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Precautions: Parts used: whole plant Medicinal uses: tonic, stimulant, diaphoretic, emmenagogue. Aids headaches, jaundice, and the purification/circulation of the blood increasing alertness and memory. Aids nursing mothers in milk production. Magick & Lore: men carrying it become better lovers; grown in the garden it wards off thieves
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