A guide to differents herbs for potions, spells, or wand cores.
Aloe
Living plants guard against evil influences and prevent household accidents
Anise
sleep on anise seeds to ensure sleep free from nightmares; fresh anise leaves protects the magic circle and ward off evil
Basil
used in love spells and purification baths
Blackberry
used in money spells; vines are protective;
sacred to Brigit
Black Cohosh
used in love spells and gives courage to the meek if carried
Bloodroot
the root draws love and avert negativity; place on doorways and windows for protection
Marigold
Add Marigold to your bath to win the respect and admiration of your peers. String garlands of Marilgold around the outside doors to stop evil from entering the house.
Chamomile
used in money spells (wash hands in chamomile tea before gambling); used to remove curses and spells
Elder
hang over doorways and windows to get out evil; carry the berries to protect from negativity; grow near your home to bring prosperity; excellent wood for making wands; bad luck to burn elder wood
Fennel
Grow around the home for protection. Hung up at windows, it will ward off evil spirits. Used in purification sachets.
Hazel
Twigs of hazel placed against the window frames will guard against lightning and three pins of hazel wood driven into the house will protect it from fire. Present a bride with a batch of hazel nuts to wish her good fortune. Hazel is used to make magical wands and for dowsing.
Hibiscus
Red Hibiscus flowers are used in love potions and placed in wreaths in marriage ceremonies.
Lavender
Used in love spells. Rub lavender on your clothing to attract love. Also protects against cruel treatment at the hands of a spouse if worn. Place lavender under your pillow for a good night's sleep.
Mint
Mint is used in travel spells and the bright green leaves can be used in money and prosperity spells. Fresh mint laid on the altar will call good spirits.
Morning Glory
Morning Glory seeds under your pillow will stop nightmares. Grown in the garden, blue morning glories will bring peace and happiness.
Peppermint
Peppermint has long been used in healing and purification spells. It raises the vibrations of the area. Placed under the pillow, it can aid in sleep and sometimes offered glimpse of the future in dreams.
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