I ve decided to make a thread with herbs and their properties since I haven't seen one in a while. A lot of people ask me about herb properties lately so I hope this will be helpful.
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Acacia (Acacia Nilotica )
Is usually used for psychic powers, protection, purification
African Violet
Is usually used for Spirituality and Protection
Agaric
Also called magic mushroom. Commonly used for Fertility
Agrimony( Agrimonia eupatoria )
Is used for inducing sleep, relaxation it is reccomended to be used along with mugwort. In the form of ointment or oil it can be beneficial in various forms of healing. Also it can be beneficial agains negative energy
Alfalfa
Prosperity, Anti-hunger, Money. Brings in money and protects against financial misfortune. Harvest a small quantity at the full moon. Dry and burn in the cauldron. Place ashes in an magickal amulet.
Allspice
Is known to attract Money, bring Luck and be effective for Healing.
Almond (Prunus dulcis )
It can be used to purify, attract money, and enhance wisdom.
Aloe (Aloe vera )
Commonly used for protection and luck. Moreover it prevents negative energy.
Aloes, Wood
Is used for love and in some cases induces spirituality.
Althea
It is used as incense in many types of divination since it is believed to increase psychic powers. Also it is commonly used for protection.
Alyssum
Also called madwort. It is commonly used for protection and calmness
Amaranth (Amaranthus hydrochondriacus )
It is said to obtain protetion and help in healing (mostly mental, spiritual)
Anemone (Anemone pulsatilla)
Also refered to as wind flower. The blossoms are used for health and healing.
Angelica (Angelica archangelica )
Commonly used for healing, Protection and inducing visions. It can also be used in some cases against depression.
Anise Seed
The seeds are used for protection and purification. It is said to solve inner nd spiritual issues.
Arbutus
It's used for protection especially for the protection of children.
Aster
Used mainly for love matters and wishes.
Avocado (Persea americana)
Planting one of these in your home is said to obtain you with love and beauty while it's used for matters of lust.
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Bachelor's Buttons
Also called devils flower. It is commonly used for love/ finding love
Balm of Gilead
Also called balsam tree. Used to aid in healing, obtain protection and attract love.
Bamboo (Bambusa Vulgaris )
Commonly used for granting wishes/luck, protection and hex breaking
Banana (Musa sapientum )
The flowers are used for fertility. The leafs and fruits also attract money
Basil (Ocimum Basilicum )
Basil is used for love (in spells it represents the male usually used with cinamon in love spells) Also used for wealth and protection. Moreove it can be used for courage.
Bay (Laurus nobilis )
Bay leafs can be used for protection, inducing psychic powers, healing and in some cases emotional strength.
Bedstraw
Is usually worn or carried to attract love.
Beech
Is commonly used for granting wishes.
Belladonna (Atropa belladonna )Poison!!!
It is said to help with astral projection and gives beauty and seduction abilities. (for the most part this assumption is based on a myth see:http://www.spellsofmagic.com/read_post.html?post=578679) However it must not be used from beginners. It is extremely toxic. It can cause severe damage or death if consumed inhaled or even touched with bear hands.
"As every part of the plant is extremely poisonous, neither leaves, berries, nor root should be handled if there are any cuts or abrasions on the hands. The root is the most poisonous, the leaves and flowers less so, and the berries, except to children, least of all. It is said that an adult may eat two or three berries without injury, but dangerous symptoms appear if more are taken, and it is wiser not to attempt the experiment. Though so powerful in its action on the human body, the plant seems to affect some of the lower animals but little. Rabbits, sheep, goats and swine eat the leaves with impunity, and birds often eat the seeds without any apparent effect, but cats and dogs are very susceptible to the poison." -- Grieve'sModern Herbal
Benzoin
Commonly used for purification, provides prosperity it can be helpful with concentration and focusing.
Bergamot, Orange
Its leafs are known to attract money
I will continue this thread by adding more herbs if anyone is interested.
