Agrimony - powerful strengthener and healer, also used for cleansing, is believed to remove jinxes and hexes
Alder - . Alder indicates protection and oracular powers
Aloe - guards against negative and evil influences,
in Egypt used as a religious symbol for protection and patience, used
for protection and luck
Angelica - has "angelic" virtues, healing powers:
Angelica was known as herba angelica (angelic herb) in medieval times,
because it was believed to cure all ills. Sprinkled at the four corners of
the home to ward off evil, added to baths removes curses, hexes,
enchantment or any evil spells that have been cast against you. May be
especially useful for protection of women an children.
Anise/Aniseed - used in spiced cakes, weddings and other Roman feasts to aid digestion, averts
the evil eye, used in pillows to deter nightmares, used for protection
and meditation, will help to drive off evil spirits, is said to be
especially powerful when combined with bay leaves to purify, placed in
a room will drive off evil, placed around the magic circle will
protect the you from evil spirits, can be used to call forth
spirits to aid in magical workings. May also be used to enhance psychic powers
Basil - flight protection, used in ancient royal
medicines and still associated with royalty, disinfects, protects the
spirit, love: if a man should accepts a sprig from a woman he shall
later fall in love with her, carry in your pocket for wealth, keep a
basil plant to ensure a happy home ³no evil can dwell where there is
basil², purification, protects the dead from evil as they travel to
the next world and offers them entrance into paradise, Indians chose
this herb to swear their oaths upon in court, was found growing around
Christ's tomb after the resurrection, some Greek Orthodox Churches
use it to prepare the holy water, and pots of Basil are sometimes set
below Church altars, masculine plant which corresponds to the fire
element, the planet Mars and the deities Vishnu and Erzulie, added to
love incenses and sachets, and the fresh leaves can be rubbed against
the skin as a kind of natural love perfume, can also be used in
exorcism incenses and in purification baths.
Bay - promotes vitality, a symbol of glory, reward,
honor and greatness, purifies, good for strength and healing, aids
psychic abilities, protects (especially against witchcraft, thunder and
lightening) used by Delphine priestesses, a symbol of the newborn god
and is a masculine herb, combine with anise for strong protection
powers, is especially powerful when casting against someone else.
Beech - nourishment, ancient knowledge (it's name means "book") use to gain insight and guidance as well as for protection
Betony - use with honey to refresh (especially for
weary travelers) Egyptians thought hat it was magical for protection, it
is said to keep a house happy
Birch - protection, shelter, fertility (especially
for newlyweds) healing magic, children's cradles were made from its
wood, associated with the Norse god Thor, criminals were at one time
birched to drive out evil influences on them.
Blackberry sacred to the goddess Brigid,
prosperity, protection, money, wealth, healing, use leaves to repel evil
spirits from your home or to return ill will sent to you.
Boldo -Said to repel and keep away evil spirits, bad customers, unruly people, and even diseases.
Broom - protects against the fae, is a sign of plenty and heraldry
Broom - protects against the fae, is a sign of plenty and heraldry
Calamus - A root which was a common ingredient in Witches Flying Potions, also used for control and domination spells.
Calendula - protects, blessings, Stops evil from entering when strung
over doorway, under bed it will protect the person sleeping over it,
gives prophetic dreams (especially lucky number dreams), helps to win
respect and admiration, strong sight and heart, masculine herb which
corresponds to the Fire element and the Sun. It is also called Pot
Marigold but quite different from the marigolds most commonly seen at
garden centres.
Caraway - prevents theft, protects against all evil
spirits and negativity, believed by some to be especially effective for
protecting children, encourages fidelity and is used to keep a love,
baked into cookies or bread it is believed to induce lust, chew on the
seeds to gain the love of one that you desire, also strengthens
memory and helps in studying, masculine plant which corresponds to the
air element and the planet Mercury, any object which holds some
caraway seeds is said to be theft-proof, seeds are sachets and
talismans to attract a mate
Cayenne - increases mental powers,
helps with happiness, breaks bad spells, used in love spells this will
ensure that the love is spicy
Chives - joy, happiness, love and positive emotions, holds some magical powers such as the ability to drive away evil
Cloves - banishes evil, protects, will attract good luck
Coltsfoot - aid psychic visions or to remove sickness and mental problems especially when included in an incense
Comfrey - once
known as Knitbone, because the leaves and roots were traditionally
used in poultices to mend fractures, healing, protects (especially
during travel), helps you to keep the money that you have, "comfrey is
for comfort" soothes the spirit
Cumin Seeds - believed to keep evil and bad luck away from your home, to keep your lover faithful.
Daisy - daisy chains protect against the fae
Dandelion -
strengthens, cleansing, as a tea will enhance 'Second sight¹ or
psychic powers, use when everything seems to be going wrong
Devil's Shoe String - a root which may be used for protection from crossing and gossip, for gambling luck, for employment
Dill - protection
when hung in doors or carried in a sachet, when added to a bath is
said to make the bather irresistible, stimulates lust when eaten or
smelled, charm against witchcraft, strengthens the mind sleep, known
as "meeting' seed", because children were given Dill seed to chew on
during long sermons, sniffing Dill is known to cure the hiccups
Dragon's Blood - is
a resin which comes from a palm tree named so because when burned it
looks like blood. It increases the power of other herbs and oils.
Other uses for dragon's blood are: love, protection, exorcism, money
and wealth
Elder/Elderberry
- home of the Norse goddess Freya, dangerous to sleep under or to
cut, any items made from this are bad luck especially cradles which
will give the child no rest, this may also protect against evil and
bring luck during wedding ceremonies, to stand under during MidSummer
Nights Ever will allow you to see the King of the fae, gives strength,
used as magical horses, the end in the beginning and the beginning in
the end is represented in this tree, healing of the mind and spirit,
Elder re grows damaged branches with ease, in general the tree is
poisonous, in medieval times it was the abode of witches
Elm - the abode of
the faeries, adds stability and grounding, cleansing and healing,
often associated with Mother and Earth Goddesses, Kipling; "Ailim be
the lady's tree; burn it not or cursed ye'll be".
Eucalyptus - To drive away pestiferous people and also for personal cleansing after contact with evil.
Fennel - healing,
sight, protect against evil especially when bunches are hung over the
door on Mid-Summer Night Eve. May also be used to keep the law away,
to strengthen a women's courage, to prevent curses.
Fern - Used to prevent jinxes, to remove evil spirits from the home, to help ward off burglars.
Feverfew -
combating migraines, protects against illness and accidents, strength
(especially for women), mild sedative and as a tonic to relieve
muscles spasms, a masculine plant which corresponds with the water
elements and the planet Venus. May be carried by accident prone people
to prevent mishaps. Was considered a cure all in the past
Flax Seeds - Used
to increase psychic abilities and mental powers, and for protection of
children also will aid sleeping ... very good addition to dream
pillows.
Garlic
- magical powers against evil, very strong as a protector, healing,
and good health, used to seal an oath by the Egyptians, prevents
competitors from getting ahead of you, can cause visions, strengthens
(especially used by the Romans) Almost always one of the main
ingredients in Four Thieves Vinegar
Grains of Paradise - For good luck, protection of the house, to get a job, and to make wishes come true