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Lesson ONE Part 1 Patchouli
Element: Earth
Planet: Saturn
Gender: Female
Botanical Name: Pogosternon Cablin or P. Patchouli
Origin: China, Indonesia, Japan, Madagascar
Blends: allspice, armoise, balsam de peru, bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, clary sage, clove, geranium, ginger, lavender, myrrh, neroli, rose, sandalwood, spikenard, vetiver
Magickal Properties: Attraction, Banishes negativity, Love, Prosperity, Sex, Lust, Growth, Mastery, Peace, Physical Energy
Physical Uses: acne, antibiotic, antidepressant, antifungal, antiinfectious, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, athlete's foot, carminative, cellulite, constipation, dandruff, deodorant, diuretic, dry skin, fixative, ganglion, jock itch, lower abdominal pain, nervine, normal skin, oily skin, seborrhea, thrush, wrinkles
Aromatic benefits: aphrodisiac, anxiety, calming, clearing, concentration, exhaustion, relaxing, self-hypnosis, soothing, stress
Clary Sage
Element: Air
Planet: Jupiter
Gender: Male
BOTANICAL NAME: salvia sclarea
ORIGIN: France, Morocco, North America, Russia
PARTS USED: flowering tops, herb
FRAGRANCE: hay-like, herbal, nutty, spicy, sweet
BLENDS: armoise, basil, bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, clove, coriander, frankincense, geranium, hyssop, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lime, mandarin, neroli, nutmeg, orange, patchouli, petitgrain, pine, sandalwood, tangerine, violet
AROMATIC BENEFITS: anxiety, aphrodisiac, balancing, calming, centering, euphoric, fatigue, fear, nervous tension, relaxing, stress, visualizing, warming
MAGICKAL USES: vivid dreams
PHYSICAL USES: acne, amenorrhea, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, asthma, astringent, boils, bronchitis, carminative, cramps, dandruff, deodorant, dry skin, dysmenorrhea, emmenagogue, estrogen-like, female infertility, fibrositis, hair loss, hot flashes, insomnia, male infertility, menopause, muscle relaxant, muscular aches, nervine, normal skin, PMS symptoms, sedative, seborrhea, skin conditioner, skin toner, varicose veins, wrinkles
SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. Avoid during pregnancy, history of low blood pressure or estrogen-dependent cancer. Avoid consumption of alcohol during use. Avoid if you have breast, ovarian or uterine cysts. Overuse may cause headaches.
Lavender
Element: Air
Planet: Mercury
Gender: Male
BOTANICAL NAME: lavandula officinalis
ORIGIN: France, Spain
PARTS USED: flowering tops
FRAGRANCE: floral, fresh, light, sweet
BLENDS: allspice, amyris, basil, carrot, cedarwood, chamomile, cistus, clary sage, clove, cypress, dill, eucalyptus, fennel, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, hyssop, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, lime, mandarin, marjoram, myrrh, neroli, orange, patchouli, pepper, peppermint, petitgrain, pine, ravensara, rosemary, spearmint, spikenard, tangerine, tea tree, thyme, tonka, verbena, vetiver, wintergreen, yarrow
AROMATIC BENEFITS: aggression, anxiety, balancing, calming, concentration, cooling, exhaustion, fatigue, hysteria, nervous tension, relaxing, soothing, stress
MAGICKAL USES: balances chakras, business success, celibacy, conscious mind (stimulates), happiness, health (maintain), love, peace, protection, purification, sleep, third-eye chakra
PHYSICAL USES: abrasions, abscesses, acne, animal bites, antibacterial, antibiotic, antidepressant, antifungal, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bleeding, blisters, boils, bruises, burns, catarrh, chapped skin, chilblains, colds, convalescence, coughs, cuts, dandruff, dermatitis, detoxifying, diaper rash, diarrhea, disinfectant, ear infections, fainting, febrifuge, frostbite, gingivitis, hay fever, headaches, heartburns, hiccups, immunity stimulant, influenza, insect bites, insect repellent, insomnia, itching, laryngitis, muscular aches, nervine, neuralgia, normalizes skin, palpitations, rashes, scalds, scars, scrapes, sedative, shock, sinusitis, sties, sunburns, swelling, tendinitis, tonic, toothaches, ulcers, urticaria, vomiting, whitlows, windburns, wounds
SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid during first trimester of pregnancy or if history of low blood pressure. Overuse can cause headaches. Do not confuse with lavender spike. Dilute to at least 0.5% before using on children.
***HOMEWORK***
Your homework for the lesson will be to copy this information by hand into your herbal Grimoire. Yes by hand…while this seems like a lot of work it will help you absorb the information more thoroughly.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Lesson ONE Part 2 Bergamot
Element: Air
Planet: Mercury
Gender: Male
Botanical Name: citrus bergamia
Origin: Italy, Morocco
Blends: basil, carrot, cedarwood, chamomile, citronella, clary sage, clove, coriander, cypress, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, hyssop, jasmine, juniper, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, neroli, patchouli, peppermint, rose, sage, sandalwood, spearmint, tangerine, thyme, vanilla, ylang ylang
Magickal Properties: business success, happiness, money, peace, physical energy, prosperity, protection, sleep
Physical Uses: acne, analgesic, antibacterial, antibiotic, antidepressant, antiinfectious, antiinflammatory, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bladder infections, bronchitis, carminative, chicken pox, colds, combination skin, deodorant, diuretic, drug withdrawal, eczema, gingivitis, herpes, immunity stimulant, influenza, insect repellent, insomnia, laxative, mumps, oily skin, Parkinson's disease, pelvic inflammatory disease, PMS moodiness, respiration, scars, skin conditioner, soothing agent, thrush, trichomonas, varicose veins, wounds
Aromatic benefits: aggression, anxiety, balancing, calming, cheering, concentration, confidence, creativity, encouraging, frustration, grief, memory loss, nervous tension, normalizing, stimulating, stress, uplifting
Warning: Phototoxic. This may cause sunburn if exposed to sunlight when applied to the skin. Atlas Cedarwood
Element: Fire
Planet: Sun
Gender: Male
BOTANICAL NAME: cedrus atlantica
ORIGIN: Algeria, China, East Africa, Himalayas, Lebanon, Morocco, North America
PARTS USED: wood
FRAGRANCE: camphorous, dry, sweet, woodsy
BLENDS: amyris, anise, armoise, bergamot, cardamom, citronella, clary sage, cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, ginger, juniper, lavender, marjoram, palmarosa, patchouli, rosemary, vetiver, ylang ylang
AROMATIC BENEFITS: aggression, anxiety, balancing, fear, focusing, grounding, harmonizing, nervous tension, regenerative, relaxing, strengthening, stress
MAGICKAL USES: blessing, health (maintain), heart chakra, meditation, money, protection, psychic energy, purification, self-control, spirituality, unhexing
PHYSICAL USES: acne, air purifier, antiseptic, antispasmodic, arthritis, bronchitis, catarrh, cellulite, constipation, coughs, dandruff, diuretic, dry hair, eczema, hair loss, immunity stimulant, insect repellent, male infertility, moth repellent, oily skin, osteoarthritis, rheumatism
SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. Avoid if pregnant. May irritate sensitive skin. Dilute well before use. Do not confuse with cedar leaf (thuja). Frankincense
Element: Fire
Planet: Sun
Gender: Male
BOTANICAL NAME: boswellia carterii
ORIGIN: Africa, China, Ethiopia, India, Somalia
PARTS USED: resin
FRAGRANCE: balsamic, pepper-like, spicy, sweet
BLENDS: ambrette, basil, bergamot, camphor, cardamom, cedarwood, chamomile, cinnamon, clary sage, coriander, galbanum, geranium, ginger, lavender, mandarin, myrrh, neroli, orange, pepper, pine, rosemary, sandalwood, vetiver
AROMATIC BENEFITS: anxiety, calming, clarifying, clearing, exhaustion, focusing, grounding, nervous tension, relaxing, restoring, spiritual, stress, warming
MAGICKAL USES: blessing, consecration, courage, exorcism, meditation, protection, purification, solar plexus chakra, spirituality
PHYSICAL USES: abrasions, antidepressant, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, asthma, astringent, bronchitis, carminative, catarrh, cirrhosis of liver, colds, coughs, diarrhea, diuretic, emmenagogue, fibrositis, fixative, influenza, normal skin, oily skin, rheumatoid arthritis, scars, sedative, skin conditioner, soothing agent, varicose veins, wounds, wrinkles
SAFETY WARNINGS: AKA: olibanum. Do not take internally. Avoid during pregnancy. ***HOMEWORK*** Your homework for the lesson will be to copy this information by hand into your herbal Grimoire. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Lesson ONE Part 3 Tangerine
Element: Fire
Planet: Sun
Gender: Male
BOTANICAL NAME: citrus reticulata
ORIGIN: Brazil, North America
PARTS USED: peel of fruit
FRAGRANCE: citrus, fresh, light, sweet
BLENDS: basil, bergamot, clary sage, geranium, grapefruit, hyssop, lavender, lemon, lime, neroli, orange, rose, vanilla, verbena
AROMATIC BENEFITS: calming, cheering, relaxing, soothing, stress, uplifting
MAGICKAL USES: magickal energy, purification
PHYSICAL USES: antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, cellulite, constipation, dandruff, insomnia, laxative, muscle relaxant, oily skin, sedative
SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid use in sun. Phototoxic. Dilute well before use on skin.
Ylang Ylang
BOTANICAL NAME: cananga odorata
ORIGIN: Indonesia, Madagascar, Philippines
PARTS USED: flowers
FRAGRANCE: floral, heady, oriental, sweet
BLENDS: allspice, bergamot, camphor, cardamom, cedarwood, chamomile, clove, galbanum, lemon, marjoram, neroli, rose, tea tree, vetiver
AROMATIC BENEFITS: aggression, aphrodisiac, anxiety, balancing, calming, cooling, euphoric, relaxing
MAGICKAL USES: love, lust, peace, sex, throat chakra
PHYSICAL USES: antidepressant, antiseptic, disinfectant, lowers blood pressure, normal skin, oily skin, sedative, shock
SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid if history of apnea or low blood pressure. May irritate sensitive skin. Do not overuse.
Peppermint
Element: Fire
Planet: Mercury
Gender: Male
BOTANICAL NAME: mentha piperita
ORIGIN: China, Europe, North America
PARTS USED: whole plant
FRAGRANCE: minty, strong, sweet
BLENDS: bergamot, eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, lemon, marjoram, rosemary, sandalwood
AROMATIC BENEFITS: concentration, cooling, exhaustion, invigorating, memory loss, refreshing, relaxing, revitalizing, stimulating
MAGICKAL USES: conscious mind (stimulates), exorcism, health (maintain), protection, purification
PHYSICAL USES: ant repellent, antibiotic, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bronchitis, carminative, catarrh, cellulite, cholagogue, circulatory stimulant, colds, constipation, deodorant, digestive, disinfectant, diverticulosis, dysmenorrhea, emmenagogue, emollient, fainting, febrifuge, fibrositis, flatulence, gingivitis, hay fever, headaches, heartburns, heatstrokes, hemorrhoids, indigestion, insect repellent, itching, jet lag, lumbago, mosquito repellent, muscular aches, nausea, nervine, neuralgia, oily skin, osteoporosis, raises blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, sinusitis, sunburns, synovitis, tendinitis, tenosynovitis, toning, toothaches, upper abdominal pain, varicose veins, vomiting, water retention
SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid during pregnancy or if history of high blood pressure. May irritate sensitive skin. Avoid while using homeopathic remedies.
Thyme Element: Earth & Water Planet: Venus Gender: Female Botanical Name: There are over 60 variteties of thyme! These are a few of their botanical names: Thymbra capitata - Conehead Thyme
Thymus x citriodorus - Thyme, Golden Lemon
Thymus x citriodorus - Thyme, Lemon
Thymus herba-barona - Thyme, Caraway
Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus - Thyme, Creeping Pink
Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus 'Lanuginosus' - Thyme, Wooly
Thymus pulegioides - Thyme, Pennsylvania Dutch Tea
Thymus vulgaris - Thyme, English
Thymus vulgaris - Thyme, English Wedegwood Origin: Southern Europe, Northern Africa, Northern America (US) Etymology: The name is probably borrowed from Latin thymus, which goes back to Greek thymós "spirit", originally meaning "smoke" (related to Latin fumus "smoke"; cf. "perfume") and the verb thýein "smoke, cure; offer an incense sacrifice". The reference is probably the strong, smoky odour of thyme. An entirely different explanation of the name thyme gives Old Egyptian tham, which refers to a strongly smelling plant used for the mummification process, as the source of the Greek plant name. On the German name of creeping thyme, Quendel, see savory. English creeping thyme and Swedish kryptimian both refer to the shub's creeping shape. A similar association might lie behind French serpolet and other Romance names: These names are derived via Latin serpullum from the Greek plant name herpýllos, probably related to Latin serpere and Greek hérpein "creep" (cf. serpent). The botanical species name, serpyllum, is a compromise between both the Greek and Latin names. Parts Used: Leaves Fragrance: spicey, pungent Blends: Paprika, long pepper, parsley, lemon grass, star anis, curry, chives, grains of paradise (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, peppers), cumin, lavendar, allspice, marjoram, basil, savory, dill, safflower, paprika, sesame, fennel, black mustard, ginger, orange, coconut, coriander, lime, sumac, cardamom, garlic, cade, eucalyptus Aromatic Benefits: cleansing, energizing, fatigue, inspiring, invigorating, memory loss, refreshing, stimulating, warming Magickal Uses: conscious mind (stimulates), courage, health (maintain), purification Physical Uses: abrasions, acne, alcoholism, alopecia, analgesic, anemia, animal bites, appetite (lack of), antibacterial, antibiotic, antifungal, antiinfectious, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antiviral, arteriosclerosis, asthma, athlete's foot, boils, bronchitis, bruises carminative, catarrh, cellulite, chlamydia, circulatory stimulant, cold sores, colds, constipation, coughs, cramps, cystitis, dandruff, deodorant, detoxifying, diarrhea, disinfectant, diuretic, dysmenorrhea, emmenagogue, female infertility, fibrositis, gastro-enteritis, gout, headache, immunity stimulant, indigestion, influenza, insect bites, insect repellent, insomnia laryngitis, lower abdominal pain, male infertility, menopause, menstration (difficult) muscular aches, nervous condistions, neuralgia, oily hair, osteoporosis, pneumonia, raises blood pressure, rheumatism, seborrhea, sinusitis, sprains, stomach, stomatitis, thrush, warts, whitlows, whooping cough, worms, wrinkles Safty Warnings: Avoid if pregnant or if history of high blood pressure. Moderate toxicity. Skin irritant. Dilute well before use on skin. Avoid use on children and elderly. Thyme linalol is considered a safer oil ***HOMEWORK***
Your homework for the lesson will be to copy this information by hand into your herbal Grimoire. Yes by hand…while this seems like a lot of work it will help you absorb the information more thoroughly. Research one additional herb-find as much information as you can about your herb, write your findings in your Grimoire and post your herb on the board to share your findings with your fellow students.
Next week we are going to start learning a little about some of the carrier oils used in anointing oils, altar oils, and other :) We will also make an oil. Stay Tuned! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ |
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Potatoe (Solanum tuberosum) Root Folk Names: Blue eyes, Flukes, Lapstones, Red eyes, leather jackets, Murphies, No eyes, Pinks, Rocks, Taters, Tatties Gender: Feminine Planet: Moon Element: Earth ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~8~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Valerian Element: Water Planet: Venus Gender: Female Botanical Name: Valerian Officinalis Common Names: Allheal, Vandalroot, Garden Heliotrope Part Used: root Fragrance: foul, akin to smelly feet Blends: catnip, skullcap, yellow lady's slipper, lobelia Magickal Uses: Purification, Protection, Sleep, Love Physical Uses: sedative, antispasmodic, muscle relaxant, mild tranquilizer, treating nervous conditions, menstrual cramps, expoctorant, congestion, swollen joints Aromatic Benefits: none (smells awful) * extra notes: -Valium is created from the duplication of the chemical components of valerian -Cats prefer valerian to catnip, and it serves as an aphrodisiac to them (this is true in my household---my cats that are both fixed get frisky w/ one another when eating valerian!) -Valerian is the most comon non-prescribed herbal remedy in Europe, but is not approved currently by the US FDA -It is easiest to take in tincture form ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ info taken from several sources: Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, Magical and Ritual Use of herbs by Richard Alan Miller, Spirit Herbs by Mary Dean Atwood, Magic and Medicine of Plants ( compilation by readers digest ) Powers: Image Magick, Healing Magickal Uses: Potatoes are often used as poppets, and the eyes can be used as "eyes" in fashioning other kinds of poppets. A Potatoe carried in the pocket cures toothaches and guards against rheumatism, warts, and gout. To Protect against contracting a cold, a potatoe should be carried in the pocket or purse all winter-the same potatoe. Information From: Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~  VALERIAN (True Wild)
VALERIANA OFFICINALIS (= V. SYLVESTRIS)
It is excellent against nervous affections.
It has a strong-srnelling root, long, winged, hairy leaves and pinkish flowers.
Where to find it: High pastures and dry heathland.
Flowering time: Late spring.
Astrology: A herb of Mercury.
Medicinal virtues: An excellent medicine for loosening the bowel when other medicines fail. It is excellent for headaches, tremblings, palpitations, hysteric complaints and the vapours.
Modern uses: Valeriana sylvestris is very similar to Valeriana officinalis, the variety most used by herbalists, and is considered to be medically superior, but is otherwise similar in all respects. Valerian is an important remedy in modern herbal practice, being an effective nervine tonic. The root is dried and powdered and given as a tincture or by infusion. It eases pain and aids sleep and is tranquillising without having side-effects. It should be tried in all cases of neuralgia. One ounce (28 g) of the powder is infused in 1 pt (568 ml) of boiling water and taken in doses of up to 2 fl oz (56 ml). The tincture made by herbalists is taken in doses of one or two teaspoonfuls three or four times a day. For high blood pressure due to stress, combine in equal parts with Scullcap and Lime blossoms. For nervous conditions, combine with Scullcap and Mistletoe. The dose of the mixtures when infused is from one teaspoonful to 2 fl OZ (56 mi). ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~  THYME THYMUS VULGARIS
It purges the body of phlegm, and is an excellent remedy for shortness of breath.
This is Garden Thyme, a low-growing shrub with fibrous roots and woody stalks. The dusky green leaves are short, broad and pointed. The numerous flowers are small and pink.
Where to find it. Cultivated in herb gardens for culinary use.
Flowering time: Early summer.
Astrology: A notable herb of Venus.
Medicinal virtues. It strengthens the lungs and is a good remedy for chin-cough in children. It kills worms in the belly, provokes the terms and gives safe and speedy delivery to women in labour. It helps to bring away the afterbirth.
An ointrnent made of it takes away hot swellings and warts, helps sciatica and dullness of the sight, and takes away pains and hardness of the spleen. It is excellent for those troubled with gout and also to anoint swollen testicles. It eases pains in the loins and hips. Taken inwardly, the herb comforts the stomach and expels wind.
Modern uses: Thyme is a natural antiseptic as it is rich in thymol. It relieves throat and bronchial irritation and the spasms of whooping cough. An infusion is made from the dried herb by adding i oz (28 g) to 1 Pt (563 ml) of boiling water. The dose is 2 fl OZ (56 ml) three or four times a day. Herbalists use a tincture in doses Of 20-4o drops. Thyme is contraindicated in pregnancy. The infusion also improves appetite and relieves dyspepsia and gastritis. Oil of Thyme also reduces wind and colic and is taken in doses Of 1-5 drops. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~  CLARY SALVIA SCLAREA
It is a usual course with many men, when they have got the running of the reins, or women the whites, to run to the bush of Clary , exclaiming - Maid, bring hither the ftying pan, and fetch me some butter quickly. Then they will eat friend Clary just as hogs eat acorns, and this they think will cure their disease ,forsooth! Whereas, when they have devoured as much Clary as will grow upon an acre of ground, their backs are as much the better as though they had never touched it - nay, perhaps, very much worse.
The ordinary Garden Clary has four-square stalks with broad, roug wrinkled, whitish-green leaves with a strong sweet scent. The flowers are like those of Sage, but smaller and whitish-blue.
Where to find it: A garden herb. It is seldom seen unless it is sown, although there is a wild sort.
Flowering time: The seed is ripe in late summer. Astrology. It is under the dominion of the Moon.
Medicinal virtues: The seeds beaten to powder and drunk with wine is an admirable help to provoke lust. A decoction of the leaves warms the stomach, helps digestion and scatters congealed blood in any part of the body. The distilled water cleanseth the eyes of redness, waterishness and heat. For dirnness of sight take one of its seeds, put it into the eye and let it remain until it drops out of itself. The pain will be nothing to speak of. It will cleanse the eyes and in oft repeating it, will take off a film which covereth the sight - a handsome,. safer and easier remedy than to tear it off with a needle.
Modern uses: Both the Wild and the Garden Clary are members of the Sage family. Their properties are similar, but the wild variety is considered to he more potent. The seed is mucilaginous, and some herbalists use the rnucilage to sooth the eye. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ COLT'S FOOT TUSSILAGO FARFARA
The dry leaves are best for those who have thin rheums and distillations upon their lungs, causing a cough.
This herb is also called Cough-wort, Foal's-wort, Horse-hoof and Bull's Foot. The small, yellowish flowers appear before the leaves in late winter, being borne on a tender stalk. The leaves are in the shape of a horse's hoof, hence the name Colt's Foot, and the root, small and white, spreads under- ground. Once planted, it will be difficult to eradicate.
Where to find it: It grows in both wet and dry ground and is often seen near brooks and rivers.
Flowering time: Late winter to mid spring.
Astrology: The plant is under Venus.
Medicinal virtues: The fresh leaves, or juice or syrup made from them, is good for a hot, dry cough, or wheezing and shortness of breath. The dried leaves can he used as a tobacco. The distilled water used alone, or with Elderflowers and Nightshade is a good remedy against all agues. Drink two Ounces (56 g) at a time, and apply wet cloths to the head and stomach. This is also good for any hot swellings or inflammations. It helps St Anthony's fire and wheals that arise through heat. The burning heat of piles or privy parts are eased also by applying cloths dipped in Colt's Foot water.
Modern uses: Colt's Foot is, an important ingredient in many over-the- counter cough mixtures. A diffusive expectorant, it tones the bronchial tubes. Its demulcent properties are also useful when used for tracheitis and bronchitis. Colt's Foot is usually combined in equal parts with other pectoral agents such as Horehound, Marsh Mallow and Ground-ivy. A syrup can be made from the flower stalks by boiling them in water with honey or sugar added. The decoction for colds, flu and asthma is made by placing 1 OZ (28 g) Of leaves in 2 pt (1.1 l) of water and boiling it down to 1 Pt (568 mi) and drinking a cupful at a time. A fluid extract is available from herbalists. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ BASIL BOTANICAL NAME: Ocimum Basilicum. COMMON NAMES: Common Basil,American Dittant, Sweet Basil, Albahaca, Our Herb, and Witches Herb. um
Planet: Mars, and sometimes Jupiter. Element: fire ORIGIN: Southern Asia and the Middle East. Derived from the Greek word basilikos, meaning "royal".
Basil is an annual plant grown locally as a culinary
and decorative herb, it is also found growing wild in
mostly tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
MAGICKAL USES: In certain parts of the world, Basil is thought to
stimulate sensuality. In still others, it is used
to keep one's hubby from wandering too far from her.
Sprinkled over her body, he will remain true and ever
more faithful. It was also believed that if a man accepted
a sprig of Basil from a woman, he would love her forever.
And then still others believe it to be the ultimate, bango
prosperity herb! Sprinkled on the doorsteps and hung over
the doorways, it repels the negative and attracts the wealth! Basil's most favored uses are pretty darn powerful! Love, banishing, wealth, cleansing, and protection. Used also for communication,
physical strength, defensive wishes, courage and willpower.
It is said to soothe cross tempers between the spatting
lovers as it scent causes sympathy and empathy. Physical uses: Excellent for traveling, carminative, expectorant, a great perk-me-up bath, and also for gargles. Minor scratches, bites, abrasions,
Inhalation of the essential oil refreshes the mind
stimulates a sense of smell dulled by virus infections.
In massages, it is a nerve tonic and refreshes muscles SAFETY WARNINGS: Those with sensitive skin or pregnant
should avoid direct contact with this herb or oil. INFORMATION FROM:Copyright 1997-2001 by Tammy Cooper.
1997-2001 EnchanteD EncounterS Trademark.
All rights reserved. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Anise Element- Air Gender- Male Planet- Moon or Jupiter (depends where you look) Botanical Name- Pimpinella anisium Origin- Egypt, Greece, Crete, Asia Minor Parts Used- Seed and leaves Fragrance- black licorice,mmm... sweet spicy Magickal Uses- protection, purification, youth, nightmares, ward off evil, bath, evil eye, meditation Physical Uses- nausea, colic, indigestion, sedative, coughs, carminative, pectoral, bronchitis, spasmodic asthma, flatulence, insect repellant ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ |
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Mugwort Botanical Name: Artemisia Vulgaris Planet: Venus Element: Earth Gender: Female Origin: Europe, North America Magickal Properties: Prophetic dreams, protection, healing, stength and power. Physical Uses: Digestive tonic, uterine stimulant, menstral regulator, and anti-rheumatic. History: Mugwort has a long history of folk tradition and use. Anglo-Saxon tribes believed that the aromatic mugwort was one of the nine sacred herbs given to the world by the god Woden. It was used as a flavoring additive to beer before hops (Humulus lupulus) became widely used. Mugwort is considered a magical herb, with special properties to protect road-weary travelers against exhaustion. The Romans planted mugwort by roadsides where it would be available to passersby to put in their shoes to relieve aching feet. St. John the Baptist was said to have worn a girdle of mugwort when he set out into the wilderness. Some of the magic in mugwort is in its reputed ability to induce prophetic and vivid dreams when the herb is placed near the bed or under the sleeper's pillow. In Pagan ceremony, a garland or belt of mugwort is worn while dancing around the fire during summer solstice celebrations. The herb is then thrown into the fire to ensure continued protection throughout the coming year. Aroma: Pungent ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ JUNIPER Fire/Sun The whole Herb. Money, Protection and Love wishes
Used as an oil to add to the other herbs for increasing money status, light a juniperscented candle for prosperity. Use in a string of the fruit for attracting love, burn leavesand fruit for magickal protection. Place a sprig at the door to the home for protection against theft and unwanted visitors. Place a twig or leaves with valuables to safeguard. Juniper is used in cases where uric acid is being retained in the system. It is an excellent disease preventative. In ancient Europe the scent of Juniper was believed to ward off the plague. It is high in natural insulin. It has the ability to restore thc pancreas where there has been no permanent damage. It is excellent for infections. Juniper is high in vitamin C. It contains sulfur, copper, and a high content of cobalt, a trace of tin and aluminum. |
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