Indian Paint Brush- Love

Iris- Purification, Wisdom

Irish Moss- Money, Luck, Protection Irish moss is carried or placed beneath rugs to increase luck and to ensure a steady flow of money into the house or pockets of the person. Irish moss is also carried while on trips for protection and safety, and is used to stuff luck or money poppets..

Lady's mantle- Love

Lady's slipper- Protection

Larch- Protection, Anti-theft

Larkspur- Health, Protection

Lavender- Love, Protection, Sleep, Chastity, Longevity, Purification, Happiness, Peace Ancient scent used for protection, relaxation, and healing. Good for headaches, insomnia, pain, arthritis, and depression. Antiseptic and astringent. Good for burns, insect bites, acne and eczema. Helps to reduce scarring. Promotes hair growth. Activates the crown chakra.Ancients believed it ensured fidelity.

Leek- Love, Protection, Exorcism

Lemon- Longevity, Purification, Love, Friendship Attracts joy and benevolent energies. Clears and stimulates the mind while relaxing the muscles and relieving stress. Attunes to the third chakra. Antibacterial and antiseptic. Good for oily skin conditions.Tonic to the lymphatic and digestive system. Very good for dieters, when put in water, and will help break up cellulite when used with massage. Bleaches hair and fabrics. Conditions skin and nails. Dilute well when used on skin.

Lemongrass- Repel snakes, Lust, Psychic powers, Lemongrass planted around the home and in the garden will repel snakes.It is also used in some lust potions, as well as in an infusion to aid in developing psychic powers.

Lemon Verbena- Purification, Love

Lettuce- Chastity, Protection, Love, Divination, Sleep

Licorice- Love, Lust, Fidelity, Chewing on a licorice stick (the root, not a piece of candy) will make you passionate. It is also a good practice to use while quitting smoking. Licorice is added to love and lust sachets, carried to attract love, and used in spells to ensure fidelity. Licorice sticks make useful wands.

Mace- Psychic Powers, Mental Powers

Maguey- Lust

Magnolia- Fidelity

Mahogany- Mountain, Anti-Lightning

Maidenhair- Beauty, Love

Male Fern- Luck, Love

Mallow- Love, Protection, Exorcism

Mandrake- Protection, Love, Money, Fertility, Health, A whole mandrake root, placed on the mantle in the home, will give the house protection, fertility, and prosperity. Mandrake is also hung on the headboard for protection during sleep, carried to at-tract love, and worn to prevent contraction of illnesses. Where there is mandrake, demons cannot reside, and so the root is used in exorcism. To 'activate' a dried mandrake root ( to bring its powers out of hibernation), place it in some prominent location in the house and leave it there undisturbed for three days. Then place it in warm water and leave overnight. Afterwards, the root is activated and may be used in any magical practice. The water in which the root has bathed can be sprinkled at the windows and doors of the house to protect it, or onto people to purify them. The mandrake has also long served as a poppet in image magic, but its extreme scarcity and high cost usually forces the magician and Witch to look for substitutes; ash roots, apples, the root of the briony, the American may-apple and many others have been used. Money placed beside a mandrake root (especially silver coins) is said to double, and the scent of the mandrake causes sleep

Maple- Love, Longevity, Money

Marigold- Protection, Prophetic Dreams, Legal Matters, Psychic Powers

Marjoram- Protection, love, Happiness, Health, Money

Master Wort- Strength, Courage, Protection

Mastic- Psychic Powers, Manifestations, Lust

May Apple- Money

Meadow Rue- Divination

Meadowsweet- Love, Divination, Peace, Happiness

Mesquite- Healing

Mimosa- Protection, Love, Prophetic Dreams, Purification

Mint- Protection, Strength

Mullein- Courage, Protection, Health, Love, Divination, Exorcism Mullein is worn to keep wild animals from you while hiking in untamed areas. It also in stills courage in the bearer, and a few leaves placed in the shoe keeps one from catching a cold. Mullein is also carried to obtain love from the opposite sex. Stuffed into a small pillow or placed beneath your pillow mullein guard against nightmares In India, mullein is regarded as the most potent safeguard against evil spirits and magic,and is hung over doors, in windows, and carried in sachets. It is also used to banish demons and negativity. In the Ozarks, men performed a simple love divination. The man went to a clearing where a mullein grew and bent it down so that it pointed toward his love's house. If she loved him the mullein would grow upright again; if she loved another it would die. Graveyard dust-an infrequent ingredient in spells-can be substituted with powdered mullein leaves. At one time Witches and magicians used oil lamps to illuminate their spells and rites, and the downy leaves and stems of the mullein often provided the wicks.

Mustard- Fertility, Protection, Mental Powers, The Hindus used mustard seed to travel through the air. A more down-to-Earth use is carrying mustard seed in a red cloth sachet to guard against colds and to increase mental powers. Italian peasants sprinkle mustard seed on the doorsill for protective reasons, and mustard seed buried under your doorstep will keep all manner of supernatural beings from your home. When eaten mustard seed increases fertility in women.

Myrrh- Protection, Exorcism, Healing, Spirituality, Burned as an incense myrrh purifies the area, lifts the vibrations and creates peace. However, it is rarely burned alone; usually in conjunction with frankincense or other resins. Myrrh increases the power of any incense to which it is added. Myrrh is also included in healing incenses and sachets, and its smoke is used to consecrate purify, and bless objects such as amulets, talisman, charms, and magical tools.Myrrh aids meditation and contemplation. It is often added to sachets,usually with frankincense.

Nettle- Exorcism, Protection, Healing, Lust, The protective powers of the nettle have long been used in magic. To remove a curse and send it back, stuff a poppet with nettle, or carry some in a sachet. Also, sprinkle nettle around the house to keep evil out and to send it back. Nettle is also thrown onto a fire to avert danger, held in the hand to ward off ghosts, carried with yarrow to allay fear, and worn as an amulet to keep negativity far away. A pot of freshly cut nettles placed beneath a sickbed will aid in the person's recovery. Nettle has sometimes been used as a lust inducing herb, and contemporary Mexican spiritualists recommend its use in purification baths because it is 'more carniverous' than other herbs, and so will work more efficient

Palm Date- Fertility, Potency

Pansy- Love, Rain Magic, Love, Divination

Papaya- Love, Protection, The papaya has long been used in magical rites. One of the simplest of these is to tie a rag around a limb of a papaya tree while visualising your need. Hang several twigs of papaya wood over the doorsill; this will keep evil from entering the house. Eat the fruit and serve to a loved one, it will intensify feelings of love.

Papyrus- Protection

Parosela- Hunting

Parsley- Love, Protection, Purification, When eaten, parsley provokes lust and promotes fertility, but if you are in love don't cut parsley you'll cut your love as well. Though the plant has associations with death and is often regarded as evil, the Romans tucked a sprig of parsley into their togas every morning for protection. It is also placed on plates of food to guard it from contamination. Parsley is also used in purification baths, and those to stop all misfortune. A wreath of parsley worn on the head prevents (or delays) inebriation.

Passion Flower- Peace, Sleep, Friendship, Contrary to its name, the passionflower is placed in the house to calm problems and troubles, and to bring peace. Carried, it attracts friends and great popularity. Placed below the pillow it aids in sleep.

Patchouli- Money, Fertility, Lust, Aphrodisiac, awakens fertility. Stimulates and balances the Yin or feminine aspects. Purifies and aligns the root, and spleen charkas. Attracts prosperity Dispels negativity.Clears the complexion and helps heal other skin conditions. Preserves youth.

Pea- Money, Love

Peach- Love, Exorcism, Longevity, Fertility, Wishes, The fruit, when eaten, induces love, and so a peach or peach pie served a desired one may help to win his or her heart. Branches of the peach tree are used to drive off evil spirits in China, and also to root out illnesses. Children in China wear a peach pit suspended about the neck to keep demons away. Carrying a bit of peach wood will increase one's life span and may even lead to immortality. The Japanese use the peach to increase fertility, and branches of the tree are utilised as divining and magical wands

Pear- Lust, Love

Pecan- Money, Employment

Pennyroyal- Strength, Protection, Peace, Creates a shield of protection. Repels negativity. Energises the body and calms the mind and nerves. Diuretic. Good for colds and bronchitis. Eases nausea and intestinal cramps. Fortifies the spleen and solar plexus charkas. Used for ulcers, headache and fever. Tonic for the reproductive system. *Not for use during pregnancy as it stimulates menstruation and uterine contractions. Deodorant and insecticide.

Peony- Protection, Exorcism

Pepper- Protection, Exorcism

Peppermint- Purification, Sleep, Love, Healing, Psychic Powers, Peppermint has long been used in healing and purification spells. Its presence raises the vibrations of an area. Smelled, it compels one toward sleep, and placed beneath the pillow it sometimes offers one glimpses of the future in dreams. It is rubbed against furniture, walls and floorboards to cleanse them of evil and negativity. Pliny stated that peppermint excites love, and so can be added to this type of mixture.

Pepper Tree- Purification, Healing, Protection

Periwinkle- Love, Lust, Mental Powers, Money, Protection

Persimmon- Changing Sex, healing, luck

Plot Weed- Protection

Pimento- Love

Pimpernel- Protection, Health

Pine- Healing, Fertility, Protection, Exorcism, Money, Cleansing and rejuvenating. Fresh starts. Inspires positive, enthusiastic feelings. Good for colds, bronchitis, and asthma. Antiseptic and deodorising. Repels insects. Brings harmony to the home.

Quassia- Love

Quince- Protection, Love, Happiness

Radish- Protection, Lust

Ragweed- Courage

Ragwort- Protection

Raspberry- Protection, Love, The brambles (branches) of red raspberry are hung up at doors and windows for protection.This is also done when a death has occurred,so that flu spirit won't renter the house once it has left. Raspberry is served as a love inducing food, and the leaves are carried by pregnant women to alleviate the pain of pregnancy and childbirth.  

Rattlesnake Root- Protection, Money

Rhubarb- Protection, Fidelity, Wear a piece of rhubarb root around the neck on a string to protect against pains in the stomach. Rhubarb pie served to a mate helps to maintain his or her fidelity

Rice- Protection, Rain, Fertility, Money

Roots- Protection, Power, Divination

Rose- Love, Psychic Powers, Healing, Love, Divination, Luck, Protection, Attracts love, confidence and healing to the heart. Activates Yin or feminine energies. Calms emotions and brings understanding. Protects secrets.Christ consciousness. Soothes and heals female reproductive organs. Help to heal sore throats and cold sores. Very good for rejuvenating the skin. Awakens sensuality.

Rosemary- Protection, Love, Mental Powers, Exorcism, Purification, Healing, Sleep, Youth, Rosemary, when burned, emits powerful cleansing and purifying vibrations, and so is smouldered to rid a place of negativity,especially prior to performing magic. It is one of the oldest incenses.When placed beneath the pillow rosemary ensures a good sleep and drives away nightmares. Laid under the bed it protects the sleeper from all harm. Rosemary is also hung on the porch and doorposts to keep thieves from the house and is carried to remain healthy. Placed in the bath it purifies. A chaplet of rosemary, worn, aids the memory,while the wood, smelled often, preserves youthfulness. To ensure the latter add a rosemary infusion to the bath water. Rosemary has long been used in love and lust incenses and other mixtures, and healing poppets are stuffed with rosemary to take advantage of its curative vibrations. Rosemary infusion is used to wash the hands before healing work, and the leaves mixed with juniper berries are burned in sickrooms to promote healing. If you wish to receive knowledge or the answer to a question, burn rosemary on charcoal and smell its smoke Rosemary is also grown to attract elves, and the powdered leaves wrapped in linen cloth and bound to the right arm dispel depression and make the emotions light and merry. Rosemary is generally used as a substitute for frankincense.

Saffron- Love, Healing, Happiness, Wind Raising, Lust, Strength, Psychic Powers.

Sage- Immortality, Longevity, Wisdom, Protection, Wishes, Sage has been utilised to ensure a long life-sometimes-even immortality.This is done by eating some of the plant every day, or at least in May,for: Sage is carried to promote wisdom, He who would live for aye Must eat sage in May, and the leaves are used in countless healing and money spells. Attracts well being and prosperity. Brings what is needed. To guard yourself against contracting the dreaded evil eye wear a small horn filled with sage. There are a few curious gardening tips concerning sage: first, it is bad luck to plant sage in your own garden; I stranger should be found to do the work.Second, a full bed of sage brings ill I so ensure that some other plant shares plot Incidentally, toads love sage. Permeates the environment and creates a barrier of protection while neutralising the existing negativity. Sacred to Native Americans as a "smudging" herb.Astringent. Helps heal skin eruptions. Good for sores, bacterial infections, bronchitis, rheumatism, arthritis, catarrh, sprains and aching muscles. Helpful for relieving depression, anxiety and exhaustion. Calms the digestion and eases menstrual cramping. *Not for use during pregnancy.

Sagebrush- Purification, Exorcism

St. John's Wort- Health, Power, Protection, Strength, Love, Divination, Happiness

Sandalwood- Protection, Healing, Exorcism, Spirituality, Aligns all charkas, allowing healing energy to flow through and out.Sedates and relaxes. Good for meditation, healing, and manifestation practices. Aphrodisiac. Awakens sacred sensuality. Facilitates concentration. Considered to bestow holy protection. Regenerates dry/aging hair and skin.

Sarsaparilla- Love, Money, Sarsaparilla is mixed with cinnamon and sandalwood powder and sprinkled around the premises to draw money. It is also utilised in love spells.

Sassafras- Health, Money

Savory/Summer- Mental Powers

Skullcap- Love, Fidelity, Peace

Senna- Love

Sesame- Money. Lust

Shallot- Purification

Skunk Cabbage- Legal Matters

Slippery Elm- Halts Gossip

Sloe- Exorcism, Protection

Snakeroot- Luck Money

Snakeroot/black- Love, Lust, Money

Snapdragon- Protection

Solomon's Seal- Protection, Exorcism

Sorrel Wood- Healing, Health

Southern Wood- Love, Lust, Protection

Spanish Moss- Protection

Spearmint- Healing, Love, Mental Powers, Spearmint is used in all healing applications, especially in aiding lung diseases. Smelled, spearmint increases and sharpens mental powers. For protection while asleep.Cooling stimulant. Restores energy and balance to the system. strengthens the nerves and muscles.As a tea,spearmint calms a nervous stomach rapidly.Deodorant and insect repellent.Relieves insomnia. Antiseptic. Helps headaches, fever, indigestion,Intestinal cramps, colic and haemorrhoids. Helps to alleviate depression.

Spiderwort- Love

Spikenard- Love

Squill- Money, Protection Breaking

Star/anise- Psychic Powers, Luck

Stillengia- Psychic Powers

Straw- Luck, Image Magic

Strawberry- Love, Luck, Strawberries are served as a love food, and the leaves are carried for luck. Pregnant women may wish to carry a small packet of strawberry leaves to ease their pregnancy pains.

Tamarind- Love

Tamarisk- Exorcism, Protection

Tansy- Health, Longevity

Tea- Riches, Courage, Strength

Thistle- Strength, Protection, Hex Breaking, Healing

Thistle/holy- Purification, Hex Breaking

Thistle/milk- Snake enraging

Thyme- Health, Healing, Sleep, Psychic Powers, Love, Purification, Courage, Courage and confidence. Helps insomnia and depression. Brings calm and balance to the 6th and 7th charkas. Accelerates the healing process and strengthens the immune system. Antibiotic, antiseptic and diuretic. Very good for lung ailments, viruses and infections. Brings relief for bladder infections. Revives the liver and circulatory system. Regulates digestion and eases indigestion. Disinfectant and insect repellent. *Not for use during pregnancy or in cases of high blood pressure.

Valerian- Love, Sleep, Purification, Protection

Vanilla- Love, Lust, Mental Powers

Venus Flytrap- Protection, Love

Vervain- Love, Protection, Purification, Peace, Money, Youth, Chastity, Sleep, Healing

Vetivert- Love, Hex Breaking, Luck, Money, Anti-Theft, Protection. Attracts prosperity, love and feelings of security. Awakens sensuality and repels negativity. Stimulates circulation and helps relieve arthritis and joint pain. Relaxing. Said to help  lower blood pressure. Luck, Money, Anti-Theft.

Violet- Protection, Luck, Love, Lust, Wishes, Peace, Healing When the flowers are carried they offer protection against serpents and bring changes in luck and fortune. Mixed with lavender, they are a powerful Jove stimulant and also arouse lust. If you gather the first Violet in the season, the dearest wish will be granted Ancient Greeks wore the violet to  calm tempers and to induce sleep.

Walnut- Health, Mental Powers, Infertility, Wishes

Wax Plant- ProtectionWheat- Fertility, Money

Willow- Love, divination, Protection, Healing, Willow leaves are carried or used in mixtures to attract love, and the wood is used to fashion magical wands dedicated to Moon Magic. If you wish to know if you will be married in the new year, on New Year's Eve throw your shoe or boot into a willow tree. If it doesn't catch and stay in the branches the first time, you have eight more tries. If you succeed in trapping your shoe in the tree you will be wed within 12 months-but you'll also have to shake or climb the tree to retrieve your shoe. All parts of the willow guard against evil and can be carried or placed in the home for this purpose. Knock on a willow tree ('knock on wood') to avert evil. The leaves, bark and wood of the willow are also utilised in healing spells. If you wish to conjure spirits, mix crushed willow bark with sandalwood and burn at the waning Moon outdoors.Magical brooms, especially Witch' brooms, are  traditionally bound with willow branch.

Yarrow- Courage, Love, Psychic Powers, Exorcism, Attracts love and calm, self-confidence. Courage. Soothing to the heart. Said to stimulate hair growth, when used as shampoo. Alleviates dandruff. Astringent and anti-inflammatory. Helps to stop internal and external bleeding (helps blood to thicken). Assists in healing persistent wounds and infections. Brings healing to all mucous membranes. Calms digestive tract. Good for bringing rapid recovery from the flu. Relieves toothache.

Yellow Evening Primrose- Hunting

Yerba Santa- Beauty, Healing, Psychic Powers, Protection, Yerba santa is carried to improve or to attain beauty, and the infusion is added to baths for the same reason. The leaves are added to healing incenses and are worn around the neck to ward off illnesses and wounds.It is also carried for spiritual strength, to increase psychic powers and to protect the bearer.

Yew- Raising the Dead

Yucca- Transmutation, Protection, Purification, A hoop or loop of twisted yucca fibre will transmutate a person into an animal if he or she jumps through it, according to American Indian magic. An-other method instructs the magician to place a small wreath of yucca fibres on his or her head. This allows the person to assume any form desired. A cross of yucca fibre twisted together and placed on the hearth protects the house from evil. Suds made from the yucca plant are used in purifying the body before magic. If a spell to remove curses or illnesses is performed, repeat the yucca-suds bath afterward to ensure that all traces of the evil or sicknesses are removed.