*Today's Herb is Angelica
*Pagan Daily Devotionals*
Latin: /Angelica archangelica/
Common names: Masterwort, Garden Angelica
With a history of medicinal usage, it's no surprise that the main magickal
association is with healing. Placing sprigs of the dried herb around your house
can add protection and help keep negative energy out of the home. Angelica can
also help bring peace, joy and harmony to your home. You can use dried pieces of
the root or burn the leaves as an incense.
As a popular medicinal plant, there are several instances of folklore regarding
angelica. One tale states that the plant was given to mankind by an archangel,
to cure the plague. Also, it supposedly only blooms once a year, on May 8th,
which is the feast day of the angel, Michael.