Dogwood
Cornus florida
Folk Names
Boxwood, Budwood, Dogtree, Florida Dogwood, Flowering Cornel, Flowering Dogwood, Green Osier, Virginia Dogwood
Powers
Wisdom, Protection
Magical Uses
Place the sap of the dogwood onto a handkerchief on Midsummer Eve. This will grant any wish you may have, if you faithfully carry the handkerchief.
Dogwood leaves (or the wood) are also placed in protective amulets.
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magickal Herbs
Scott Cunningham
ISBN 0-87542-122-9