Herbs and Plants!
Herbs are used a lot in the practical sides of Wicca. Both in magickal rituals and in more spiritual ones, knowledge of herbs is good to have. This part of my page is divided into the medical sides and magickal sides of all that's growing outside our doorsteps...
Natural Remedies:

In many cases, using natural remedies instead of pharmical ones can be better for the body, since theese much rarer have any sideeffects. Remember to check that you're not allergic to any of the ingredients!

Usual problems:



Allergies:
Drink a mixture of your local honey and applevinegar to prevent allergies.

Asthma:
Pineoil in the bathwater or as steam- inhalation, kan reduce the amount of astma-attacs.
A steam-inhalation of lavender, eucalyptus or camille can help to open the airways and reduce stress.

Bruises:
Wet and heated cabbage can be put onto the bruise.
A compress made of vinegar can also help. Avoid use close to eyes.

Having a cold:
A drink of hot water, lemonjuice and honey heals your body and shortens the cold.
Fresh garlic used daily prevents colds.
The herb ehinacea (bought in healthfoodstores) builds up the immunimsystem and is a natural antibiotic.

Insomnia :
Tea of camille is calming and makes you sleepy. Drink a cup before you go to bed!
A few drops of lavenderoil on your pillow has the same effect.

Source: Natural Home Remedies, Karen Hurrel
Magickal Herbs:

*Astral Projection:*
Jasmin, Valerian

*Protection:*
Basil, Pine, Dill

*Joy*
Catnip, St.Johns Wort, Apple Blossom

*Fertility*
Cucumber, Sunflower, Oak leaves

*Purefication*
Eucalyptus, Lavender, Myrrh, Thyme
Source:  Different herbal\wiccan books
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Terah, 2001
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