Beauty - Catnip, Ginseng, Maidenhair, Yerba Santa Balance - basil, chamomile, comfry, mullein, woodruff Blessing/Consecration - chamomile, elder, fennel, mint, oats, rosemary, rue, vervain Cleansing/purification - betony, benzoin, burdock, clove, hyssop, lavendar, mullen, parsley, rosemary, thyme, vervain, wormwood, yarrow Creativity - Vervain Courage - Cohosh, Mullein, Thyme, Yarrow, rosemary, Basil, chives, honeysuckle, horseradish, rose geranium, nettle, pepper, tarragon Divination - Broom, Camphor, Dandelion, Hibiscus, Meadowsweet, Orris, Pomegranate, Mugwort, Dragon's Blood, Black Willow, Orange Peel, Thyme, Bay, Marigold Employment - Devil's Shoestring, Lucky Hand, Pecan Energy/power/strength - Cinquefoil, elder flower, fennel, st. johns wort, vervain Friendship - Lemongrass, Sweetpea, Passionflower Happiness - Catnip, Hawthorn, High John the Conquerer, Lavender, Meadowsweet. Morning Glory, St. John, Witch grass, Jasmine, Rosemary, Apple blossom, citron, feverfew, frankinscence, mint, hyacinth, sesame Healing - Adder's Toungue, Balm of Gilead, Bay, Blackberry, Burdock, Cedar, Fennel, Garlic, Hops, Horehound, Life Everlasting, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vervain, Comfry, Coriander, Mullen, Mustard, Rue, Sage, Tansy, Thyme Health - Caraway, Galangal, Juniper, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Rue, Sassafras, Tansy Love - Apple, Basil, Betony, Chamomile, Coltsfoot, Copal, Damiana, Gardenia, Jasmine, Lemon Verbena, Meadowsweet, orris root, spikenard, vanillin, vervain, violet flowers, laurel, Adam and Eve root, Beth root, horse chestnut, lavender, lotus, lovage, magnolia, mistletoe, passion flower, patchouli, lesser periwinkle, quassia chips, rose buds, herba mate, sweet bugle, skullcap, rose hips, orange blossoms, five-finger grass, heratease herb Luck - Alfalfa, angel's turnip, ash tree leaves, basil, blessed thistle, camomile, galangal root, grains of paradise, mustard seed, peony, yellow dock, wonder of the world root, Jezebel root, May apple (mandrake) root, little John chew, tonka beans, Irish moss, queen of the meadow root, quince seeds, parsley, five-finger grass, swiss leaves, silver weed, seven barks, sacred bark, John the conqueror root, four leaf clover, Jamaica ginger root, rosemary, sumbul root Moonwort, Orchid, Poppy, Raspberry, Rose, Violet, Lavander, Ginger, Marjoram, Yarrow, Linden leaves, Marigold Money - Basil, Bergamot, Buckeye, Chamomile, Comfrey, Colts Footr, Clove, Clover, Dill seeds, High John the Conquerer root, Kelp, Mint, Moonwort, Nutmeg, Marjoram, Oats, Tonka Bean, Thyme, Bayberry, Fuve Finger Grass, Irish Moss, Lemon Verbena, Lemon Balm, Vetivert, Ginger, Spearmint Mental Ability - Eyebright, Horehound, Mustard seed, Periwinkle Passion - Myrtle, absinthe, aloes, cloves, darniana, dill seed, coriander, dulse herb, sweet basil, juniper berries, saw palmetto berries, Canada snake root, fennel seed, grains of paradise, satyrion root, snake root, verbena root, liquorice stick herb, patchouli leaves Protection - Acacia, Agrimony, Angelica, Anise, Ash, Birch, Broom, Cinquefoil, Datura, Dogwood, Elder, Foxglove, Rowan, Burdock, Cumin, Dill leaves, Fennel, Fern, Marjoram, Mint, Mugwort, Mullein, Parsley, Rosemary, Rue, Sage, Vervain, Heather, Woodruff, Yarrow Psychic Ability - Borage, Honeysuckle, Bay, Mace, Lavendar, Marigold, Cypress, orange, hibiscus, lemongrass, lily, poplar (see divination) Purification - Sage, Benzoin, Copal, Iris, Thistle, Vervain, Yucca Sleep and good dreams- Agrimony, Chamomile, Hops, Lavender, Passionflower, Peppermint, Valerian, Clary sage, clove, carnation, jasmine, lemon balm, meadowsweet, myrrh, sweet cicely, wisteria Spirituality - Frankincense, Gardenia, Heather, Sandalwood, Myrrh Strength - Carnation, Mulberry, Pennyroyal, Oak, Saffron Success (prosperity) - Cinnamon, Patchouli, Chamomile, High John the Conquerer Root, Squill Root,Yellow Dock, Red Clover, Buckeye, Elm Bark, Irish Moss, May Apple, Tonka Bean, Vervain, Golden Seal, Bay, bergamot, lovage, marigold, rosemary, rue, saffron, sweet pea Wisdom - Bodhi, Iris, Sage, Yew, Agrimony, borage, chervil, cumin, enive, hyssop, sage, thyme, violet Banishing - Black Willow, Hellebore Enchantment - Elderberry, Elfswort, Lavendar Activator - Mistletoe, Mandrake, Dragon's Blood Goddess - Willow, Moonwort, Hawthorn God - Holly, Mandrake, Buckthorne AIR- Acaia, Anise, Broom, Dandelion, Eyebright, Hops, Lavendar, Lemongrass, Meadowsweet, Sweetgrass, Slippery Elm FIRE - Ash, Angelica, Betony, Cedar, Cinnamon, Damiana, Cinquefoil, Cactus, Dragon's Blood, Ginger, Hawthorn, Holly, Juniper, Mullein, May Apple, Mandrake, Tobacco, Witch Hazel WATER - Apple, Balm of Gilead, Birch, Belladonna, Blackberry, Camphor, Catnip, Datura, Elder, Lily Lobelia, Moonwort, Morning Glory, Myrrh, Poppy, Raspberry, Sandalwood, Thyme, Yarrow, Willow EARTH - Barley, Buckthorne, Corn, Sage, Horehound, Magnolia, Mugwort, Patchouly, Rue, Vervain |
Herbs |
Please Note: Never eat any herbs without knowing if they are safe or not. Herbs like mint, Parsley, Basil, etc is generally known by everyone to be safe, but herbs like rue, Wormwood, Fox Glove and Elder Seeds are poisionous if ingested. Wormwood is poisionous if burned, so burn it outside if you use it. For more information on safe and poisionous herbs, see Scott Cunninghams "Cunnigham's Enyclopedia of Magickal Herbs" This books is a must have for anyone interested in using herbs in their practice. |
Magical Aromatherapy and Ray T. Malbrough - Charms, Spells & Formulas. Basil is used for more than cooking in Italian food. Peace, Happiness, and the Conscious Mind are some of the magickal attributes of this herb. Keep this scent close to keep a clear mind for tasks. The smell will keep you focused for the more important tasks in your day. Note: In making an oil of this herb, do not take it internally. Black Pepper For a charge in physical strength, this is a great herb. Other influences include Courage and Protection. If you are trying to keep other peolple's influences from ruining your day, this should help. You may take this internally. Bayberry This herb is used as a helper to complete mixtures that involve money. Although it is an herb which is hard to find, it can be worth the search. It is also one of the elements that vibrates well with the Zodiac sign of Gemini. Benzoin This herb is great for gathering magickal energy. This oil is also great for the Consious mind. As an addition to a mixture, this substance will add thickness to your oil. The tincture of benzoin is a great way to make your essential oils last. Bay Bay is another cooking item with great potential. The specialty of this herb is Psychic capabilities and Purification. Use dried leaves and smell them crumpled in your hand or smoke them in an incense. Chamomile This is an easy-to-get herb. You will find it in many herbal teas found at your local supermarket...and for good reason. This is the herb of Peace and Meditation. Take this herb and you will achieve a deeper peace of mind. Carnation This flower is so common in most areas that it is a great oil to practice with making essential oils. Smell the flowers fresh or in an oil for General Health, Love, and some Magical & Physical boosts. Cinnamon The dried inner bark of this herb helps you most with overall Prosperity. It is one of the more asscessible items that is part of one of the mixtures for Lucky Life Oil. Daffodil This narcissus flower is one of the strongest helpers for Love. The fresh flowers have the most powerful effect. This is one of a spiritual, deep love. Frankincense This herb has many religious connotations. The incense of this essential oil has a profound religious effect. Burn this incense for a heightened spiritual understanding and for meditation. Use this also for any oil that needs a power boost in a spiritual content. Not for internal use! Garlic One of the most versatile herbs, garlic has its focus around Health, Purification and Protection. Add it to any relevant dish and take the oils that come in vitamins. One bad side effect...bad for social situations. Ginger Magick is the best use of this herb. Taken in slight doses is the best practices due to its power. It also has influences in Sex, Love and slightly Money. Again, small doses are best. Jasmine Another common element, jasmine is responsible for Psychic dreams, Love, Sex and is overall good for relationships that need help in intimacy. Fresh flowers and the essential oil are best. Lemon There are many uses for this citrus. Basically, use the peels for soaking in your oils of Health and Healing. You can also use it for Physical purposes. Purification is the main attribute for lemon grass, lemon balm, and other related herbs. Myrrh Very similar to frankincense, myrrh is a great oil and incense for Meditation, and general Spirituality. You will reach new heights of spiritual depth with this. Not for internal use. Onion Onion is good for Courage. Use it on your more timid days. Bring a anectdote, but try to have it in the same family as not to neutralize your original purpose. Parsley Protection is the main quality of this herb. It is good to use this along with Onion and other noxious herbs to hide the scent, but not kill the purpose of the other herb(s). Patchouly This is a very powerful and readily available scent. Money, Sex and other Earth bound influences. This is a great essential oil to be used with Protection Oil and Seduction Oil. One word of warning. This neutralizes many spiritual situations. It is tied closely to the earth. Rose Another common flower, this is a great for Love. Beauty and oils for almost every ritual for peace should have this essential oil or flower petals involved. It also enhances intimate sexuality. Rosemary If we had more of this in our diets and rituals, we would benefit from an increased Memory. It also has great influence over the mind. Keep it in moderation for it can upset the stomach if too much is used. It may better be used in its natural form for smell to enhance mind capacities. Saffron This is an expensive herb that when cooking will have a profound color and taste in its host. It is very powerful for Magick. It should be used with only one or two other herbs in a mixture. Only a little of this herb will do the trick. Sage Great for Wisdom, this herb is commonly used with others in Italian seasonings. It has an underlying sub-conscious tone that can help you get in touch with unknown forces in your life. Sandalwood Common and good for additions to mixtures to give an essence of Healing, Spirituality and Healing. Adds a sweet undertone. Vanilla Magickal energy and overall mid-level purposes is this herbs strengths. Use this to add a balancing effect in your mixtures. A safe element for almost anything. Not too strong on its own. |