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Herbs & Plants

There are basically two different sets of correspondences for herbs, the medicinal and the magical. It is important to know the medicinal effect when your using herbs in magic, if a person is supposed ingest, breathe it in as smoke or steam, or even to touch it.
Medicinal herbs are used in potion, elixirs, decoctions, suspension/syrup, and tintures.
Herbs are also used as incense. Dried herbs are mixed together, powdered in a morter and pestle, and then burned on charcoal or in a fire. This can also be done with essential oils made from the herbs and heated on charcoal or in a candle heated oil burner.
Herbs may also be used as filling for poppets or sachets. Poppets are dolls that represent people or animals in rituals. Sachets are bags that are filled with herbs for aromatherapy or magical symbolism to be carried around with you or placed under pillows.

Herbs and Plants and their Medicinal Properties and Uses
Aloe Vera - Burn soother. Also fights infection. It's gel forms a natural bandage over wounds, burns, sunburns and cuts. Gel rubbed directly on inflamed joints can relieve the pain of arthritis. Great for insect bites and stings, but can also be used as an insect repellant. Use it daily to treat acne.
Angelica - Used to reduce muscular spasms in asthma and bronchitis. Shown to ease rheumatic inflammation, to regulate menstrual flow and as an appetite stimulant.
Anise - Used as a diuretic, to treat digestive problems and to relieve toothache. Anise seeds are known for their ability to reduce flatulence and colic. Also has an expectorant and anti-spasmodics action that helps in coutering period pain, asthma, whooping couch and bronchitis. Anise essential oil is used externally to treat lice and scabies.
Arnica - Arnica extracts, ointments and compresses are used to reduce inflammation and pain from bruises, sprains, dislocations and swollen areas.
Arrowroot - Helps relive acidity, indigestion and colic. Is a mild laxative.
Basil (Holy Basil) - Reduces blood sugar levels. Prevents peptic ulcers and other stress related conditions like hypertension, colitis and asthma. Used to treat fevers and colds, congestion and joint pain.
Belladonna - Soothe muscles, antispasmodic, narcotic, reduces sweating, sedative
Bergamot - Disinfectant, muscle relaxant
Calendula - Used as an anti-inflammatory, astringent, heals wounds, antiseptic, and for detoxifying.
Camphor - Primarily used as an antiseptic, antispasmodic, an algesic and an expectorant.
Cardamom - Eases stomach pain. Helps to soothe indigestion, colon spasms and flatulence.
Cardus (Milk Thistle) - Used for a range of liver and bladder conditions, including hepatitis and cirrhosis. Increases breast-milk production. Anti-depressant.
Chamomile - Often called the Swiss Army knife of herbal teas, it handles everything from inflammation and skin irritation to cold symptoms and menstrual cramps. Great as a calming tonic. Warm chamomile tea is a traditional was for earaches.
Cinnamon - The infusion or powder is used for stomach pains and cramps. Taken for colds, flu and digestive problems. Antiseptic, antispasmodic and anti-viral.
Clove - Well known for their antispasmodic and stimulative properties. Mind and body stimulant. Analgesic. Antibacterial.
Comfrey - Externally used for rashes, wounds, inflammation and skin problems. Internally used to cure ulcers and colitis. Also used for a varitey of rspiratory problems. Astringent.
Coriander - Aids digestion, reduces flatulence and improves appetite. Counters the effects of nervous tensions. Chewed to sweeten breath. Applied externally as an lotion for rheumatic pain. Essential oil is used in perfumes and cosmetics.
Damiana - Nerve tonic, antidepressant.
Dandelion - Roots act as "blood purifier", helps both kidneys and the liver to remove impurities from the blood. Acts as a mild laxative and improves appetite and digestion. Antibiotic.
Dill - Useful addition to cough, cold and flu remedies. Increases breast-milk production and when taken regularly by nursing mothers, helps to prevent colic in their babies.
Eucalyptus - The essential oil has also strong anti-biotic, anti-viral and anti-fungal action. Eucalyptus is a common ingredient in many over-the-counter cold remedies. Antiseptic, expectorant, stimulates local blood flow.
Fennel - An infusion of the seeds may be taken as a gargle for sore throats and as a mild expectorant. Fennel increases breast-milk production and the herb is still used as an eye wash for sore eyes and conjunctivitis. Essential oil from the sweet variety is used for its digestive and relaxing properties. Has a calming effect on bronchitis and coughs.
Garlic - It is one of the most effective anti-biotic plants available, acting on bacteria, viruses and alimentary parasites. It counters many infections, including those of the nose, throat and chest. Garlic is also known to reduce cholesterol, helps circulatory disorders, such as high blood pressure, and lower blood sugar levels, making it useful in cases of late-onset diabetes.
Ginger - Ginger brings relief to digestion, stimulates circulation, reduce headaches and kill intestinal parasites. Inhibits coughing. Antiseptic.
Ginkgo - Circulatory stimulant and tonic, anti-asthmatic, antispasmodic, anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory.
Ginseng - Improves stamina and resistance to stress. Stimulant.
Hamamelis (Witch Hazel) - Used to decrease the inflammation and pain of bruises, sore muscles, bleeding, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, phlebitis, and insect bites. Astringent, anti-inflammatory, stops external and internal bleeding.
Hawthorn - Cardiotonic, diuretic, astringent, dilates blood vessels, relaxant, antioxidant.
Hyssop - Used in coughs, bronchitis, tight-chestedness, respiratory catarrh, sore throat and common cold. As a sedative, hyssop is a useful remedy against asthma in both children and adults.
Jasmine - Jasmine flowers make a calming and sedative infusion, taken to relieve tension. The oil is considered antidepressant and relaxing. It is used externally to soothe dry and sensitive skin.
Juniper - A valuable remedy for cystitis, and helps relieve fluid retention, but should be avoided in cases of kidney disease. In the digestive system, juniper is warming and settling, easing colic and supporting the function of the stomach. Taken internally or applied externally, juniper is helpful in the treatment of chronic arthritis, gout and rheumatic conditions. Applied externally as a diluted essential oil, it has a slightly warming effect on the skin and is thought to promote the removal of waste products from underlying tissues. Anti-microbial.
Laurel (Bay Laurel) - Used mainly to treat upper digestive tract disorders and to ease arthritic aches and pains. It is settling to the stomach and has a tonic effect, stimulating the appetite and the secretion of digestive juices.
Lavender - Effective as a cure for headaches, especially when related to stress, to clear depression associated with weakness and depression. Externally, lavender oil has been used as a stimulating liniment to help ease aches and pains of rheumatism.
Lemon - A familiar food as well as a remedy, it has a high vitamin C content that helps improve resistance to infection, making it valuable for colds and flu. It is taken as a preventative for many conditions, including stomach infections, circulatory problems and arteriosclerosis. Lemon juice and oil are effective in killing germs. It decreases inflammation and improves digestion.
Lemon Balm - Great for migraines, headaches and colds. (If you have a thyroid problem be careful using this, as it speeds up your metabolism.)
Lemon Verbena - Used to flavor everything from desserts to alcohlic beverages, the leaves and flowers of the plant can be used as an antispasmodic, antipyretic and sedative. Great as a tea to cure sleeplessness.
Malva (Common Mallow) - The flowers and leaves are emollient and good for sensitive areas of the skin. It is applied as a poultice to reduce swelling and draw out toxins. Taken internally, the leaves reduce gut irritation and have a laxative effect.
Marjoram (Wild Marjoram) - As a tea, it is an age-old remedy to aid digestion, increase sweating and encourage menstruation. As a steam inhalant, marjoram clears the sinuses and helps relieve laryngitis. Strongly antiseptic, it may be taken to treat respiratory conditions such as coughs, tonsillitis, bronchitis and asthma. The diluted oil can be applied to toothache or painful joints.
Meadowsweet - Helps with diarrhea when in a tea. For pain relief make into an infusion or as a compress.
Mistletoe - Chiefly used to lower blood pressure and hearth rate, ease anxiety and promote sleep. In low doses it also relieves panic attacks, headaches, and improves the ability to concentrate. Also prescribed for tinnitus and epilepsy. It may be used to treat hyperactivity in children.
Motherwort - Used to calm pregnant women suffering from anxiety. Decreases muscle spasms and lowers blood pressure. Other uses include the improvement of fertility, the relief of postpartum depression and menopause. Antispasmodic and sedative, the herb promotes relaxation rather than drowsiness. However, motherwort stimulate the muscles of the uterus, and is particularly suitable for delayed periods, period pain and premenstrual tension (especially if shock or distress is a factor).
Nettle - Diuretic, tonic, astringent, prevents hemorrhaging, anti-allergenic, reduces prostate enlargement (root).
Passion Flower - Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, hypotensive sedative, tranquilizing.
Peppermint - Eases intestinal gas, relieves indigestion and eases diarrhea. Menthol, one of it's active ingredients, also helps soothe sore muscles and cool inflammation.
Rose - The rose is currently little used in herbal medicine, but it is probably time for a re-evaluation of its medicinal benefits. The essential oil, called "attar of rose", is used in aromatherapy as a mildly sedative, antidepressant and anti-inflammatory remedy. Rosewater is mildly astringent and makes a valuable lotion for inflamed and sore eyes.
Rosemary - In a tea or a bath can help with High Blood Pressure. Consult a physician or herbalist if you have Low Blood Pressure however. A powerful antioxidant in oil form. Soothes menstrual cramps and digestive problems.
Rue - Employed to stimulate menstrual bleeding, to induce abortion and to strengthen the eyesight. The rutin contained in the plant helps to strengthen fragile blood vessels and alleviates varicose veins. Also been taken to treat conditions as varied as hysteria, epilepsy, vertigo, colic, intestinal worms, poisoning and eye problems.
Sage - An excellent remedy for sore throats, poor digestion and irregular periods. It is also taken as a gently stimulating tonic. Well-known cold germ and flu fighter.
Sandalwood - The essential oil is used for its' antiseptic properties in treating genito-urinary conditions such as cystitis and gonorrhea. A paste of the wood is used to soothe rashes and itchy skin.
St. John's Wort - The oil is applied to inflammations, sprains, bruises and varicose veins. St. John's wort is also used to treat circulation problems, bronchitis and gout. Repairs nerve damage and reduces pain and inflammation. Great for mild depression. Can be used as a wound ointment.
Tarragon - Tarragon contains no fewer than 72 anti-cancer agents. It also has anti-viral properties that fight herpes pain and flu symptoms.
Tea Tree - The essential oil is one of the most important natural antiseptics. Useful for stings, burns, wounds and skin infections of all kinds.
Thyme - Good for cough relief and asthma. Brew into a tea. It has a natural antibacterial agent and expectorant. It also improves digestion, destroys intestinal parasites and is an excellent antiseptic and tonic.
Valerian - The root is a general tranquilizer used for relieving nervous tension, insomnia and headaches. Decreases muscular spasm, being useful in cases of nervous digestion, bowel syndrome, stomach and menstrual cramps. A safe, non-addictive relaxant that reduces nervous tension and anxiety and promotes restful sleep.
White Willow - An excellent remedy for arthritic and rheumatic pain, affecting the joints like knees and hips. Great for relieving joint pain and managing fevers.
Wormwood - Primary uses is to stimulate the gallbladder, help prevent and release stones, and to adjust digestive malfunctions. It also increases bile secretion and is useful in expelling intestinal worms. It is taken in small doses and sipped, the intensely bitter taste playing an important part in its therapeutic effect.
Yarrow - Helps recovery from colds and flu and is beneficial for hay fever. It is also helpful for menstrual problems and circulatory disorders. Antispasmodic, astringent, bitter tonic, increases sweating, lowers blood pressure, reduces fever, mild diuretic and urinary antiseptic.
Ylang-Ylang - The oil has a soothing effect, and its main therapeutic uses are to slow an excessively fast heart rate and to lower blood pressure.

Usual forms of medicinal remedies
1) Infusions
Infusions are a simple way of extracting the active principles of herbs through the action of hot water. The preparation of infusions is similar to way we prepare tea. This method is used to extract the volatile components of the dried or green aerial parts of herbs and plants like flowers and leaves. Infusions may use single herbs or a blend and are drunk hot or cold. Certainly this is the most common and cheap method of extracting the medicinal compounds of herbs.
2) Decoctions
Roots, barks and fruits being thicker and less permeable than the aerial parts of medicinal plants, do not liberate their active principles by simple infusion. It is necessary to simmer these parts in boiling water in order to extract their medicinal constituents. The material should be cut or broken into small pieces. In order to avoid loosing volatile constituents, use a lid over the simmering pan. After cooling down and separating the solid from the liquid, decoctions can be taken hot or cold.
3) Tinctures
Most of the volatile components of medicinal plants and herbs are soluble in alcohol. By immersing dried or fresh parts of plants in alcohol, the active principles are easily extracted at concentrations that exceed those that can be achieved by infusion or decoction. Highly concentrate solutions that will last for one to two years are a convenient way to store and use medicinal plants constituents. Ideally tinctures should be made using pure ethyl alcohol distilled from cereals. However, since this product is not available to the public, good Vodka with 45-35% alcohol can be used. The extraction is fairly quick. A 50% mixture of herbs and alcohol kept in a tightly closed jar will held a tincture ready for use at the prescribed dosage. Never use methyl alcohol, methylated spirits, isopropyl alcohol or any other kind of unknown spirit to make tinctures.
4) Syrups
With some rare exceptions, like peppermint that is a familiar flavoring agent in toot paste and chewing gum, infused or decocted herbs are not palatable, specially for children. In order to disguise their taste, infusion and decoctions can be mixed with honey or unrefined sugar from cane. These syrups combine the soothing action of these solvents to the medicinal properties of the infusions and decoctions resulting in additional benefits specially for treating cough and sore throats.
5) Infused Oils
Pure vegetable oils like sunflower, almond and olive oil are easily found at grocer stores. They have the property of dissolving the active, fat-soluble active principles of medicinal plants and herbs. This process is called infusion and can be carried out at room temperature or higher. Infusion is a slower process than alcohol extraction but has the advantage of resulting in an oil based solution of medicinal constituents that can easily be used to make creams and ointments. Hot infusion is recommended for the harder parts of the plants while cold infusion is more suitable for flowers and leaves.
6) Essential Oils
Essential oils are the volatile oily components of aromatic plants, trees and grasses. They are found in tiny glands located in the flowers (neroli), leaves (eucalyptus), roots (calamus), wood (sandal) and resins (frankincense). Essential oils are extracted by four main methods: steam distillation, expression, solvent extraction and efleurage. In the first method the oil is extracted by the action of hot steam and then selectively condensed with water from which it is separated. In the second method the oil is extracted by pressure or centrifugation. In the third method the oil is dissolved in a volatile solvent that when evaporated leaves a heavily natural wax substance called concrete. When separated from the wax, the resulting liquid is called an absolute, the most concentrated from of aroma available. Efleurage is a longer process involving the dissolution of the oils in animal fat and its separation using alcohol. Although essential oils main usage is in cosmetics and perfumery, many of them do have proved therapeutic properties.
7) Ointments
Ointments are prepared like hot infused oils, the difference being that herbs are simmered in waxes or fats containing no water. After separating the simmered herbs by squeezing and cooling, the result is a solid mixture of the wax or fat with the medicinal constituents of the plant. Petroleum jelly, soft paraffin wax and bees wax are some common bases used. Ointments form a oily barrier on the surface of injuries and carry the active principles to the affected area.
8) Creams
Creams are mixtures of oils or fats with water. Since water and oils are not miscible, it is necessary to add an emulsifying agent that avoids their separation. Creams are therefore stable emulsions of oils or fats. Medicinal properties are added to creams when they use or are made with tinctures, infusions, oil infusions, essential oils or decoctions. Creams are permeable allowing the skin to breathe and sweat. Their water content and some additional hydrophobic agent like Glycerin promotes the hydration and cooling of the skin.
Usual uses for medicinal remedies taken from http://world.std.com/~krahe

Herbs and Plants and their Magickal Properties and Uses
Acacia - Protection, psychic powers
Allspice - Money, luck, healing
Almond - Money, prosperity, wisdom
Amber - For stability, self-confidence, and peace
Ambergris - To awaken love and emotion
Angelica Root - Used for protection, exorcism, and to cause visions
Anise - Protection, purification, youth
Apple Blossom - For love and friendship
Balm of Gilead - Attract new love, mend a broken heart, protection, healing
Bayberry - Money, good luck, peace, harmony, well-being
Benzoin - Purification, prosperity
Bergamot - Money, hex-breaking
Blessed Thistle - For purification and protection from evil, used in hex-breaking spells
Buckeye - Carry to attract money and ward off aches and pains
Camphor - To awaken past life memories, stimulates psychic awareness
Carnation - Protection, strength, healing, vitality
Catnip - Creates a psychic bond with cats, attracts good spirits, love and luck
Cedar - Healing, courage, purification, protection, money, hex-breaking
Chamomile - For sleep and meditation, and to attract money
Cherry - Divination, love
Cinnamon - Lust, love, success, power, psychic awareness, healing, protection
Clove - Money, love, lust, exorcism, protection
Clover - Protection, money, love, fidelity, success, exorcism
Coltsfoot - Draws peace and tranquility, promotes visions, also used in spells involving animals
Comfrey - For safety during travel and to draw money
Cyclemen - To draw love and truth
Cypress - For comfort and solace, to ease feelings of loss
Damiana - Used for lust and love
Eucalyptus - Healing, protection
Five Finger Grass (Cinquefoil) - Protection, prophetic dreams, wisdom, and success in court cases
Galangal - For courage, strength, and for avoiding legal problems
Gardenia - Love, peace, healing, spirituality
Geranium - For fertility, health and love
Ginger - Success, power, money, love
Ginsing - For attracting love, luck and health
Heliotrope - To attract money and gain power
Hemlock - To induce astral projection, to purify magickal knives or swords
Hibiscus - For love, lust, divination
Honeysuckle - Money drawing, psychic awareness, memory, healing, power, honesty
Hops - Healing, sleep
Hyacinth - For love and protection
Hyssop - Purification, protection
Jasmine - Love, prophetic dreams, money, sleep, love, healing, health, meditation
Juniper Berries - Protection, health, increases psychic powers
Lavender - Chastity, love, peace, happiness, clairvoyance, longevity, sleep, protection
Lemon - Longevity, purification, love, friendship
Lemongrass - For lust, psychic powers and to repel snakes
Lilac - Protection, banishing
Lily of the Valley - For peace, harmony and love
Lotus - Spirituality, love, protection
Magnolia - Peace, nature spells, hair growth
Mandrake - For protection, fertility, money and love
Marigold - Protection, prophetic dreams, legal matters, psychic powers
Mistletoe - Protection, love, fertility, health, exorcism
Mugwort - Strength, psychic powers, healing, astral projection
Narcissus - For peace and harmony
Nutmeg - Fidelity, luck, money, health
Orange - Divination, love, luck, money
Orange Blossom - For beauty, love
Passion Flower - Peace, sleep, friendship
Patchouli - Fertility, lust, money, protection, divination
Pennyroyal - For strength, protection, peace
Peppermint - Love, psychic awareness, lust, mental stimulant, energy
Pine - Healing, protection, exorcism, fertility, money
Plumeria - For love
Primrose - For protection and love
Rose - Love, beauty, psychic powers, divination, healing, luck, protection
Rose Geranium - Protection, fertility, love, health
Rosemary - Mental powers, youth, protection, love, lust, purification, sleep, exorcism
Rue - Healing, mental powers, protection, love
Sage - Wisdom, animal guides, wishes, immortality
Sandalwood - Spirituality, protection, wishes, healing, exorcism
Sassafras - Health and money
Spearmint - Healing, love, mental powers
Strawberry - Love, luck and beauty
Sweet Pea - For friendship, courage and strength
Tangerine - Psychic powers, mental powers
Tea Tree - Healing
Vanilla - Magickal powers, mental powers, love, lust, rejuvenation
Vervain - Love, protection, purification, peace, money, youth, healing
Vetivert - Hex breaking, peace, luck, love, protection, exorcism
Violet - Animal guide work, wishes, peace, love, luck, lust, protection
Wormwood - Psychic powers, calling spirits, protection, love
Yarrow Flowers - Courage, love, psychic powers, exorcism
Yerba Santa - Beauty, healing, psychic powers, protection
Ylang Ylang - Love, lust, peace

Sacred Plants and Their Patrons

Plant Divine Patron

Apple Aphrodite, Hera, Odin, Zeus

Basil Vishnu

Bay Apollo, Eros

Catnip Bast

Corn Demeter, Mithra

Daisy Freya, Thor

Dandelion Hecate

Fennel Prometheus

Garlic Hecate

Hawthorn Flora

Heather Isis

Iris Hera

Lavender Saturn

Lily Kwan Yin, Juno

Marjoram Aphrodite, Venus

Mint Pluto

Mustard Mars

Parsley Persephone

Pine Cybele, Pan, Poseidon

Primrose Freya

Rose Bacchus, Eros, Isis

Sage Zeus

Sunflower Apollo, Demeter

Violet Io, Zeus

Willow Ceres, Hera

Flowers and Trees

Magickal Flowers:
And their meaning in the Lingua Flora.
Aster - These perennial purple-blue daisylike flowers bloom in late summer-early fall, and the flowers are utilized in charms and spells to promote love. Its elemental correspomdence is water.
Begonia - In the language of flowers the begonia means "warning." Protection.
Carnation - The scent of carnations encourages health and vitality. Fire elemental connection. The magickal correspondences change with the many colors of the flower.
Red: Love, passion and healing.

Pink: Maternal love, beauty and best friends.

Yellow: Friendship and happiness.

Orange: Energy and vitality.

Purple: Passion and mystery.

White: Peace, protection, and love.

Red and White Striped: "A refusal." (Got an old flame that keeps coming back around? Try working with a striped carnation.

Chrysanthemum - Rumored to keep ghosts away from homes. Elemental correlation of fire. In the language of flowers, red mums mean love, yellow mums bring cheerfulness, and white mums invoke truth.
Daffodil - Yellow daffodils are seen as a symbol of spring. The daffodil brings luck and joy into your life. Belongs to the element of water. In the language of flowers, symbolizes chivalry and honor.
Daisy - Symbol of youth, innocence, and cheer. Both an elemental association of air, (for freshness and spring) and water (for love and emotions).
Geranium - Represents protection and safe homes. Aligned to the element of water. In the language of flowers, the red geranium says, "You have bewitched me!" The white geranium's message is, "You are graceful," and the pink geranium denotes preference.
Red: Protective, ward off negative influences.

White: Peace and fertility.

Pink: Love and affection.

Coral: Encourages energy and strength.

Honeysuckle - An elemental correspondence to earth. The foliage and blooms are used to promote prosperity. In the language of flowers it bespeaks of a devoted friend.
Hyacinth - Connected with the element of water. Brings love and peace. Great if you are grieving or have a case of the blues.
Hydrangea - A protective plant. The flowers or in winter a small amount of bark from the dormant stems may be used for protection or if necessary, hex breaking. All elements are complementary to hydrangea. In the language of flowers, the hydrangea bloom symbolizes devotion.
Iris - Sacred to the Greek goddes Iris, messenger of the gods. This regal and beautiful flower is associated with the element of water. In floral languages, the blue iris stands for a message. A red iris means passion, and a yellow iris represents both enthusiasm and desire. The black iris denotes enchantment. Use the iris in spells designed for communication and for confidence.
Jasmine - Signifies joy. Associated with the moon and the Goddess. The scent is used to promote clairvoyance and prophetic dreams. It aligns with the element of water. The flowers are carried to draw money and prosperity to you.
Lily - A symbol of the archangel Gabriel, and sacred to many goddesses. The elemental correspondence of this flower is water. The many different colors of the lily all have separate definations.
White: Majesty and purity.

Yellow: Excitement.

Orange Tiger Lily: Love and passion

Deep Red: Sacred to the goddess Lilith and symbolizes strength and a strong will.

Deep Pink: Used to invoke the magick of the faeries and nature spirits.

Marigold - A symbol of the sun, and in the language of flora it stands for health, constancy, and affection. Corresponds with the element of fire. Encourages a joyous and happy life.
Pansy - Helps ease depression after a break-up. Sacred to the Greco-Roman god Eros/Cupid. Belongs to the element of water. In the language of flowers, the pansy invites you to have happy thoughts.
Rose - A famous symbol of love. Water is it's elemental correspondence. Each of it's many colors have their own unique meanings, in the flora lingua.
Red: "I love you>"

White: New beginnings, pure and innocent love.

Red and White: Creativity and solidarity.

Yellow: Joy and happiness.

Coral: "I admire you."

Orange: Vitality and energy.

Pink: Beauty and elegance.

Peach: Charm

Purple: Power and passion

Ivory: Romance and a steadfast, mature love.

Snapdragon - As you might have guessed, snapdragons are elementally associated with fire. Used in magick for protection and to help keep manipulative influences away.
Sunflower - Honored throughout history as a sun symbol. Elemental association is fire. Use in magick for fame, granting wishes and happiness. In the language of flowers, the sunflower says, "I think of you with admiration."
Tulip - Brings good luck and protects against poverty. It is aligned to the element of earth. Different colors have their own special meanings, in the floral language.
Red: Undying love; "I will love you forever."

Pink: Dreaminess and imagination; "dream lover."

Pale Grean and White Mixture: "I am a jealous lover."

Yellow: "I am hopelessly in love with you."

White: A faraway love; "Return to me."

Variegated: "You have beautiful eyes."

Maroon-Black: A loving enchantment; "the magick of the night."

Zinnia - An elemental correspondence of air. Used to attract new friendships. In the language of flowers, the zinnia signifies a faraway friend.
Trees and Their Magickal Messages:
Mountain Ash (the Rowan) - Brings wisdom and magick. The rowan is a Witch tree.
Cypress - A tree of mystery, magick and protection.
Dogwood - Protects both the property that it is planted on and the family who lives there.
Elm - In floral languages, the elm stands for dignity. The elm is protective and is reported to be a popular tree with elves.
Hawthorn - This tree symbolizes hope. Work with hawthorn blooms and foliage for love and protection and to acquire the blessings of the fairies.
Holly - In the language of flowers, the holly says "foresight". The holly brings about healing and protection.
Juniper - This tree and its needles encourage protection and prosperity. In the language of flowers, the juniper announces "welcome home."
Magnolia - Encourages beauty and hopitality.
Maple - The leaves are used in magick to sweeten things up and to promote love and harmony.
Oak - The king of the trees. A God symbol, and in floral language its message is hospitality. The white oak stands for a free spirit, and the leaves represent bravery and achievement. Acorns are used to promote love, fertility, and protection.
Orange - Represents generosity. Exemplifies chastity when the blossoms are used in bridal bouquets. The dried peels from its fruit are used as lucky prosperity charms.
Pear - In some floral languages, this tree speaks of justice, health and hope.
Pine - Its needles can be utilized in prosperity and protection spells.
Plum - In the language of flowers, the plum tree expresses integrity and honesty.
Sycamore - Encourages curiosity. Work with these leaves when you want to find the truth in any matter.
Willow - The weeping willow cries of a lost love. A tree of the Goddess and moon magick.

Thirteen Wand Trees and their Associations

Apple Love, healing and garden magick.

Ash Fairie magick, protection, and healing.

Birch Goddess magick, women's mysteries

Cypress Mystery, protection, recovery, and strength.

Dogwood Love, safe homes, and family.

Elm Protection from violent storms, faerie magick.

Hawthorn Happiness, faerie magick.

Holly Protection, dream work

Maple Love and abundance.

Oak The God, all-purpose.

Pine Prosperity and Protection.

Rowan (Mountain Ash) All-purpose, a classic Witch's wand.

Witch Hazel Elemental magick, poetry, fire, and beauty.

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