A Witches Herbal Reference
*G/P/E: Gender/Planet/Element
Acacia
G/P/E: Masculine, Sun, Air.
Powers:Protection, Psychic Powers.
Magical Attributes: A sprig of the tree placed over the bed wards off evil
ALOE
G/P/E: Feminine, Moon, Water.
Magical attributes: Beauty, protection, success, peace.
After using gel from a leaf the opened leaf will seal itself so you can
ANGELICA
G/P/E: Masculine, Venus, Fire.
Magical attributes: Protection, Exorcism.
Uses: Grow in the garden as a protection. Carry the root with you as an
ANISE
G/P/E: Masculine, Jupiter or Moon, Air.
Magical attributes: Protection, purification, awareness, joy.
Uses: For treating coughs, bronchitis and a stuffy nose, it loosens
G/P/E: Feminine, Venus, Water.
Magical attributes: Love spells, good luck.
ASH
G/P/E: Masculine, Sun, Water.
Magical attributes: A tree with protective qualities, it is used to make
burned with sandlewood the psychic powers are simulated.
Uses: Aloe has always been known for its healing qualities.
For treating wounds and maintaining healthy skin. It may be applied
right from the plant or in gel form for burns, sunburns, and can relieve
poison ivy rash and helps to combat a variety of bacteria that commonly
cause infections in skin wounds. It is also an excellent additive for
soaps and creams as a conditioner.
store it in a sealed plastic bag in the refrigerator for future uses.
amulet. Burn the dried leaves in exorcism rituals.
bronchial congestion, making it easier to cough it up and expel it.
A good breath freshener in the morning, and if kept by the bed it
will prevent bad dreams. Also a digestive aid and can relieve an
upset stomach and flatulence when taken as a tea, and a treatment
for colic. Also suggested that anise may be beneficial to women because
certain chemicals in the plant are chemical cousins to the female hormone
estrogen. Though it is mild, anise may help to relieve the discomfort of
menopause. In traditional folk medicine it has been used to promote milk
production in nursing mothers. It's recommended dosage would be 1
teaspoonful of seeds for every cup of boiling water, steep 10-20 minutes
and strain, drink 3 cups a day for maximum effect. A good generalcleansing
bath is made with a handful of anise seeds and a few bay leaves. A pillow
of anise keeps away nightmares. Also a good sedative.
brooms for purification and wands for healing. The leaves placed beneath
a pillow induce psychic dreams. The leaves bring luck and good fortune
when carried in a pocket of bag worn around the neck.