| Faerie Herbs |
| Faeries are connected to everything that lives, and every plant has its own Faerie Guardian. However, there are certain herbs and flowers that are said to have especial affinity with the Fair Folk. |
| Peony Roots or Seeds~ These can be made into a necklace and hung around the neck of a child as protection against faeries. It is well known that the faeries may be jealous of the beautiful and the wise. They may also fall in love with them... |
| Primroses~ Faeries love a primrose-studded bank, in spring, when the midday sunshine falls gently or fragrant dusk steals in. Growing blue and red primroses in the garden is said to attract faeries. |
| Roses~ These gorgeous flowers attract faeries. The dog-rose, Rosa canina, although not so beautiful, is especially vibrant with faerie essence. |
| Thyme~ This herb will help the wearer to see faeries, so tie a sprig to your button-hole if going to meet them (best not use a pin). |
| Gorse~ This is said to keep out faeries, because they cannot penetrate the prickles. I find this hard to believe (and so does the Gorse Faerie!). |
| Four-Leafed Clover~ These are very lucky, so if you find such a leaf, treasure it. Seven grains of wheat laid on a clover are said to enable one to see faeries. It can also act as a protection against faeries. |
| Bluebells~ In a bluebell wood the entire ground seems to shimmer, as if the sky has come to earth. Such is a place to be possibly 'pixie-led' or led astray by the faeries ~ something that has happened to not a few folk, who have become hopelessly lost in a locality familiar to them, where well-known landmarks were mysteriously absent. It is not considered advisable to go into a wood to pick these blooms. |
| Cowslips and Forget-Me-Nots~ These can help you find buried treasure, kept by the faeries. |
| Foxgloves~ Definently the property of the faeries, it is not a good idea to pick these and take them indoors. |
| Wild Thyme, Herb Robert & Red Campion~ These plants also belong to the faeries, so do not touch them. Robin Goodfellow loves herb Robert and will get upset if you pluck his flower or harm it in any way. |
| St. John's Wort~ This herb is said to relieve illnesses sent by the faeries. It can also help in overcoming depression. |
| Daisies~ These pretty little white flowers offer protection against the faeries and a child wearing a daisy chain cannot be kidnapped by them. |
| Marsh Marigold~ If this is placed around the neck of a cow, it will stop the faeries from stealing the milk. Faeries are said to love milk and so it is a good gift to leave for them. |
| All information came from: "Faeries and Nature Spirits" by Theresa Moorey |
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