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| Herbal Magick! |
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| NETTLE- Masculine, Mars, Fire Magickal attributes: Protection, healing, to ward off danger Medicinal: High in vitamin C and iron. Can increase energy and ease asthma. *Use gloves when handling to avoid getting pricked:) PARSLEY- Masculine, Mercury, Air Medicinal: In tea form may help with cramps and dried root decoctions ease arthritis and urinary infections. Externally the crushed leaves relieve insect bites and may be applied as a poultice for sprains. PINE- Masculine, Mars, Air Magickal attributes: Centering, cleansing, attunint to nature, productivity, haling, purification against illness. The aroma is great for balancing. Medicinal: The buds prepared as a decoction act as an antiseptic and expectorant. Boil in water and breath steam for head colds. Add needles and green cones to bath water to ease swelling and muscle pains. POPPY- Female, Moon, Water Magickal attributes: Prosperity, fertility. You may use poppy seeds in prosperity amulets. ROSE- Feminine, Venus, Water Magickal attributes: Friendship, love, protection, luck, divination, psychic power. Medicinal: Very high in vitamin C. Make a conserve of rose petals and honey for sore throats and nausea. ROSEMARY- Masculine, Sun, Fire Magickal attributes: Sleep, purification, memory, love, youth, power, protection, healing, intellect. Add to purification baths, love incense, and protection incense. Medicinal: Acts as an antiseptic, mild stimulant, promotes healing of wounds. Use in teas for stress, flu, headaches and body aches. In oil form said to help muscular sprains, rheumatism, arthritis, fatigue, depression, memory loss, migraines, flu, coughs and diabetes. It is also an excellent remedy for cellulite and acne. SAGE- Masculine, Jupiter or Venus, Air Magickal attributes: Longevity, wisdom, wishes, fertility, protection Medicinal: Can be used as an infusion to aid digestion. Apply as a compress to ease skin discomforts. Helps dandruff. If dried and smoked is said to relieve asthma. Made into a cream is good for muscular pains. THYME- Feminine, Venus, Water Magickal attributes: Psychic energy, healing, courage, sleep <rids you of nightmares> Medicinal: Helps eliminate waste from the body. Can be used in treating whooping cough, rheumatism, acne and warts. It is a powerful antibiotic, antiviral and diuretic herb. Can be used in tea form to reduce fever, headaches, to get rid of intestinal worms and as a mouthwash. Makes an excellent insect repellent. TUMERIC- Medicinal: add to warm mild to regulate the menstrual cycle. VALERIAN- Feminine, Mercury or Venus, Water Magickal attributes: Calming, love, sleep. Use the fresh herb in love spells also to bring peace to fighting couples:) great in purification sachets. Medicinal: Promotes relaxation and helps with insomnia, nervousness, anxiety, headaches, PMS and menstrual cramps. WITCH HAZEL- Masculine, Saturn or Sun, Fire Magickal attributes: Chastity, healing the heart, protection Medicinal: Excellent mouthwash, eases the discomfort of hemorrhoids. Great for insect bites, poison ivy and other skin irritations. YARROW- Feminine, Venus, Water Magickal attributes: Love, psychic abilities, divination, courage. A powerful herb to add to any ritual or incense. Medicinal: Eliminates toxins. Useful against infections and swelling. A very potent healer! Intensifies the medicinal effect of others herbs taken with it. Drink the tea to stop swelling and inflammation that accompanies arthiritis, sore muscles, stiff joints and back pain. |
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