Ray's Herb List

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also Known As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Abscess Root	Polemonium reptans	American Greek Valerian, Blue Bells, False Jacob's Ladder, Sweatroot	alterative, astringent, diaphoretic, expectorant	.
Acacia	Acacia arabica, A. decurrens	Wattle Bark	anit-diarrheal, demulcent	.
Aconite	Aconitum falconeri, A. napellus	Blue Rocket, Friar's Cap, Monk's Hood, Wolf's Bane	anodyne, antidiabetic, antiperiodic, antiphlogistic, antipyretic, diaphoretic, diuretic, sedative, narcotic,	balance, invisibility, protection sacred to Hekate
Adam and Eve Root	Aplectrum Hyemale	.	.	attraction, fidelity, happiness, love, protection
Adder's Tongue	Ophioglossum vulgatum	Christ's Spear	.	healing, purification, stops gossip + slander
Agar Agar	Gelidium amansii	Sea Spirit	.	attract opportunities + blessings to the household, promote the energies of joy + success, spiritual aid
Agaric	Amanita muscaria	Fly Agaric	.	fertility
Agrimony	Agrimonia eupatoria	Church Steeple, Cocklebur, Sticklewort, Stickwort	anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, astringent, diuretic, tonic	banish negative energy, good fortune, prosperity, protection, sleep
Agrimony, Hemp	Eupatorium cannabinum	Holy Rope, St. John's Herb	alternative, febrifuge	.
Agrimony, Water	Bidens tripartita	Bur Marigold	astringent, diuretic	.
Ague Root	see Unicorn Root	.	.	.
Alder, Black American	Prinos verticillatus, P. Gronovii, P. Confertus	Black Alder Winterberry, Deciduous Winterberry, Fever Bush, Virginian Winterberry	cathartic, antiseptic, tonic, astringent bitter	.
Alder, Common	Alnus Glutinosa	.	tonic, astringent	.
Alder, Red	Alnus rubra	Oregon Alder	astringent, bitter, emetic, hemostatic	.
Alder, Tag	Alnus serrulata	Hazel Alder, Red Alder, Smooth Alder	alterative, tonic, astringent, emetic, bitter, hemostatic	.
Alfalfa	Medicago sativa	Buffalo Grass, Chilean Clover, Father of All Foods, Lucerne, Purple Medic	alterative, diuretic, antipyretic, hemostatic	good fortune, prosperity, protection
Algae, Blue Green	Spirulina maxima	Spirulina	.	.
Alkanet	Anchusa officinalis, A. tinctoria	Alkanna, Bugloss, Dyer's Bugloss	expectorant, emollient	prosperity, purification
All Heal	Prunella vulgaris	Blue Curls, Carpenter's Herb, Dragonhead, Prunella, Self Heal, Sickle Herb, Woundwort	.	healing
Allspice	Pimenta dioica, P. officinalis	Clove Pepper, Jamaican Pepper, Myrtle Pepper, Newspice, Pimento	.	animal healing, compassion, courage, determination, fertility, good fortune, healing, love, physical energy, prosperity, renewal
Almond	Prunus dulcis	Sweet Almond	demulcent, nutrient	abundance, compassion, love, prosperity, wisdom
Aloe Vera	Aloe barbadensis, A. Barbados, A. Indica, A. Vera, A. spp	Aloe, Indian Alces, Barbados Aloe, Burn Plant, Curacao Aloe, Medicine Plant	alterative, bitter tonic, rejuvenative, emmenagogue, purgative, emollient, vulnerary, vermifuge	good fortune, love, passion, prosperity, protection, spirituality
Aloes Cape	Aloe ferox (not to be confused with Aloe Vera!)	Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe	.	.
Aloe's Wood	Aquilaria agallocha	Lignum Aloes	.	love, spirituality
Altamisa	Ambrosia arborescens	Ragweed	aperient, carminative, bitter, emmenagogue, stimulant	.
Althea Root	Althaea officinalis	Hock Herb, Mallards, Schloss Tea, Sweet Weed, Wymote	.	love, protection, spirituality
Alum	Geranium maculatum	Chocolate Flower, Cranesbill Root, Crowfoot, Dove's Foot, Old Maid's Nightcap, Shameface, Storksbill, Wild Geranium	.	protection (used to "shrink" enemies power)
Alyssum	Lobularia maritima	.	.	banishing, moderation, protection, purification
Amaranth	Amaranthus cruentus, A. hypochondriacus	Love-lies-bleeding, Pilewort, Red Cockscomb, Spleen Amaranth, Velvet Flower	astringent, diaphoretic, diuretics, stimulant, tonic	healing, immortality, invisibility, protection, repair broken heart, tranquility
Amaranth, Globe	Gomphrena globosa, G. haageana	.	.	healing, invisibility, protection
Amaranth, Wild	Amaranthum blitum	.	astringent	.
Amber	fossilized resin - not an herb	.	.	balances, good fortune, happiness, love, prosperity, success, tranquility
Ambrosia	Ambrosia artemisiifolia	Common Ragweed	.
Anemone, Meadow	Anemone pulsatilla	Easter Flower, Pasque Flower, Passe Flower, Pulsatilla, Wind Flower	alterative, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, nervine	healing, protection
Anemone, Wood	Anemone nemorosa	Crowfoot, Windflower	.	.
Angel Wings	Caladium bicolor	Caladium, Mother-in-law Plant	.	healing, protection
Angelica	Angelica archangelica, A. atropurpurea, A. officinalis, A. sinensis	Angel Food, Archangel, Dong Quai, Herb of Angels, Holy Ghost Root, Master Wort, Wild Celery, Wild Parsnip	appetizer, carminative, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic, tonic	exorcism, healing, hex breaking, house + business blessing, love, prosperity, inspiration, love, prosperity, protection, purification, renewal, wisdom
Angelica Tree	Aralia spinosa	.	emetic, purging, stimulating alterative	.
Angelica, Pubescent	Angelicae pubescentis	Pubescent Angelica	analgesic, anti- inflammatory, antibiotic, antihypertensive, anti-rheumatic, sedative
Anise	Pimpinella anisum	Aniseed, Chinese Anise, Sweet Cumin	anthelmintic, febrifuge, purgative antispasmodic, diaphoretic, diuretic, vulnerary, carminative, pectoral	fertility, good fortune, happiness, health, love, passion, peaceful sleep, prosperity, protection, purification, spirituality
Anise, Star	Illicium verum	Badiana, Chinese Anise	carminative, diuretic, stimulant	consecration, fertility, good fortune, love, luck, prosperity, protection, sleep, spirituality
Apple	Malus spp.	Fruit of the Gods, Fruit of the Underworld, Silver Branch, Silver Bough, Tree of Love	.	aphrodisiac, good fortune, happiness, healing, health, love, tranquility, wisdom
Apricot	Semen pruni armeniaceae	.	antitussive, antiasthmatic, demulcent	.
Arbor Vitae	Thuja occidentalis	Tree of Life	.	unchanging friendship
Arbutus	Arbutus unede	Strawberry Tree	.	exorcism, protection
Arbutus, Trailing	Epigaea repens	Gravel Plant, Ground Laurel, May Flower, Mountain Pink, Winter Pink	astringent, diuretic	.
Arjuna	Terminalia arjuna, Pentaptera glabra, P. angustifolia	.	alterative, astringent, cardiac stimulant, hemostatic, lithontriptic, rejuvenative, tonic	health, love
Arnica	Arnica montana	Leopard's Bane, Monk's Hood, Mountain Arnica, Mountain Tobacco, Wolf's Bane	diuretic, stimulant	spirituality
Arrachs or Oraches	Chenopodium olidum	Goat's Arrach, Netchweed, Stinking Arrach, Stinking Goosefoot, Stinking Motherwort, Wild Arrach	anti-spasmodic, emmenagogue	.
Arrowhead	Sagittaria sagittifolia	.	antiscorbutic, diuretic	.
Arrowroot	Maranta arundinacea	Bermuda Arrowroot, Obedience Plant	.	graveyard dust substitute, healing, purification
Asafoetida	Ferula asafoetida	Devil's Dung, Food of the Gods	.	exorcism, health, protection, purification
Ash	Fraxinus americana, F. excelsior	Common Ash, Weeping Ash	.	good fortune, healing, health, invincibility, love, prosperity, protection
Ash, European	Fraxinus excelsior	Bird's Tongue	cathartic, diuretic, febrifuge, purgative, vermifuge	.
Ash, Prickly	Zanthoxylum alatum, Z. americanum, Z. americanum, Z. clava herculis, Z. fraxineum	Northern Prickly Ash, Toothache Tree, Yellow Wood	alterative, antiperiodic, anti-rheumatic, carminative, diaphoretic, hepatic, stimulant, stomachic, tonic	fertility, hex breaking, protection
Ashwagandha	Withania Somnifera	Indian Ginseng, Winter Cherry (not a 'true' Ginseng)	alterative, aphrodisiac, astringent, deobstruent, diuretic, narcotic, nervine, rejuvenative, sedative, styptic, tonic	.
Asparagus	Asparagus officinalis, A. cochinchinensis, A. racemosus	Sparrowgrass	diuretic, laxative	.
Aspen	Populus spp. et al	.	.	clairvoyance, eloquence, healing, protection
Asphodel	Asphodelus Ramosus	Branched Asphodel, King's Spear, Royal Staff, White Asphodel	antispasmodic, diuretic	love drawing
Astragalus	Astragalus chinensis, A. complanatus, A. membranaceus, A. mongolicus	Chinese Astragalus, Locoweed, Milk Vetch, Poison Vetch, Yellow Vetch	.	energy, protection
Avens	Geum urbanum	Blessed Herb, City Avens, Clove Root, Colewort, European Avens, Goldy Star, Herb Bennet, Star of the Earth, Way Bennet, Wild Rye, Yellow Avens	antiseptic, astringent, febrifuge, stomachic, styptic, sudorific, tonic	exorcism, purification

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also Known As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Balm	Melissa officinalis	Balm Mint, Bee Balm, Blue Balm, Cure All, Dropsy Plant, Garden Balm, Heart's Delight, Lemon Balm, Lemon Balsam, Melissa, Sweet Balm, Sweet Melissa	antispasmodic, calmative, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, stomachic	compassion, endings, fertility, happiness, healing, health, love, prosperity, release, spirituality, success
Balm of Gilead	Commiphora Opobalsamum	Balsam Tree	.	healing, inspiration, knowledge, love, mends broken hearts, love, protection, strength, wisdom
Balmony	Chelone glabra	Bitter Herb, Broom, Shell Flower, Snakehead, Turtle Head, Turtlebloom	anti-bilious, anthelmintic, tonic, detergent antheimintic, anti-emetic, aperient, cholagogue, hepatic, laxative, stimulant, tonic	.
Balsam of Peru	Myroxylon balsamum	.	expectorant, parasiticide, stimulant	exorcism, healing, hex breaking, prosperity
Balsam of Tolu	Myroxylon toluiferum	.	expectorant, stimulant	hex breaking, success
Balsam, White	Gnaphalium polycephalum, G. spp	Catsfoot, Fragrant Everlasting, Indian Posy, None-so-pretty, Old Field Balsam, Silver Leaf, Sweet-Scented Life Everlasting	astringent	break up negativity, strength
Balsam, Wild	Impatiens aurea	Balsam weed, Jewel weed, Pale Touch-me-not, Quick-in-the-hand, Silverweed, Slipperweed, Speckled Jewels, Spotted Touch-me-not, Wild Celandine, Wild Lady's Slipper	cathartic, diuretic, emetic	.
Bamboo	Arundinaria japonica	.	.	good fortune, hex breaking, protection, wishes
Bamboo Briar	Aralia nudicaulis	Shot Bush, Wild Liquorice, Wild Sarsaparilla	.	.
Baneberry			antispasmodic	.
Baptisia	Baptisia tinctoria	Indigo Weed, Wild Indigo	.	protection
Barberry	Berberis aqilfolia, B. nervosa, B. pinnata, B. repens, B. vulgaris, B. spp	Berberry, European Barberry, Holy Thorn, Jaundice Berry, Oregon Grape Root, Oregon Grape, Pepperidge Bush, Pepperidge, Rocky Mountain Grape, Sowberry	anti-emetic, antiseptic, bitter, cholagogue, hepatic, laxative, purgative, tonic	atonement, purification
Barberry, Nepal	Berberis aristata	.	antiperiodic, diaphoretic	.
Barley	Hordeum distichon	Pearl Barley	.	fertility, healing, love, protection
Basil	Ocimum basilicum	Common Basil, Garden Basil, Our Herb, St. Joseph's Wort, Sweet Basil, Witch's Herb	.	confidence, exorcism, fidelity, good fortune, happiness, hex breaking, house + business blessing, love, passion, prosperity, protection, purification, tranquility
Basil, Bush	Ocymum minumum	.	aromatic, carminative	.
Bay	Laurus nobilis	Laurel, Bay Laurel (is not same as Bayberry)	.	clarity, concentration, dreams, endings, exorcism, good fortune, healing, health, hex breaking, inspiration, justice, love, passion, power, prosperity, protection, purification, release, spirituality, strength, tranquility, transformation, victory, wisdom, wishes
Bayberry	Myrica cerifera, M. gale	Candleberry, Candleberry Myrtle, Dutch Myrtle, English Bog Myrtle, Sweet Gale, Tallow Shrub, Wax Myrtle, Waxberry (is not same as Bay)	astringent, emmenagogue, stimulant	control, good fortune, happiness, prosperity, protection, success
Bearberry	see Uva Ursi	.	.	.
Bear's Foot, American	Polymnia uvedalia	Leaf Cup, Yellow Leaf Cup	anodyne, laxative, stimulant	.
Bedstraw	Galium verum	Yellow Bedstraw, Cheese Rennet, Curdwort, Lady's Bedstraw, Maid's Hair, Yellow Cleavers	antispasmodic, diaphoretic, diuretic, vulnerary	.
Bedstraw, Fragrant	Galium triflorum	Sweet-scented Bedstraw	.	love, passion
Beech	Fagus grandifolia		antiseptic, antiseptic, astringent, expectorant	happiness, wishes
Beechdrops	Epifagus virginiana	Caner Root, Pinedrops	astringent	.
Beet	Beta vulgaris	.	.	love
Belladonna	see Nightshade, Deadly	.	.	dreams, protection
Benzoin	Styrax benzoin	Ben, Benjamin, Gum Benjamin, Gum Benzoin	antiseptic, carminative, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant	banishment, calming, confidence, exorcism, hex breaking, inspiration, love, memory, prosperity, protection, purification, tranquility, wisdom
Bergamot	Monarda didyma	Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Scarlet Monarda (do not confuse with Orange Bergamot)	.	clarity, fertility, improves memory, love, passion, prosperity, protection, sleep, spirituality
Bergamot, Orange	Citrus bergamia, Mentha citrata, M. odorata	Orange Bergamot, Orange Mint	.	prosperity, protection, success
Be-Still	Thevetia thevetioides	.	.	good fortune, wishes
Betel	Piper betel	.	antiseptic, sialogogue	protection
Bethroot	Trillium erectum, T. pendulum	Birthroot, Ground Lily, Indian Balm, Indian Shamrock, Lamb's Quarters, Wake-robin	antiseptic, astringent, tonic expectorant	love, prosperity, spirituality, success
Betony	Stachys officinalis, S. betonica, Betonica officinalis	Bishopwort, Lousewort, Purple Betony, Wood Betony	antheimintic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, expectorant, vulnerary, nervine, tonic	animal healing, banishment, health, love, protection, purification, release, sleep
Betony, Water	see Figwort, Water	.	.	.
Bilberry	Vaccinium myrtillus	Black Whortles, Blueberry, Dyeberry, Grouseberry, Huckleberry, Hurtleberry, Trackleberry, Whinberry, Whortleberry	astringent, galactofuge, opthamalic	abundance
Bindweed, Jalap	Convolvulus Jalapa	.	cathartic, purgative	.
Bindweed, Syrian	Convolvulus Scammonia	.	cathartic	.
Birch	Betula alba (white), B. fontinalis, B. lenta (Black), B. papyrifera, B. pendula (silver), B. pubescens, B. verrucosa	Beth, Canoe Birch, Cherry Birch, Common Birch, Lady-of-the-Woods, Mahogany Birch, Mountain Mahogany, Paper Birch, Spice Birch, Sweet Birch, White Birch	anthelmintic, astringent, diuretic, diaphoretic	hex breaking, renewal, protection, purification
Birthroot	Trillium pendulum	Bethroot, Coughroot, Ground Lily, Indian Balm, Indian Shamrock, Jew's Harp Plant, Lamb's Quarter, Milk Ipecac, Nodding Wakerobin, Pariswort, Rattlesnake Root, Snakebite, Three-leaved Nightshade, Trillium, Wakerobin	antiseptic, astringent, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, tonic	.
Birthwort	Aristolochia clematitis	Aristolochia Root, Upright Birthwort	antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, oxytocic, stimulant	.
Bistort	Polygonum bistorta	Dragonwort, Easter Giant, Patience Dock, Red Legs, Snakeweed, Sweet Dock	alterative, astringent, diuretic, styptic	clairvoyance, fertility, prosperity, spirituality
Bittersweet	see Nightshade, Climbing	.	.	.
Black Haw	Viburnum prunifolium	American Sloe, Stagbush	anti-spasmodic, styptic, nervine, hypotensive, styptic	.
Black Medick	Medicago lupulina	Hop Clover, Nonesuch Clover, Yellow Trefoil	Antibacterial, Lenitive	.
Black Root	Leptandra Virginica	Culver's Physic, Culver's Root, Physic Root	cathartic, emetic, promotes the secretion of bile	.
Blackberry	Rubus fructicosus, R. villosus, R. cuneifolius, et al	Bly, Bramble, Bramble Kite, Brambleberry, Brameberry, Brummel, Bumble Kite, Cloudberry, Dewberry, Fingerberry, Goutberry, High Blackberry, Scaldhead, Thimbleberry	astringent, tonic	animal healing, healing, prosperity, protection, restful sleep
Blackthorn	Prunus spinosa	Mother-of-the-Wood, Sloe, Wishing Thorn	.	.
Bladderwrack	Fucus vesiculosus	Black Tang, Black Tany, Bladder Fucus, Cut Weed, Rock Weed, Rock Wrack, Sea Oak, Sea Wrack	.	prosperity, protection, spirituality
Bloodroot	Sanguinaria Candensis	Indian Paint, Snakebite, Sweet Slumber, Red Root	cathartic, emetic, expectorant, emmenagogue	good fortune, love, protection, purification
Bluebell	Hyacinthus nonscriptus	Ring o' Bells, Wood Bells	diuretic, styptic	friendship, good fortune, truth
Blueberry	Vaccinium angustifolium	.	.	good fortune, justice, prosperity, protection
Bogbean	Menyanthes trifoliata	.	cathartic, deobstruent, febrifuge, tonic	.
Boldo	Peumus boldo	Boldea, Boldine, Boldus	antiseptic, cholagogue, diuretic, hepatic, stimulant, tonic	clairvoyance, prosperity, protection, vision
Boneset	Eupatorium perfoliatum	Agueweed, Boneset, Crosswort, Feverwort, Indian Sage, Sweating Plant, Teasel, Thoroughwort, Vegetable Antimony, Wood Boneset	anti-spasmodic, astringent, bitter, carminative, diaphoretic, febrifuge, laxative, stimulant, tonic	exorcism, protection
Borage	Borago officinalis	Bugloss, Burrage, Herb of Gladness	anti-catarrhic, anti-inflammatory, demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, galactogogue, nervine, tonic	courage, happiness, protection, spirituality
Boswellia Serrata	Boswellia serrata	Sallai Guggal	.	.
Bowman's Root	Gillenia trifoliata, Spiraea Trifoliata, S. Stipulata	American Ipecacuanha, Gillenia, Indian Hippo, Indian Physic	cathartic, diaphoretic, emetic, expectorant, tonic	.
Bracken	Pteris aquilina	Brake Fern, Female Fern	.	healing, invisibility, prophetic dreams, prosperity, protection
Brazil Nut	Bertholletia excelsa	.	.	love, prosperity, protection
Briar, Sweet	see Eglantine	.	.	.
Brier Hip	Rosa canina	Brier Rose, Dogberry, Dog Rose, Eglantine Gall, Hep Tree, Hip Fruit, Hip Rose, Hip Tree, Hop Fruit, Hogseed, Sweet Brier, Wild Brier, Witch's Brier	astringent, carminative, diuretic, tonic	.
Brooklime	Veronica beccabunga	Cow Cress, Horse Cress, Housewell, Limewort, Limpwort, Water Pimpernel	anti-scorbutic, alterative, diuretic	.
Broom	Genista scoparius syn. Cytisus scoparius, Sarothamnus scoparious	Besom, Broom Tops, Green Broom, Irish Broom, Irish Tops, Scotch Broom	cathartic, diuretic	exorcism, love, protection, purification
Broom, Butcher's	.	.	aperient, deobstruent, diaphoretic, diuretic	.
Broom, Corn	Sorghum vulgare	Guinea Corn, Millet, Sorghum Seeds	demulcent, diuretic	.
Broom, Spanish	Spartium junceum	.	cathartic, diuretic	.
Broom, Sweet	Ruscus aculeatus	Box Holly, Butcher's Broom, Jew's Myrtle, Kneeholm, Kneeholy, Pettigree	.	protection, purification, spirituality
Bryony, Black	Tamus communis	Blackeye Root	diuretic, emetic, rubifacient	.
Bryony, European White	Bryonia alba	Black-berried White Bryony	.	.
Bryony, White	Bryonia dioica	English Mandrake, Lady's Seal, Wild Hops, Wild Vine	cathartic, hydragogue, irritant	.
Buchu	Agathosma betulina, A. crenulata	Bookoo, Bucco, Diosma	in gravel, inflammation, anti-catarrhic diuretic, urinary antiseptic	prophetic dreams, spirituality
Buckeye	see Chestnut, Horse	.	.	.
Buckthorn, Alder	Rhamnus frangula	Alder Dogwood, Arrowwood, Black Alder Dogwood, Black Alder Tree, Black Dogwood, European Black Alder, European Buckthorn, Persian Berries, Frangula Bark	cathartic, laxative, purgative, tonic	.
Buckthorn, California	Rhamnus purshianus	Bitter Bark, Cascara, Cascara Sagrada, Chittem Bark, Sacred Bark, Sagrada Bark (Do NOT confuse with Horse Chestnut)	laxative	justice, prosperity, protection
Buckthorn, Common	Rhamnus cathartica	Hart's Thorn, Highway Thorn, Purging Buckthorn, Ram's Thorn, Way Thorn	cathartic, diuretic, laxative, purgative	.
Buckwheat	Polygonum fagopyrum	Beechwheat, Wheat	astringent	prosperity, protection
Bugle, Common	Ajuga reptans	Carpenter's Herb, Middle Comfrey, Sicklewort	bitter, astringent, slows pulse	.
Bugleweed	Lycopus americanus, L. eurapaeus, L. virginicus	Gypsyweed, Gypsywort, Sweet Bugle, Water Bugle, Water Horehound	anti-tussive, astringent, diuretic, narcotic, nervine, peripheral vasoconstrictor, sedative	.
Bugloss, Viper's	Echium vulgare	Blueweed	demulcent, diuretic, pectoral	.
Burdock	Arctium lappa	Bardane, Beggars Buttons, Burr, Clotbur, Clotburr, Cocklebur, Gobo, Grass Burdock, Gypsy Rhubarb, Hardock, Hareburr, Hurrburr, Turkey Burrseed	alterative, antibiotic, antifungal, antipyretic, diaphoretic, diuretic, laxative	balances, compassion, exorcism, healing, hex breaking, love, protection, purification
Burnet, Greater	Pimpinella magna	Saxifrage	carminative, diuretic	.
Burnet, Lesser	Pimpinella sanguisorba, P. saxifraga	Salad Burnet	anti-asthmatic, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, resolvent, stomachic	.
Burning Bush	Dictamnus albus	False Dittany, Fraxinella, White Dittany	anti-scorbutic, stomachic	.
Butterbur	Petasites hybridus, P. vulgaris	Coughwort, Horsehoof	.	.
Butternut	Juglans cinerea	Lemon Walnut, Oilnut, White Walnut	anthelmintic, cathartic, cholagogue, laxative, rubefacient, vermifuge	.

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also Known As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Cabbage Tree	Andira inermis	Cabbage tree, cabbage bark, worm bark, Jamaica cabbage tree	emetic, febrifuge, laxative, narcotic, vermifuge	.
Cabbage, Skunk	Symplocarpus foetidus	Collard, Fetid Hellebore, Meadow Cabbage, Polecat Weed, Skunkweed, Stinking Poke, Swamp Cabbage	anodyne, anti-asthma, anti-catarrhic, anti-rheumatism, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, expectorant, narcotic	.
Cajuput	Melaleuca leucadendron	Cajeput, Swamp Tea Tree, White Tea Tree, White Wood	antiseptic, anthelmintic, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, stimulant	.
Calamint	Calamintha officinalis	Basil Thyme, Mill Mountain, Mountain Balm, Mountain Mint	diaphoretic, expectorant	.
Calamus	Acorus calamus	Beewort, Flag Root, Muskrat Root, Pine Root, Rat Root, Sweet Calomel, Sweet Cane, Sweet Flag, Sweet Myrtle, Sweet Rush, Sweet Sedge	.	good fortune, healing, love, passion, prosperity, protection, tranquility
Calendula	Calendula officinalis	Golds, Marigold, Pot Marigold	.	dreams, good fortune, happiness, justice, love, prosperity, protection, renewal, sleep, spirituality, success, tranquility
Calisaya	Cinchona calisaya	Jesuit's Powder, Yellow Cinchona	febrifuge, tonic	.
Camellia	Camellia spp	Tea!	.	healing, love, prosperity, protection
Camphor	Cinnamomum camphora	Gum Camphor, Laurel Camphor	.	chastity, healing, house + business blessing, physical energy, prophecy in dreams, protection, purification
Caraway	Carum carvi	Caraway Seed	anti-microbial, anti-spasmodic, astringent, carminative, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactogogue	memory, passion, protection
Cardamom	Elettaria cardamomum, E. repens	Bastard Cardamom, Grains of Paradise	appetizer, astringent, cardioactive diuretic, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive stimulant, expectorant, hypertensive, peripheral vasoconstrictor, stimulant, stomachic	balance, courage, fidelity, good fortune, love, passion
Carnation	Dianthus caryophyllus	Clove Pink, Gillies, Gillieflower, Jove's Flower, Pinks, Scaffold Flower	.	clarity, creativity, fidelity, healing, protection, strength
Carob	Ceratonia siliqua	Locust Pods, St. John's Bread, Sugar Pods	anti-diarrheal, demulcent, laxative	protection
Carrot	Daucus carota	Bird's NeSt. Bird's Nest Root, Bird's Nest Weed, Devil's Plague, Garden Carrot, Queen Anne's Lace, Wild Carrot	carminative, deobstruent, diuretic, stimulant	fertility, passion
Cascara Sagrada	see Buckthorn, California	.	.	.
Cascara, Amarga	Picramnia antidesma	Mountain Damson Bark, Simaruba Honduras Bark	bitter tonic, diaphoretic, purgative, tonic	.
Cassia (Cinnamon)	Cassia tora, Cinnamomum cassia, C. aromaticum	Bastard Cinnamon, Canton Cassia, Cassia Bark, Cassia Seed, Chinese Cinnamon	antibiotic, anti-cholesterolemic, antihypertensive, antiparasitical, antipyretic, astringent, carminative, emmenagogue, germicide, laxative, stomachic, capable of decreasing the secretion of milk	good fortune, happiness, love, passion, prosperity, protection, spirituality, tranquility, wisdom (Considered an inferior substitute for cinnamon)
Castor	Ricinus communis, R. dicoccus	Castor Oil Bush or Plant, Mexico Seed, Palma Christi	analgesic, cathartic, demulcent, nervine, purgative	protection
Catechu, Black	Catechu nigrum, Acacia catechu	Cutch	astringent	.
Catnip	Nepeta cataria	Catmint, Catnep, Catrup, Catswort, Field Balm, Nepeta, Nip	anodyne, antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, refrigerant, stimulant, tonic	cat magic, courage, happiness, health, love
Cat's Claw	Uncaria guianensis, U. tomentosa	Una de Gato	.	prosperity, protection, spirituality
Cat's Foot	Antennaria dioica, Gnaphalium dioicum	Cudweed, Life Everlasting, Mountain Everlasting	astringent, cholagogue, discutient	.
Cayenne	Capsicum annuum, C. frutescens, C. minimum	Africa Pepper, African Red Pepper, American Pepper, American Red Pepper, Bird Pepper, Capsicum, Chili Pepper, Chillies, Cockspur Pepper, Garden Pepper, Goat's Pepper, Pod Pepper, Red Pepper, Spanish Pepper, Zanzibar Pepper	alterative, carminative, digestive, rubefacient, sialagogue, stimulant, tonic	dealing with separations
Cedar	Cedrus libani, C. spp., Thuja occidentalis (Yellow), T. spp	Arbor Vitae, Cedarwood, Oil of Unicorn, Tree of Life, Yellow Cedar	astringent, diuretic	confidence, exorcism, good fortune, happiness, healing, health, hex breaking, love, prosperity, protection, purification, release, strength, tranquility
Celandine, Greater	Chelidonium majus	Balsam Weed, Celandine, Chelidonium, Common Celandine, Garden Celandine, Jewel Weed, Pale Touch-Me-Not, Quick-in-hand, Slipper Weed, Slippers, Snap Weed, Tetterwort, Touch-me-not, Weathercock	alterative, diuretic, purgative	enchantments, enhance visions, escaping entrapments, happiness, protection
Celandine, Lesser	Ranunculus ficaria	Figwort, Pilewort, Small Celandine, Smallwort	astringent	.
Celery	Apium graveolens	Garden Celery, Marsh Water Parsley, Smallage, Wild Celery	anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, anti-spasmodic, appetizer, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, nervine, sedative, tonic	clarity, spirituality
Centaury	Centaurium erythraea, C. umbellatum, Erythraea centaurium	Bitter Herb, Centaury Gentian, Christ's Ladder, European Centaury, Feverwort, Filwort, Lesser Centaury, Red Centaury	appetizer, bitter, cholagogue, diaphoretic, digestive, emetic, febrifuge, hepatic, stomachic, tonic	protection, spirituality
Cereus, Night Blooming	Cereus grandiflorus	Large-flowered Cactus, Sweet-scented Cactus, Vanilla Cactus	diuretic sedative, cardiac, cereus has been used as a cardiac stimulant	.
Chamomile	Anthemis nobilis, Chamaemelum nobile, Matricaria recutita	English Chamomile, Ground Apple, Manzanilla, Perennial Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Wild Chamomile Maythen	anodyne, antispasmodic, tonic	determination, good fortune, happiness, healing, justice, love, prosperity, protection, purification, sleep, tranquility
Chamomile, Stinking	Anthemis cotula	Dog Chamomile, Dog Fennel, Mayweed	antispasmodic, emetic, emmenagogue, tonic	.
Chamomile, Wild	Matricaria chamomilla	German Chamomile	carminative, sedative, tonic	.
Chaste Tree	Vitex agnus castus	Agnus Castus, Hemp Tree, Indian Spice, Monk's Pepper, Sage Tree, Vitex	.	Mother Goddess + Crone mysteries, chastity
Cherry Tree	Prunus avium, P. serotina (Sweet), P. virginiana (Choke)	Black Cherry, Chokecherry, Rum Cherry, Sweet Cherry, Virginian Prune, Wild Cherry	astringent, pectoral, sedative, tonic	creativity, direction, happiness, love, passion, prosperity
Cherry, Winter	Physalis alkekengi	Cape Gooseberry, Strawberry Tomato	aperient, diuretic	.
Chervil	Anthriscus cerefolium	digestive, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant	.
Chestnut, Horse	Aesculus hippocastanum, Hippocastanum vulgare	Buckeye, Spanish Chestnut Note: Do Not Confuse With California Buckeye (Aesculusglabra Californica)	febrifuge, narcotic, tonic	healing, love, prosperity
Chestnut, Sweet	Castanea vesca	Husked Nut, Jupiter's Nut, Spanish Chestnut	astringent, tonic	.
Chia	Salvia columbariae, S. hispanica	.	.	health, protection
Chickweed	Stellaria media	Adder's Mouth, Indian Chickweed, Satin Flower, Star Chickweed, Starweed, Starwort, Stitchwort, Tongue Grass, Winterweed	demulcent, refrigerant	animal or avian magic, fertility, fidelity in lover, love drawing, moon magic
Chicory	Cichorium intybus	Blue Sailors, Endive, Garden Chicory, Garden Endive, Succory, Wild Chicory, Wild Succory	diuretic, laxative, tonic	frugality, invisibility, wishes
China Berry	Melia azedarach	.	.	good fortune
Chives	Allium schoenoprasum, A. tuberosum	Chinese Chives, Garlic Chives, Siberian Chives	appetizer, digestive	protection
Chlorella	Chlorella pyrensoida	Algae	.	.
Chrysanthemum	Chrysanthemum indicum, C. morifolium, C. sinense	Sevanti	.	healing, protection
Cicely, Sweet	Myrrhis odorata	British Myrrh, Shepherd's Needle, Smooth Cicely, Sweet Bracken, Sweet Chervil, Sweet Fern, Sweets	carminative, expectorant, stomachic	.
Cilantro	Coriandrum sativum	Chinese Parsley (The seeds are called Coriander)	alterative, antibilious, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, appetizer, aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, refrigerant, stimulant, stomachic, tonic	animal healing, fertility, healing, health, love, passion, prosperity, protection, tranquility
Cinchona	Cinchona pubescens	Quinine comes from this tree	.	good fortune, protection
Cinnamon	Cinnamomum cassia, C. saigonicum, C. zeylanicum	Sweet Wood	alterative, analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aromatic, astringent, carminative, demulcent, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, germicide, hemostatic, stimulant, stomachic	concentration, creativity, good fortune, happiness, healing, inspiration, justice, love, passion, prosperity, protection, purification, spirituality, success, tranquility, wisdom
Cinnamon, White	Canella alba	Canella, White Wood, Wild Cinnamon	aromatic bitter	.
Cinquefoil	Pontentilla reptans	Crampweed, Creeping Cinquefoil, Five-finger Grass, Five-fingered Blossom, Five-leaved Grass, Goose Grass, Goose Tansy, Moor Grass, Silver Cinquefoil, Silverweed	antispasmodic, astringent, febrifuge. styptic	banishing , exorcism, good fortune, healing, hex breaking, inspiration, justice, love, prosperity, protection, purification, wisdom
Citron	Citrus medica	.	.	healing, spirituality
Citronella	is a chemical/oil not an actual plant	.	.	clarity, creativity, cleansing, eloquence, exorcism, good fortune, hex breaking, protection, tranquility
Clary, Common	Salvia sclarea	Clear-eye, Eyebright, See-bright	antispasmodic, aperitive, astringent, balsamic, carminative, pectoral, tonic	.
Cleavers	Galium aparine	Barweed, Bedstraw, Catchweed, Clabber Grass, Cleavers, Cleaverwort, Clivers, Coachweed, Everlasting Friendship, Goose Grass, Goosebill, Goose's Hair, Gosling Weed, Gravel Grass, Grip Grass, Hedge Burrs, Loveman, Milk Sweet, Poor Robin, Scratchweed, Stick-a-Back, Sweethearts	alterative, aperient, diuretic, tonic	.
Clematis	Clematis lathyrifolia, C. recta	Upright Virgin's Bower	diaphoretic, diuretic, rubifacient	Soul mates
Clove	Syzgium aromaticum, Eugenia caryophyllus	Lavanga	analgesic, anodyne	banishment, courage, exorcism, friendship, healing, hex breaking, inspiration, love, passion, memory, love, passion, prosperity, protection, purification, spirituality, wisdom
Clover, Red	Trifolium pratense	Cleaver Grass, Cow Clover, Cow Grass, Marl Grass, Meadow Trefoil, Purple Clover, Sweet Clover, Trefoil, Wild Clover	alterative, antispasmodic, depurative, detergent, expectorant, stimulant	exorcism, fidelity, love, prosperity, protection, success
Clover, Sweet	Melilotus alba (White Sweet Clover), M. officinalis (Yellow Sweet Clover)	Hart's Tree, Hay Flowers, King's Clover, Melilot, Sweet Lucerne, Wild Laburum	.	faithfulness, love, protection
Cloves	Eugenia Aromatica	.	carminative, stimulant	.
Cocklebur	Xanthium spinosum	.	styptic	.
Coconut	Cocos nucifera	.	.	chastity, protection, purification
Cohosh, Black	Cimicifuga racemosa, C. heracleifolia, C. dahurica, C. foetida	Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Bugwort, Cimicifuga, Cohosh, Rattleroot, Rattlesnake's Root, Rattleweed, Richweed, Squawroot	alterative, antibacterial, antifungal, antipyretic, astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant	banishing, courage, healing, love, potency, prosperity, protection, strength
Cohosh, Blue	Caulophylum thalictroides	Beechdrops, Blue Ginseng, Blueberry, Papoose Root, Squaw Root, Yellow Ginseng	anthelmintic, anti-rheumatic, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, uterine tonic	empowerment, love breaking, prosperity, protection, purification
Colt's Foot	Tussilago farfara	British Tobacco, Bull's Foot, Butterbur, Canada Snakeroot, Coltsfoot, Coughwort, Foal's Foot, Ginger Root, Horsefoot, Horsehoof, Indian Ginger, Wild Ginger	anti-asthmatic, anti-catarrhal, anti-spasmodic, anti-tussive, carminative, demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, pectoral, stimulant, tonic	love, prosperity, tranquility
Columbine	Aquilegia vulgaris	Culverwort	astringent	courage, love
Comfrey	Symphytum officinal	Ass Ear, Black Wort, Blackwort, Boneset, Bruisewort, Gum Plant, Healing Herb, Knit Back, Knitbone, Miracle Herb, Slippery Root, Wallwort	anti-inflammatory, astringent, demulcent, expectorant, vulnerary	prosperity, protection
Convolvulus, Field	Convolvulus arvensis	Cornbind, Devil's Garters, Hedge Bells, Ropebind	.	.
Copal (Resin)	Bursera odorata	.	.	exorcism, hex breaking, love, protection, purification, spirituality
Cordydalis	Corydalis ambigua, C. aurea, C. cava, C. formosa, C. soldida	Bleeding Heart, Dutchman's Breeches, Golden Smoke, Turkey Corn	.	.
Coriander	see Cilantro	(seeds of Cilantro)	.	.
Corn	Zea mays	Indian Corn	alterative, anodyne, anti-inflammatory, demulcent, diuretic, lithotriptic, tonic	animal friendship, fertility, good fortune, harvest, protection
Corn, Turkey	Dicentra Canadensis	Bleeding Heart, Corydalis, Shone Corydalis, Squirrel Corn, Staggerweed, Turkey Pea	anti-scrofulas, alterative, diuretic, tonic	.
Cornflower	Centaurea Cyanus	Blue Cap, Bluebottle, Bluebow	emmenagogue, stimulant, tonic	.
Costus	Saussurea lappa	.	alterative, anthelmintic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, aromatic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, expectorant, insecticidal, prophylactic, stimulant, tonic	.
Cotton	Gossypium mexicanum	.	.	good fortune, healing, protection
Couch Grass	Agropyron repens	Dog Grass, Quick Grass, Twitch Grass	anti-microbial, demulcent, diuretic	.
Cowslip	Primula veris	Buckles, Crewel, Fairy Cups, Herb Peter, Key Flower, Key of Heaven, Mayflower, Our Lady's Keys, Paigle, Palsywort, Password, Peggle, Petty Mulleins, Plumrocks	antispasmodic, sedative	healing, house + business blessing
Cramp Bark	Viburnum edule, V. lentago, V. prunifolium, V. trilobum, V. opulus	Black Haw, Dog Rowan Tree, Gaitre Berries, Guelder Rose, High Cranberry, King's Crown, May Rose, Red Elder, Rose Elder, Silver Bells, Snowball Bush, Snowball Tree, Stagbush, Water Elder, Whitsun Bosses, Whitsun Rose	anti-spasmodic, sedative	calming, protection
Crane's Bill, American	Geranium maculatum	Alum Root, Chocolate Flower, Crowfoot, Dove's Foot, Old Maid's Nightcap, Shameface, Storksbill, Wild Geranium	anti-hemorrhagic, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, astringent, emmenagogue, hypotensive, nervine, styptic, tonic, vulnerary	harmony, peace, stability
Cubeb	Piper cubeba	False Pepper, Java Pepper, Tailed Pepper	carminative, stimulant	adds fire to spells, love, passion
Cumin	Cuminum cyminum	.	antispasmodic, carminative, stimulant	exorcism, fidelity, love, passion, protection, tranquility
Curcumin	Curcuma longa	.	.	.
Currant, Black	Ribes nigrum	.	diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge	.
Currant, Red	Ribes rubrum	.	antiscorbutic, aperient, refrigerant	.
Cyclamen	Cyclamen hederaefolium	Sowbread	.	fertility, happiness, passion, protection
Cypress	Cupressus sempervirens	Tree of Death	.	banishing, happiness, healing, health, inspiration, protection, tranquility, wisdom, wishes

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Daffodil	Narcissus Pseudo narcissus	Narcissus	.	fertility, good fortune, love
Daisy	Bellis perennis	Bruisewort, Common Daisy	astringent, expectorant	good fortune, innocence, love
Daisy, Ox-Eye	Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, L. vulgare	Butter Daisy, Field Daisy, Goldens, Great Ox-Eye, Horse Daisy, Moon Daisy	antispasmodic, diuretic, tonic	.
Damiana	Turnera aphrodisiaca, T. diffusa	.	aphrodisiac, diuretic, purgative, stimulant, tonic	aphrodisiac, dreams, good fortune, love, passion, vigor
Dandelion	Taraxacum officinale	Blow Ball, Cankerwort, Lion's Tooth, Priest's Crown, Puffball, Swine Snout, White Endive, Wild Endive	aperient, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, hepatic, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vulnerary	calling spirits, clairvoyance, dreams, health, purification, spirituality, strength, wishes
Datura	Datura stramonium	Apple of Peru, Datura, Devil's Apple, Devil's Trumpet, Jamestown Weed, Jimson Weed, Stinkweed, Thornapple	anodyne, antispasmodic	hex breaking, protection, sleep
Deerberry	Mitchella repens	Checker Berry, Deerberry, Hive Vine, One Berry, Partridge Berry, Squaw Berry, Twin Berry, Winter Clove	.	.
Deer's Tongue	Trilissia odorata, Liatris odoratissima	Vanilla Leaf, Wild Vanilla	demulcent, diaphoretic, febrifuge	passion, spirituality
Devil's Bit	Alstonia scholaris	Australian Fever Bush, Bitter Bark, Devil's Tree, Dita Bark	bitter tonic, vermifuge	.
Devil's Bone Root	see Yam, Wild	.	.	.
Devil's Claw	Harpagophytum procumbens	Grapple Plant, Wood Spider	.	.
Devil's Pod	Trapa bicornis	Bat Nut, Buffalo Nut, Bull Nut, Goat Head	.	ward off evil
Devil's Shoestring	Viburnum alnifolium	Hobbleberry, Hobblebush, Witch hobble Black Haw - Viburnum prunifolium Cramp Bark - Viburnum opulus	analgesic	employment, good fortune, invisibility, power, protection
Dill	Anethum graveolens	Dill Seed, Dill Weed, Dilly, Garden Dill,	anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, calmative, carminative, diuretic, galactogogue, stimulant, stomachic	clarity, good fortune, hex breaking, love, passion, protection, spirituality, strength of mind
Dittany of Crete	Origanum Dictamnus	.	.	manifestations, sexual attraction
Dock, Common	Rumex obtusifolius	Butter Dock, Round-leaved Dock, Wayside Dock	.	.
Dock, Patience	Rumex alpinus	Herb Patience, Monk's Rhubarb, Passion's Dock	.	.
Dock, Red	Rumex aquaticus	WaterDock	.	.
Dock, Sweet Round-leaved	see Rhubarb, English	.	.	.
Dock, Yellow	Rumex crispus	Curled Dock	alterative, anti-scorbutic, astringent, laxative, tonic	good fortune, protection, success
Dodder	Cuscuta Europaea	Beggarweed, Devil's Guts, Hellweed, Scaldweed	.	love
Dog Parsley	Aethusa cynapium	Dog Poison, Fool's Cicely, Fool's Parsley, Lesser Hemlock, Small Hemlock	antispasmodic, emetic, irritant	.
Dog Poison	see Dog Parsley	.	.	.
Dog's Bane	Apocynum androsaemifolium	Bitterroot, Catchfly, Flytrap, Honeybloom, Indian Hemp, Milk Ipecac, Milkweed, Mountain Hemp, Spreading Dogbane, Wallflower, Wandering Milkweed, Western Wallflower	cathartic, diaphoretic, emetic, expectorant, stimulant	love
Dogwood	Cornus spp	.	.	health, protection, wishes
Dogwood, Jamaican	Piscidia erythrina	Fish Poison Tree	anodyne, anti-spasmodic, nervine	.
Dong Quai	Angelica sinensis	Female Ginseng (not a 'true' Ginseng)	.	fertility, new projects, prophetic dreams, rebirth
Dragon's Blood	Daemomorops draco	Calamus Draco, Draconis Resina, Sanguis Draconis, Dragon's Blood Palm	astringent	energy, exorcism, love, potency, protection, purification
Dragon's Claw	Corallorhiza odontorhiza	Chicken Toe, Coral Root, Crawley Root	diaphoretic	.
Dragon's Tears	Scutellaria costaricana	Scarlet Skullcap	.	hex breaking, protection
Dulse	Palmaria palmata	Sea Parsley	.	harmony, passion

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Eagle Vine	Marsdenia condurango	Condurango, Eagle Vine	bitter, emmenagogue	.
Echinacea	Echinacea angustifolia, E. purpurea	Black Sampson, Coneflower, Missouri Snakeroot, Purple Coneflower, Narrow-leaved Purple Coneflower, Sampson Root, Red Sunflower	antiseptic, alterative, aphrodisiac, depurative, febrifuge, tonic	healing, prosperity, strengthening
Edelweiss	Leontopodium alpinum, L. souliei (Narrowleaf)	Cloud Flowers	.	attraction, healing, invisibility
Eglantine	Rosa rubiginosa	Eglantine Rose, Sweet Briar	.	passion, pleasure
Elder, Berry + Tree	Sambucus canadensis, S. nigra	Black-berried Elder, Black Elder, Boor Tree, Elderberry, Lady Elder, Old Gal, Old Lady, Pipe Tree, Rob Elder, Sweet Elder, Tree of Doom	purgative	exorcism, healing, house + business blessing, joy, prosperity, protection, releases enchantments, sleep, wisdom
Elder, Dwarf	Sambucus Ebulus	Danewort, Walewort	diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, purgative	.
Elder, Dwarf, American	Aralia hispida	.	sudorific, diuretic, alterative, most valuable in urinary diseases, dropsy, gravel, suppression of urine, etc, hydragogue, emetic,	.
Elecampane	Inula helenium	Elfdock, Elfwort, Horse Elder, Horseheal, Scabwort, Yellow Starwort	alterative, anti-microbial, antiseptic, anti-tussive, astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, hepatic, tonic	hex breaking, love, purification, spirituality
Eleuthero Root	Eleutherococcus senticosus	.	.	.
Elm	Ulmus campestris (Broad Leaved), U. suberosa	Broad Leaved Elm	tonic, demulcent, astringent, diuretic, anti-scorbutic	love, success
Elm, Slippery	Ulmus fulva, U. rubra	Indian Elm, Moose Elm, Red Elm, Winged Elm	demulcent, emollient, expectorant, diuretic, nutritive, astringent, anti-inflammatory	protection, stops gossip about you
Eryngo	Eryngium campestre, E. maritinum	Sea Holly	diaphoretic, diuretic, aromatic, stimulant, expectorant,	good fortune, love, passion, tranquility
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus globulus, E. spp.	Australian Fever Tree, Blue Gum, Blue Gum Eucalyptus, Fever Tree, Gum Tree, Stringy Bark Tree	stimulant, antiseptic, aromatic, antiseptic, deodorant, expectorant, stimulant, anti-microbial, anti-spasmodic, febrifuge	healing, protection, purification
Eucalyptus, Lemon	Eucalyptus citriodora	Citron Scented Gum, Lemon Gum	.	.
Euphorbia	Euphorbia officinarum, E. resinifera	Darkmouse, Euphorbium Bush, Gun Euphorbium, Poisonous Gum Thistle	.	protection, purification
Euphrasia	see Eyebright	.	.	.
Eyebright	Euphrasia americana, E. officinalis, E. rostkoviana	Euphrasia, Red Eyebright	tonic, astringent, opthalmic	clairvoyance, spirituality

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Fennel	Foeniculum vulgare	Large Fennel, Sweet Fennel, Wild Fennel	stomachic, carminative, pectoral, diuretic, diaphoretic, aromatic	confidence, courage, fertility, healing, health, protection, purification, strength, vitality
Fennel Flower	Nigella sativa	Nutmeg Flower, Roman Coriander	stimulant, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, galactagogue	.
Fenugreek	Trigonella foenum graecum	Greek Hay	mucilaginous, emollient, febrifuge, restorative	fertility, prosperity
Ferns	not sure!	.	.	banishing, clarity, exorcism, good fortune, healing, health, invisibility, love, prosperity, protection, release, wisdom
Fern, Adder's Tongue, English	Ophioglossum vulgatum	Christ's Spear	vulnerary,	.
Fern, Hart's Tongue	Scolopendrium vulgare, Asplenium scolopendrium	Buttonhole, God's-Hair, Hind's Tongue, Horse Tongue	astringent	.
Fern, Lady	Asplenium Felix foemina	.	.	.
Fern, Maidenhair	Adiantum capillus Veneris, A. pedatum	.	.	love, protection, romance
Fern, Maidenhair, True	Adiantum Capillus veneris	Hair of Venus	pectoral	.
Fern, Male Shield	Dryopteris Felix-mas	Male Shield Fern	anthelmintic	love, passion
Fern, Moonwort	Botrychium lunaria	.	vulnerary	.
Fern, Polypody	Polypodiurn vulgare	Brake Root, Oak Fern, Polypody of the Oak, Rock Brake, Rock of Polypody, Wall Fern	alterative, tonic, pectoral, expectorant, laxative, bitter, alterative in skin hepatic	.
Fern, Royal	Osmunda regalis	Bog Onion, Water Fern	.	.
Fern, Shield	Aspidium spinulosum	Prickly-toothed Shield Fern	.	.
Fern, Spleenwort, Black	Asplenium Adiantum nigrum	Black Maidenhair	.	.
Feverfew	Tanacetum parthenium	Altamisa, Bachelor's Buttons, Featherfew, Featherfoil, Febrifuge Plant, Flirtwort, Midsummer Daisy, Wild Chamomile, Wild Quinine	analgesic (headache),Aperient, carminative, bitter, emmenagogue, febrifuge, general tonic, stimulant	attraction, love
Feverwort	Eupatorium perfoliatum, E. tucrifolium	Agueweed, Boneset, Feverwort, Sweating Plant, Thoroughwort, Vegetable Antimony	.	.
Fig, Common	Ficus Carica	.	laxative	.
Figwort	Scrophularia nodosa	Bunny-in-the-grass, Carpenter's Square, Figwort Root, Heal All, Kernelwort, Knotted Figwort, Rosenoble, Scrofula Plant, Throatwort	alterative, diuretic,laxative, heart stimulant, depurative, anodyne, exanthematous,	good fortune, health, house + business blessing, protection
Figwort, Water	Scrophularia aquatica	Bishop's Leaves, Brownwort, Crowdy Kit, Fiddler, Fiddlewood, Water Betony	vulnerary, detergent	.
Fir, Silver	Abies alba	Birth Tree	.	.
Fish Berry	Anamirta paniculata	Levant Nut	vermifuge,	.
Five-Finger Grass	Potentilla canadensis, P. reptans	Cinquefoil, Finger-leaf, Five Fingers, Cinquefoil, European Five-finger Grass	astringent	.
Flag, Blue	see Iris Versicolor	.	.	.
Flag, Sweet	see Calamus	.	.	.
Flag, Yellow	see Iris, Yellow	.	.	.
Flax	Linum lewisii, L. perenne, L. usitatissimum	Linseed	emollient, demulcent, pectoral,	healing, prosperity, protection, spirituality
Flax, Mountain	Linum catharticum	Dwarf Flax, Fairy Flax, Mill Mountain, Purging Flax,	cathartic, purgative, laxative,	.
Fleabane	Erigeron canadense, et al	Canadian Fleabane, Coltstail, Fleawort, Prideweed	astringent, diuretic, tonic, lithotryptic	chastity, exorcism, protection
Fleabane, Common	Inula dysenterica	Middle Fleabane	astringent	.
Fo-Ti	Polygonum multiflorum	.	.	healing, protection
Foxglove	Digitalis purpurea	Cow Flop, Dead Men's Bells, Digitalis, Dog's Finger, Fairy Fingers, Fairy Gloves, Fairy Petticoats, Fairy Thimbles, Fairy Weed, Floppy Dock, Fox Bells, Great Herb, Our Lady's Glove, Witch's Bells, Witch's Thimbles	.	protection
Foxglove, Chinese	Rehmannia glutinosa	Rehmannia Root	.	.
Frangipani	Plumeria rubra	Plumeria, Red Frangipani	.	attract trust, confidence, friendship, love, protection
Frankincense	Boswellia carterii, B. glabra	.	.	cleansing, consecration, exorcism, good fortune, hex breaking, inspiration, love, meditation, power, to protect from nightmares, prosperity, protection, purification, spirituality, success, transformation, wisdom
Fringe Tree	Chionanthus virginica	Old Man's Beard, Poison Ash, Snowdrop Tree	aperient, diuretic, tonic, narcotic, anti-inflammatory, hepatic, vulnerary*, cholagogue, alterative, anti-emetic, laxative	.
Fumitory	Fumaria officinalis	Beggary, Earth Smoke, Vapor, Wax Dolls	tonic, diaphoretic, diuretic, aperient; hepatic, anti-scorbutic, laxative, alterative,	exorcism, prosperity

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also Known As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Galangal	Alpinia officinalis, A. galanga	Lo John the Conquerer, Chewing John, China Root, Colic Root, India Root, Siamese Ginger	carminative, stimulant	aphrodisiac, exorcism, good fortune, healing, health, hex breaking, invincibility, love, passion, prosperity, protection, spirituality
Galbanum	Ferula galbaniflua	.	anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, expectorant, stimulant	knowledge, strength, true inner self
Gardenia	Gardenia jasmenoides	.	.	friendship, healing, hex breaking, love, protection, spirituality, tranquility
Garlic	Allium sativum	Poor Man's Treacle, Rashona, Russian Penicillin, Stinkweed, Stinking Rose	alterative, anthelmintic, antibacterial, anti-fungal, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, carminative, detoxifier, diaphoretic, disinfectant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, rejuvenative, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic, vesicant	communication, exorcism, family togetherness, healing, house + business blessing, passion, protection
Garlic, Bear's	Allium ursinum	Ransoms	astringent, expectorant	.
Gelsemium	Gelsemium nitidum	Carolina Jasmine, False Jasmine, Wild Woodbine, Yellow Jasmine	antispasmodic, diaphoretic, febrifuge, sedative	.
Gentian	Gentiana acaulis, G. lutea, G. pannonica, G. punctata, G. purpurea	Bitterroot, Bitterwort, Felwort, Gentian Root, Pale Gentian, Yellow Gentian	.	healing, healing the heart, hex breaking
Gentian, Autumn	Gentiana amarella	Baldmoney, Bitterwort, Felwort	.	.
Gentian, Field	Gentiana campestris	Bitterroot, Felwort	.	.
Gentian, Yellow	Gentiana lutea	.	anthelmintic, antiseptic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, stomachic, tonic	.
Geranium	Pelargonium spp.	Scented Geranium	.	balancing, calming, healing, love, protection
Germander	Teucrium chamaedrys	Petit Ch�ne, Wall Germander	aperient, diaphoretic, diuretic, stimulant, tonic	.
Germander, American	Teucrium marum	Cat Thyme	astringent, deobstruent, stimulant, vermifuge	.
Germander, Water	Teucrium scordium	antiseptie, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, tonic	.
Ginger	Zingiber officinale	African Ginger	carminative, stimulant	courage, good fortune, love, passion, prosperity, protection
Ginkgo	Ginkgo biloba	.	.	creativity, fertility, healing
Ginseng	"true" ginsengs have "Panax" in their name	.	.	beauty, energy, healing, love, passion, protection, wishes
Ginseng, Amazon or Brazilian	see Suma	.	.	.
Ginseng, American	Panax Ginseng, P. quinquefolius	Five Fingers, Five Leafed Ginseng, Man's Health, Red Berry, Tartar Root	demulcent, panacea, stimulant, stomachic	.
Ginseng, Asian	Panax ginseng	Asiatic Ginger, Chinese Ginseng, Korean Ginseng, Wonder of the World	demulcent, panacea, stimulant, stomachic	.
Ginseng, Siberian	Eleutherococcus senticosus	(not considered a 'true Ginseng')	.	.
Gold Thread	Coptis teeta, Coptis trifolia	Canker Root, Mouth Root, Yellow Root	alterative, antipyretic, bitter tonic	.
Golden Root	Rhodiola rosea	Arctic Root, Rhodiola Root, Roseroot	.	.
Goldenrod	Solidago nemoralis, S. odora, S. radiata, S. spathulata, S. virgaurea	Aaron's Rod, Blue Mountain Tea, Woundweed, Woundwort, Yellow Weed	anti-catarrhal, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, stimulant	dreams, elemental magics, good fortune, healing, prosperity
Goldenseal	Hydrastis Canadensis	Eye Balm, Eye Root, Ground Raspberry, Indian Dye, Indian Paint, Indian Turmeric, Jaundice Root, Ohio Curcuma, Orange Root, Turmeric Root, Wild Curcuma, Yellow Eye, Yellow Indian Plant, Yellow Paint Root, Yellow Puccoon, Yellow Root	alterative, anti-catarrhic, antiperiodic, antiseptic, aperient, deobstruent, detergent, diuretic, laxative, opthamalic, stomachic, tonic	healing, prosperity, success
Gorse	Ulex europaeus	Broom, Golden Gorse, Prickly Broom	.	prosperity, protection
Gotu Kola	Centella asiatica, Hydrocotyle asiatica	Brahmi, Indian Pennywort	alterative, diuretic, febrifuge, nervine, rejuvenative	spirituality
Goutweed	�gopodium podagraria	Ashweed, Bishop's Elder, Bishopsweed, Bishopswort, English Masterwort, Goatweed, Ground Ash, Ground Elder, Herb Gerard, Pigweed, Weyl Ash, White Ash, Wild Masterwort	anti-inflammatory, diuretic, sedative	.
Grains of Paradise	Aframomum melegueta	Guinea Grains, Guinea Pepper	.	good fortune, love, passion, prosperity, protection, wishes
Grape, Mountain	Berberis aquifolium, Mahonia nervosa, M. pinnata, M. repens, M. spp	California Barberry, Holly-leaved Barberry, Oregon Grape Root, Mahonia	alterative, anti-emetic, anti-catarrhal, cholagogue, laxative, tonic	prosperity
Grape, Sea	Ephedra altissima, E. intermedia, E. nevadensis, E. sinica, E. trifurca	American Ma Huang, Joint Fir, Mormon Tea, Squaw Tea, Teamster's Tea, Yellow Astringent, Yellow Horse	.	.
Grass, Barley	Hordeum vulgare	.	.	.
Grass, Bearded Darnel	Lolium temulentum	Cheat, Drake, Ray Grass	anodyne, sedative	.
Grass, Couch	Agropyrum repens	Dog Grass, Quick Grass, Twitch Grass, Witch Grass	anti-irritant, demulcent, diuretic	happiness, exorcism, love, passion
Grass, Goose	Galium aparine	Bedstraw, Catchweed, Cleavers, Grip Grass	.	attraction, love, nurturing wisdom, pleasant dreams, purification
Grass, Knotgrass	Polyganum aviculare, P. arenastrum	Allseed, Armstrong, Bird's Tongue, Cowgrass, Doorweed, Hogweed, Knotweed, Nine-joints, Ninety-knot, Pigrush, Pigweed, Red Robin, Sparrow Tongue, Swine's Grass, Swynel Grass, Wiregrass	astringent, diuretic, lithotryptic, diuretic, styptic, vermifuge	health
Grass, Lemon	Andropogon citratus	.	anti-spasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, stimulant, tonic	.
Grass, Nut	Cyperus rotundus	.	alterative, anthelmintic, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, anti-rheumatic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, galactagogue, refrigerant, stimulant, stomachic, tonic	.
Grass, Sacred Creeping	Eragrostis cynosuriodes	coagulant, diuretic,hemostatic	.
Grass, Shave	Equisetum arvense, Equiseti hiemalis	Bottle Brush, Corncob Plant, Equisetum, Horsetail, Pewterwort, Scouring Rush	astringent, diuretic, vulnerary, diaphoretic	.
Gravel Root	Eupatorium fistulosum, E. purpureum	Grave Weed, Hempweed, Joe Pye Weed, Jopi Weed, Kidney Root, Purple Boneset, Queen of the Meadow, Tall Boneset, Trumpet Weed	anti-lithic, anti-rheumatic, astringent, diuretic, nervine, relaxant, stimulant, tonic	employment
Grindelia	Grindelia spp.	Grindelia, Gum Plant, Gum Weed, Tar Weed	anti-spasmodic, expectorant, hypotensive	.
Groundsel, Common	Senecio vulgaris	Grundy Swallow, Ground Glutton	anthelmintic, antiscorbutic, diaphoretic, diuretic, purgative	.
Groundsel, Golden	Senecio aureus	Golden Senecio, Life Root, Squaw Weed	astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, pectoral	healing, health
Groundsel, Mountain	Senecio sylvaticus	.	antiscorbutic, detergent	.
Groundsel, Viscid	Senecio viscosus	Stinking Groundsel	carminative, emetic	.
Gum, Arabic	see Acacia	.	.	.
Gum, Benzoin	see Benzoin	.	.	prosperity, purification

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also Known As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Hare's Ear	Bupleurum chinense	.	.	.
Hart's Tongue	Scolopendrium vulgare, Asplenium scolopendrium	Buttonhole, God's Hair, Hind's Tongue, Horse Tongue	.	.
Haw, Black	Viburnum prunifolium	American Sloe, Nannybush, Stagbush, Sweet Viburnum	.	.
Hawthorn	Craetegus columbiana, C. cuneata, C. douglasii, C. oxyacantha, C. pinnatifida, C. spp	Bread and Cheese Tree, Hagthorn, Haw, Hazels, Ladies Meat, May Blossom, May Bush, May Tree, Mayflower, Thorn, Tree of Chastity, White Thorn, Quickset, Thornapple Tree	antispasmodic, astrigent, cardiac, diuretic, sedative, tonic, vasodilator	chastity, fertility, happiness, protection
Hazelnut	Hamamelis virginiana	Hazelnut, Snapping Hazel, Spotted Alder, Striped Adler, Tobacco Wood, Winterbloom, Witch Hazel	.	healing, protection
Heart's Ease	Viola tricolor	Wild Pansy	.	.
Heather	Calluna vulgaris, C. spp., Erica spp more than 1000 species	Heath, Scottish Heather	.	friendship, good fortune, health, protection
Heliotrope	Heliotropium Peruviana	Cherry Pie	.	clairvoyance, courage, exorcism, prosperity, protection, will power
Hellebore, Black	Helleborus niger	Christmas Rose	anthelmintic, emmenagogue, narcotic, purgative	exorcism
Hellebore, False	Adonis autumnalis, A. vernalis	Adonis, Pheasant's Eye, Red Chamomile, Red Morocco, Sweet Vernal	.	.
Hellebore, Green	Veratrum viride	American Hellebore, Indian Poke, Itchweed, Swamp Hellebore	diaphoretic, emetic, sedative	.
Hellebore, White	Veratrum album	.	.	healing, protection, wisdom
Hemlock	Conium maculatum	Beaver Poison, Herb Bennet, Poison Hemlock, Poison Parsley, Spotted Hemlock	antispasmodic, paralytic, sedative	fertility, protection, renewal, strength
Hemlock, Water	Conium maculatum, Cicuta virosa	Cowbane	.	banishing
Henbane	Hyoscyamus niger	Hog's Bean, Jupiter's bean	antispasmodic, hypnotic, diuretic, narcotic	.
Henna	Lawsonia alba	.	.	healing
Herb-of-grace	see Rue	.	.	.
Hibiscus	Hibiscus sabdariffa	China Rose, Jamaica Tea, Red Sorrell, Red Tea, Roselle, Sudanese Tea	.	aphrodisiac, dreams, love, passion
Hickory	Carya spp	.	.	justice, love, passion, protection
Hogweed, Red	Boerhavia diffusa, B. procumbens, B. repens	Spreading Hogweed	bitter, diaphoretic, diuretic, emetic, expectorant, laxative, rejuvenative, stomachic	.
Holly	Ilex aquifolium, I. opaca (American)	Bat's Wings, Christ's Thorn, Holy Tree	.	dreams, good fortune, love, marriage, protection
Holy Ghost Root	see Angelica	.	.	.
Honesty	Lunaria annua	Annual Honesty, Money Flower or Plant, Moonwort, Satin Flower, Silver Dollar Plant, Silver Plate, White Satin Flower	.	prosperity, protection
Honeysuckle	Lonicera caprifolium, L. japonica	Goat's Leaf, Woodbine	.	affection, balancing, divine inspiration, fidelity, peace, prosperity, spirituality
Hops	Humulus lupulus	Hop Bine	anodyne, diuretic, nervine, sedative, soporific, stomachic, tonic	balancing, healing, sleep
Horehound	Marrubium vulgare	Bugleweed, Bull's Blood, Eye of the Star, Hoarhound, Seed of Horus, Soldier's Tea, White Horehound	anti-spasmodic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hepatic, pectoral, stimulant, tonic, vulnerary	calming, clarity, exorcism, healing, hex breaking, protection
Horehound, Black	Ballota nigra	.	anti-emetic, antispasmodic, astringent, emmenagogue, expectorant, nervine, stimulant, vermifuge	.
Horehound, Water	Lycopus Europaeus	Egyptian's Herb, Gypsy Wort, Gypsyweed	astringent, sedative	.
Horehound, White	Marrubium vulgare	.	expectorant, tonic	.
Horny Goat Weed	Epimedivm grandiflorum	Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat	.	.
Horsetail	Equisetum arvense, E. spp	Bottle Brush, Dutch Rushes, Paddock Pipes, Pewterwort, Shavegrass	astringent, diuretic	balancing, fertility, grounding
Hound's Tongue	Cynoglossum officinale	Dog's Tongue	.	protection
Houseleek	Sempervivum tectorum	Bullock's Eye, Jupiter's Beard, Jupiter's Eye, Thor's Beard	astringent, diuretic, refrigerant	.
Huckleberry	Gaylussacia spp.	.	.	good fortune, hex breaking, protection
Hyacinth, Grape	Muscari racemosum	Starch Hyacinth	diuretic, stimulant	.
Hyacinth, Wild	Hyacinthus nonscriptus	Bluebell, Nodding Squill	.	.
Hydrangea	Hydrangea arborescens	Seven Barks, Wild Hydrangea	anti-lithic, cathartic, diuretic, lithotryptic, tonic	fidelity, hex breaking, love come back, love drawing
Hyssop	Hyssopus officinalis	Issopo	anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hepatic, nervine, pectoral, stimulant	cleansing, healing, health, prosperity, protection, purification, spirituality
Hyssop, Indian	see Vervain	.	.	.
Hyssop, Water	Bacopa monniera	Brahmi, Herb of Grace, Pennell, Water Hyssop	.	.

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also Known As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Iceland Moss	Cetraria islandica	It's a Lichen	anti-inflammatory, anti-emetic, demulcent, expectorant	.
Immortality Herb	Gynostemma pentaphyllum	Penta, Southern Ginseng (not a 'true' Ginseng)	.	.
Indigo, Wild	Baptisia tinctoria	.	antiseptic, astringent, emetic, purgative, stimulant	.
Iris Flag, Blue	Iris versicolor	Blue Iris, Flag Lily, Fleur-de -lis, Flower-de-luce, Iris, Liver Lily, Poison Flag, Snake Lily, Water Flag, Wild Iris	alterative, anti-inflammatory, cholagogue, diuretic, hepatic, laxative	prosperity
Iris	Iris florentina, I. germanica, I. pattida	Flag Iris, Florentine Iris, Iris, Orris Butter, Orris Root, Pale Iris, Queen Elizabeth Root	.	aphrodisiac, companionship, creativity, dreams, exorcism, hex breaking, house + business blessing, love, prosperity, protection, romance
Iris Versicolor	Iris Versicolor	Blue Flag, Dagger Flower, Dragon Flower, Flag Lily, Liver Lily, Orris Root, Poison Flag, Snake Lily, Water Flag	aperient, cathartic, diuretic, emetic	.
Iris, Yellow	Iris Pseudacorus	Daggers, Dragon Flower, Fleur de luce, Iris Aquatica, Iris Lutia, Jacob's Sword, Myrtle Flower, Yellow Flag, Yellow Iris	anti-diarrheal, cathartic, emmenogogue	.
Ivy	Hedera helix	Common Ivy, Hedera	.	healing, fertility, love, protection
Ivy, Ground	Nepeta glechoma	Catsfoot, Creeping Charley, Gill-go-by-the-hedge, Gill-go-over-the-ground, Haymaids, Lizzy-run-up-the-hedge, Robin-run-in-the-hedge	astringent, diuretic, stimulant, tonic	fertility, friendship, healing, love, protection, renewal, sleep
Ivy, Poison	Rhus Toxicodendron	Poison Oak, Poison Vine	irritant, narcotic, rubefacient, stimulant	.

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also Known As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Jasmine	Jasminum officinale	Jessamine, Moonlight-on-the-grove, Yasmin	.	balance, good fortune, happiness, justice, love, prophetic dreams, prosperity, sleep, spirituality, spiritual love, tranquility
Job's Tears	Coix lachryma jobi	(The 'tears' are the seeds of the grass/plant)	.	blessing, employment, healing, good fortune, wisdom, wishes
Joe Pye Weed	see Gravel Root	.	.	love, respect
John the Conqueror, High	Ipomoea jalapa	.	.	confidence, good fortune, happiness, health, hex breaking, love, prosperity, protection, strength, success
Juniper	Juniperus communis	Gin Berry (or Plant), Juniper Bark, Juniper Berry, Juniper Bush	anti-microbial, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, carminative, diuretic, stomachic, tonic	calming, exorcism, health, hex breaking, love, passion, protection, tranquility, purification

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also Known As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Kava Kava	Piper methysticum	Ava, Ava Pepper, Intoxicating Pepper, Waka, Tonga	anesthetic, aphrodisiac, diaphoretic, diuretic, respiratory depressant, sedative, stimulant, tonic, urinary antiseptic	good fortune, protection
Kelp	Macrocystis pyrifera	.	.	prosperity
Knapweed, Greater	Centaurea Scabiosa	Bottleweed, Bullweed, Churls Head, Hard Irons, Hardhead, Horse Knops, Ironhead, Logger Head, Mat Fellon	anti-catarrhic, diaphoretic, diuretic, tonic, vulnerary	.
Kola	Cola acuminata, C. nitada, C. vera	Bissy Nut, Cola, Guru Nut, Kola Nut, Kola Seed	anti-depressive, astringent, CNS stimulant, diuretic, nervine, tonic	purification, tranquility
Kudzu	Pueraria lobota, P. thunbergiana	.	.	.
Kyphi	a compound incense	.	.	attract love, banishing, respect, success

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also Known As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Labrador Tea	Ledum latifolium	St. James's Tea	diaphoretic, pectoral, tonic, vermicide	.
Lady's Mantle	Alchemilla vulgaris (a kind of Yarrow)	Bear's Foot, Lion's Foot, Nine Hooks	astringent, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, emmenagogue, styptic, vulnerary	chastity, compassion, good fortune, happiness, health, love, protection, purification, sleep, spirituality, tranquility
Lady's Slipper	see Valerian, American	.	.	protection, purification
Larch	Pinus larix	.	astringent, balsamic, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant	protection
Larkspur, Field	Delphinium Consolida	Knight's Spur, Lark's Claw, Lark's Heel, Lark's Toe	carminative, insecticide, parasiticide	health, protection
Laurel	Laurus nobilis	Bay, Bay Laurel, Daphne, Noble Laurel, Roman Laurel, Sweet Bay, True Laurel	diaphoretic, emetic, narcotic, stimulant	love, protection
Laurel, Common	Prunus Laurocerasus	Cherry Laurel	narcotic, sedative	.
Lavender	Lavendula angustifolia, L. officinalis, L. spp	Elf Leaf, Garden Lavender, Spike Lavender, Spike, Spikenard	anti-depressant, anti-spasmodic, carminative, emmenagogue, hypotensive, nervine, rubefacient, stimulant	balancing, cleansing, exorcism, faith, good fortune, grieving, happiness, healing, health, inspiration, love, passion, prosperity, protection, purification, sleep, tranquility, clarity, communication between humans + animals, fidelity, good fortune, health, love, Invokes the wisdom of Hekate
Leek	Allium ampeloprasum, A. spp	.	.	exorcism, love, protection
Lemon	Citrus Limon	.	antiperiodic, antiscorbutic, carminative, stimulant	clarity, energy, fidelity, healing, health, love, passion, spirituality, strength, friendship, longevity, love, purification,
Lemon Balm	see Balm	.	.	.
Lettuce, Wild	Lactuca virosa	.	narcotic, sedative	.
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra, G. uralensis	Grandfather Herb, Liquorice Root, Sweet Root, Sweetwood	anti-inflammatory, anti-hepatotoxic, anti-spasmodic, demulcent, emetic, expectorant, laxative, rejuvenative, sedative, tonic	love, fidelity, passion
Life Everlasting	Antennaria Margaritaceum	American Everlasting, Cudweed, Pearl-flowered Life Everlasting	anodyne, astringent, pectoral	healing, health
Life Root	Senecio aureus	Cough Weed, False Valerian, Golden Sececio, Ragweed, Ragwort, Squaw Weed, St. James Wort, Staggerwort	anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, pectoral, uterine tonic	.
Lilac	Syringia vulgaris	.	anti-periodic, febrifuge, tonic, vermifuge	creativity, exorcism, good fortune, happiness, love, peace, prosperity, protection, spiritually, tranquility
Lily	Lilium spp - over 100 species	.	.	Protection, Breaking Love spells, these faery help in nurture purity and humility
Lily of the Valley	Convallaria magalis	Jacob's Ladder, Ladder to Heaven, Lily Constancy, Male Lily, May Lily, Our Lady's Tears	cardiac tonic, diuretic	healing memory, tranquility
Lily, Madonna	Lilium candidum	.	anodyne, cicatrisant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, demulcent, emollient, mucilaginous	.
Lily, White Pond	Nymphaea odorata	Sweet Water Lily, Sweet-scented Water Lily, Water Nymph	anodyne, antiscrofulous, astringent, demulcent	.
Lime	Citrus limata	.	antiscorbutic	fidelity, healing, hex breaking, increase energy, love, loyalty, protection
Linden	Tilia spp.	Lime Blossoms, Lime Tree, Linden, Linden Flowers, Linn Flowers, Tilia	anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, hypotensive, nervine	good fortune, immortality, love, protection, sleep
Liquidamber	Liquidamber styraciflua	Styrax, Storax, Sweet Gum	.	consecration, exorcism, protection, strength
Liquorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	.	demulcent, emollient, pectoral	.
Liverwort	Anemone hepatica	American Liverwort, Herb Trinity, Kidneywort, Liverleaf, Liverweed, Noble Liverwort, Trefoil	astringent, demulcent, tonic, vulnerary	love, protection, tranquility
Liverwort, American	Anemone hepatica, Hepatica triloba	Herb Trinity, Kidneywort, Liverleaf, Liverweed, Noble Liverwort, Trefoil	.	.
Liverwort, English	Peltigera Canina	Ash-coloured Ground Liverwort, Lichen Caninus	deobstruent, hepatic, purgative	.
Lobelia	Lobelia cardinalis, L. chinensis, L. inflata, L. siphilitica	Asthma Weed, Bladderpod, Emetic Herb or Weed, Eyebright, Indian Tobacco, Lobelia Herb, Pukeweed, Rag Root, Vomit Wort, Wild Tobacco	anti-asthmatic, anti-spasmodic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emetic, expectorant, nervine	healing, protection
Loosestrife, Purple	Lythrum salicaria	Blooming Sally, Purple Willow Herb, Rainbow Weed, Sage Willow	.	protection, tranquility
Loosetrife, Yellow	Lysimachia vulgaris	Herb Willow, Willow Wort, Wood Pimpernel, Yellow Willow Herb	astringent, demulcent, expectorant, styptic	.
Lotus	Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaea lotus	Sacred Lotus	.	clarity, healing, love, protection, spirituality
Lovage	Levisticum officinale	Love Parsley, Loveroot, Sea Parsley, Wild Celery	aromatic, carminative, diuretic, stimulant	energy, love, sleep, purification
Lungwort	Pulmonaria officinalis	Jerusalem Cowslip, Jerusalem Sage, Lungmoss, Maple Lungwort, Oak Lungs, Spotted Comfrey, Spotted Lungwort	anti-inflammatory, astringent, demulcent, expectorant, pectoral, vulnerary	air elementals

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also Known As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Maca	Lepidium meyenii	Pepper Grass, Pepper Weed	.	.
Mace	Myristica fragrans, M. moschata, M. officinalis	.	stimulant, tonic	fertility, good fortune, love, prosperity, protection, spirituality, wisdom
Madder, Indian	Rubia cordifolia, Rubia manjishta, Rubia secunda	.	alterative, anti-tumor, astringent, deobstruent, diuretic, emmenagogue, hemostatic, lithotriptic	.
Magnolia	Magnolia officinalis, M. glauca, M. grandiflora	.	diaphoretic, stimulant, tonic	fidelity, love
Maguey	Agave atrovirens, A. spp	.	.	passion
Mahogany	Cercocarpus spp.	.	.	elemental magics, tranquility
Maidenhair, Black	seeSpleenwort, Black	.	.	.
Maidenhair, White	see Rue, Wall	.		.	.
Mallow, Country	Sida cordifolia, S.herbacea, S. althaeitolia, S. rotundifolia	.	analgesic, aphrodisiac, astringent, bitter, demulcent, diuretic, febrifuge, nervine, refrigerant, rejuvenative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vulnerary	.
Mallow, Marsh	Althaea officinalis	Althea, Cheeses, Hock Herb, Mallards, Mortification Root, Schloss Tea, Sweet Weed, Wymote	anti-inflammatory, demulcent, diuretic, emmolient, expectorant, mucilaginous	attracts love, protection
Mallow, Musk	Hibiscus abelmoschus	Monkey Flower, Musk Flower	.	substitute for genuine Musk
Malva	Malva sylvestris, M. spp	Blue Mallow, Cheese Plant, Low Mallow, Mauls	.	.
Mandrake	Podophyllum peltatum	American Mandrake, Duck's Foot, Ground Lemon, Hog Apple, Mayapple Root, Racoon Berry	anti-bilious, cathartic, emetic, hydragogue, purgative	exorcism, fertility, good fortune, healing, health, house + business blessing, love, passion, prosperity, protection Associated with Hekate
Mandrake, English	see Bryony, White	.	.	.
Manzanilla	see Chamomile	.	.	.
Marigold	Calendula officinalis	.	anti-venom (bee or wasp), diaphoretic, stimulant, vulnerary	.
Marjoram	Origanum majorana, O. spp	Joy of the Mountain, Knotted Marjoram, Mountain Mint, Pot Marjoram, Sweet Marjoram, Wintersweet	.	balancing, grieving, healing, happiness, health, love, prosperity, protection, purification, spirituality, tranquility
Marjoram, Wild	see Oregeno	.	.	.
Marshwort	Vaccinium oxycoccus, V. macrocarpon	Cranberry, Fenne Berry	.	.
Masterwort	Imperatoria ostruthium	.	antispasmodic, carminative, stimulant	courage, protection, strength
Mastic	Pistachia lentiscus	Gum Mastic	diuretic, stimulant	passion, spirituality
Meadowsweet	Filipendula ulnaria	Bride of the Meadow, Bride Wort, Gravel Root, Gravel Root, Little Queen, Mead Wort, Meadow Wort, Pride of the Meadow, Queen of the Meadow, Steeplebush, Trumpet Weed	antacid, anti-emetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, astringent, carminative	happiness, love, tranquility
Melilot	Melilotus officinalis, M. alba, M. arvensis	Corn Melilot, Hart's Tree, King's Clover, Plaster Clover, Sweet Clover, Sweet Lucerne, White Melilot, Wild Laburnum, Yellow Melilot	carminative, emollient	endings, happiness, good fortune, healing, protection, release, strength
Melon, Bitter	Momordica charantia	Balsam Pear	.	.
Milkweed	Asclepias tuberosa	Butterfly Weed, Colic Root, Orange Milkweed, Pleurisy Root, Silkweed, Swallow Wort, Tuber Root, Wind Root	.	health, moon magic, protection
Milkweed, Swamp	Asclepias incarnata	Swamp Silkweed, Rose-coloured Silkweed	anthelmintic, diuretic, emetic, stomachic	.
Mimosa	Mimosa pudica	Sensitive Plant	astringent, diuretic	healing, love, prophetic dreams, protection, purification
Mint - Horsemint	Mentha sylvevtris	English Horse Mint	carminative	.
Mint - Peppermint	Mentha piperita	Balm Mint, Brandy Mint, Curled Mint, Lamb Mint	analgesic, anti-emetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-spasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, nervine, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic	balancing, calming, changes, clarity, dreams, endings, energy, good fortune, happiness, healing, justice, love, passion, partnership, prosperity, protection, purification, release, renewal, sleep, spirituality
Mint - Spearmint	Mentha viridis	Fish Mint, Garden Mint, Green Mint, Mackerel Mint, Our Lady's Mint, Sage of Bethlehem, Spire Mint,	antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, febrifuge, lithotrypitic, stimulant	.
Mint - Spearmint	Mentha spicata	Brown Mint, Erba Santa Maria, Fish Mint, Garden Mint, Green Mint, Lamb Mint, Mackeral Mint, Our Lady's Mint, Sage of Bethlehem, Spire Mint, Yerba Buena	.	animal healing, clarity, dreams, good fortune, happiness, healing, love, passion, prosperity, protection, release, sleep, spirituality
Mint - Wild Mint	Mentha sativa	Hairy Mint, Marsh Mint, Water Mint, Whorled Mint	emetic, stimulant, astringent, emmenagogue	.
Mint - Wild Water Mint	Mentha aquatica	Marsh Mint, Water Mint, Wild Mint	emetic, stimulant, astringent, emmenagogue	.
Mint, Corn	Mentha arvensis, M. austriaca	.	anesthetic, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aromatic, cancer, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, galactofuge, stimulant, stomachic, insect repellent	.
Mistletoe, American	Phoradendron flavenscens	All-heal, Birdlime, Druid's Herb, False Mistletoe, Golden Bough, Holy Wood, Witch's Broom, Wood of the Cross	antispasmodic, emetic, narcotic, nervine, tonic	exorcism, fertility, good fortune, healing, health, invisibility, love, money, protection, renewal
Mistletoe, European	Viscum album	Golden Bough	.	.
Moneywort	Lysimachia nummularia	Creeping Jenny, Creeping Joan, Herb Twopence, Meadow Runagates, Running Jenny, Serpentaria, String of Sovereigns, Two-penny Grass, Wandering Jenny, Wandering Tailor	vulnerary	.
Moonwort	Botrychium lunaria	Full Moon Herb, Moon Herb	.	love, prosperity
Morning Glory	see Bindweed	.	.	.
Moss	.	.	.	good fortune, prosperity
Moss, American Club	Lycopodium complanatum	American Ground Pine	diuretic, lithotrypic	.
Moss, Club	Lycopodium clavatum, L. selago	Foxtail, Stag's Horn Moss, Vegetable Sulphur, Wolf Claw, Common Club Moss	anti-diarrheal, diuretic, lithotriptic, nervine	power, protection, purification
Moss, Corsican	Fucus helminthocorton	.	anthelmintic, febrifuge	.
Moss, Cup	Cladonia Pyxidata	It's an algae	expectorant	.
Moss, Hair Cap	Polytrichium Juniperum	Bear's Bed, Female Fern Herb, Golden Maidenhair, Ground Moss, Robin's Eye, Rockbrake Herb	diuretic, lithotryptic	.
Moss, Iceland	Cetraria islandica	Cetraria, Consumption Moss, Iceland Lichen (it's a lichen)	anti-catarrhic, demulcent, nutritive, pectoral, tonic	.
Moss, Irish	Chondrus crispus	Carrageenan, Pearl Moss (It's an algae / seaweed)	.	good fortune, prosperity, protection, success
Moss, Oak	Pseudevernia prunastri	.	.	exorcism, good fortune, hex breaking, inspiration, prosperity, protection, strength, wisdom
Moss, Spanish	Tillandsia usneoide	Florida Moss, Graybeard, Long Moss (not a true moss)	.	protection
Moss, Sphagnum	Sphagnum cymbifolium	Bog Moss	antiseptic, astringent, germicidal	.
Motherwort	Leonurus cardiaca	Lions Tail, Lion's Ear, Roman Motherwort, Throwwort	anti-spasmodic, cardiac tonic, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, hepatic, hypotensive, nervine	brings out inner light, confidence, creativity, hex breaking, self esteem, success
Mouse Ear	Pilosella officinarum	Hawkweed	anti-catarrhal, anti-spasmodic, astringent, expectorant, sialagogue, vulnerary	.
Mugwort	Artemesia vulgaris	Artemis Herb, Chrysanthemum Weed, Felon Herb, Old Man, Sailor's Tobacco, St. John's Plant, Wild Wormwood, Witch Herb	bitter tonic, stimulant, nervine, emmenagogue, laxative, diaphoretic	banishing, clairvoyance, dragon magic, dreams, fertility, healing, healing, health, hex breaking, passion, protection, release, repels negativity, sleep, spirituality, strength
Mulberry	Morus nigra	Black Mulberry	.	protection, strength
Mullein	Verbascum thapsus	Aaron's Rod, Bullock's Lungwort, Cow's Lungwort, Flannel Flower, Great Mullein, Hare's Beard, Pig Taper, Shepherd's Club, Velvet Plant, White Mullein, Woolen Blanket Herb	alterative, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, astringent, demulcent, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, narcotic, nervine, pectoral, sedative, vulnerary	courage, determination, exorcism, fertility, healing, health, love, protection, purification, sleep, substitute for graveyard dust
Musk	Animals must die to provide this oil. please use a plant based substitute --->	Musk Ambrette seed (Hibiscus abelmoschus) from Musk Mallow or a Calif. musk plant (Mimulus Moschatus), Either of these can be used instead, properties are the same.	.	Love incenses, prosperity, courage, fertility, spirituality
Musk Mallow	Hibiscus Abelmoschus	Ambrette, Musk Seed, Target-leaved Hibiscus	antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, insecticide, nervine, stomachic	.
Mustard Seed	Alliaria officinalis, A. petiolata (Garlic), Brassica juncea (Brown), B. nigra (Black), Cardaria draba (White Top), Descurainia spp (Tansy), Lepidium sativum (Pepper Grass), Sinapsis alba (White), Sisymbrium officinale (Hedge)	Black Mustard, Brown Mustard, Hedge Mustard, Pepper Grass, Tansy Mustard, White Mustard, White Top Mustard All used interchangeably	digestive, diuretic, emetic, expectorant, irritant, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant	fertility, good fortune, mental powers, protection
Mustard, Garlic	Sisymbrium alliaria	Jack-by-the-hedge, Sauce Alone	antiseptic, deobstruent, sudorific	.
Myrrh	Commiphora abyssinica, C. molmol, C. myrrha	Myrrh Gum, Myrrh Tree	astringent, carminative, emmenagogue, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic, tonic	animal healing, banishing, compassion, endings, exorcism, funeral herb, good fortune, happiness, healing, hex breaking, meditation, overcome sorrow + tragedy, prosperity, protection, purification, release, spirituality, success, tranquility
Myrtle	Myrtus communis	.	.	fertility, love, passion, prosperity, tranquility, youth
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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also Known As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Neem Leaf	Azadirachta indica	Margosa, Nimba, Nivarin, Sarva Roga, Village Pharmacy	.	.
Neroli	Citrus Amara, C. aurantium, C. Bergamia, C. Bigaradia, C. Vulgaris	Bitter Orange, Orange Bitters, Petitgrain, Seville Orange	.	confidence, sleep
Nettle	Urtica californica, U. dioica, U. gracilis, U. holosericea, U. urens	Devil's Leaf, Lesser Nettle, Net Plant, Stinging Nettles	anti-asthmatic, astringent, diuretic, hypotensive, pectoral, rubefacient, stimulatant, styptic, tonic	aphrodisiac, courage, exorcism, healing, hex breaking, passion, protection
Nettle, Horse	Solanum carolinense	Apple of Sodom, Bull Nettle, Poisonous Potato, Sand Brier, Treadfoot	antispasmodic, sedative	.
Nightshade, Black	Solanum nigrum, Solanum rubrum, Solanum incertum	Black Nightshade, Deadly Nightshade, Garden Nightshade, Poisonberry, Petty Morel	alternative, anodyne, anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, hydragogue, narcotic, purgative, sedative, sudorific, tonic	clairvoyance, hex breaking, love
Nightshade, Climbing	Solanum dulcamara	Bittersweet, Bittersweet Herb, Bittersweet Nightshade, Bittersweet Stems, Bittersweet Twigs, Blue Nightshade, Dulcamara, Felonwood, Felonwort, Fever Twig, Garden Nightshade, Nightshade Vine, Scarlet Berry, Staff Vine, Woody, Woody Nightshade	alterative, anodyne, anti-catarrhal, anti-scrofulas, diuretic, emetic, hepatic, narcotic, purgative	death + rebirth, healing, hex breaking, protection, spirituality
Nightshade, Deadly	Atropa belladonna	Belladonna, Black Cherry, Devil's Cherries, Devil's Herb, Divale, Great Morel	antispasmodic, calmative, diaphoretic, diuretic, mydriatic, narcotic, sedative	death + rebirth, hex breaking, spirituality
Nightshade, Indian	Solanum indicum	.	aphrodisiac, astringent, cardiac tonic, carminative, cordial, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, resolvent, stimulant	.
Nutmeg	Myristica aromata, M. fragrans, M. offinalis	Bishop's Wort, Black Caraway, Black Cumin, Flower Seed, Nigella Seed, Nutmeg Flower, Small Fennel Flower	aromatic, carminative, deobstruent, emmenagogue, expectorant, sialagogue, stimulant	clarity, dreams, energy, fidelity, good fortune, healing, health, hex breaking, invisibility, justice, love, passion, meditation, prosperity, protection, sleep, spirituality, vitality, wishes

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also.Known.As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Oak	Quercus robur	.	astringent, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic	.
Oat	Avena sativa, A. fatua	.	anti-depressant, antispasmodic, demulcent, nervine tonic, nutritive, stimulant, vulnerary	prosperity, renewal
Olive	Olea spp. approx 50 species	Sweet Oil	antiseptic, astringent, demulcent, laxative	.
Onion	Allium spp. many species	.	antiseptic, diuretic	banishing, healing, protection, purifying
Orange	Citrus sinensis	Love Fruit, Sweet Orange	.	aphrodisiac, balancing, fertility, good fortune, happiness, healing, love, prosperity, purification, tranquility
Orange, Bitter	see Neroli	.	.	.
Orchid	Orchis spp	Salep, Satyrion Root	.	balancing, love, passion, protection, spirituality, tranquility
Oregeno	Origanum vulgare	Mountain Mint, Spanish Thyme, Wild Marjoram	carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, rubefacient, stimulant, tonic	happiness, health, love, prosperity, protection
Orris Root	see Iris	.	.	.
Osha Root	Ligusticum porteri	Bear Medicine, Colorado Cough Root, Wild Lovage	.	protection

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also Known As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Palmarosa	Cymbopogon martini	.	.	Hunting
Palmetto, Saw	Serenoa repens, Sabal Serrulata	Dwarf Palmetto, Pan Palm, Sabal	anti-catarrhal, antiseptic, diuretic, sedative, tonic	.
Palo Azul	Eysenhardtia polystachya	.	.	hex breaking
Palo Santo	Lignum vitae	Holy Wood	.	.
Papaya	Carica papaya	Mamao, Paw Paw, Tree Melon	.	love, protection
Papyrus	Cyperus papyrus	.	.	protection
Parsley	Petroselinum crispum, P. sativum	Devil's Oatmeal, Garden Parsley, March, Rock Parsley, Rock Selinen	anti-spasmodic, aperient, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypotensive	endings, fertility, good fortune, happiness, healing, passion, protection, purification, spirituality, vitality
Parsley Piert	Alchemilla arvensis	Field Lady's Mantle, Parsley Breakstone, Parsley Piercestone	demulcent, diuretic, lithotryptic, refrigerant	.
Partridge Berry	Mitchella repens	Checkerberry, Deerberry, Hive Vine, One-berry, Squaw Vine, Squawberry, Twin-berry, Winter Clover	alterative, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, parturient, tonic	.
Pasque Flower	Anemone pulsatilla	Meadow Anemone, Pasque Flower, Pulsatilla, Wind Flower	antibacterial, anti-spasmodic, nervine	.
Passion Flower	Passiflora incarnata	Apricot Vine, Flower of the Five Wounds, Maypop, Passiflora, Water Lemon	anodyne, anti-spasmodic, hypnotic, hypotensive, nervine	emotional balance, friendship, love, prosperity, sleep, tranquility
Patchouli	Pogostemon patchouli, P. heyeanus	.	.	banishing, creativity, energy, exorcism, fertility, growth, happiness, hex breaking, love, passion, memory, passion, prosperity, protection, release, strength, tranquility substitute for graveyard dust
Pau D'arco	Tabebuia avellinada	Bow Wood, Lapacho, Taheebo	.	ritual healing of severe diseases
Peach	Prunus persica	.	.	exorcism, fertility, longevity, love, wishes
Pear, Balsam	Momordica charantia	Bitter Melon	.	.
Pear, Prickly	Nopal opuntia	Nopal	.	.
Pecan	Carya illinoensis	Sweet Pecan (actually in Hickory family)	.	employment, fertility, prosperity
Pellitory-of-the-wall	Parietaria officinalis, P. diffusa	Lichwort	demulcent, diuretic, laxative, refrigerant, rubefacient, sialagogue	.
Pennyroyal	Mentha pulegium, Hedeoma pulegioides	American Pennyroyal, European Pennyroyal, Lurk-in-the-Ditch, Mock Pennyroyal, Mosquito Plant, Pudding Grass, Run-by-the-ground, Squaw Mint, Squaw Balm, Stinking Balm, Thickweed, Tickweed	carminative, diaphoretic, stimulant, emmenagogue	endings, love, peace, protection, purification, release, strength, tranquility
Peony	Paeonia albiflora, P. lactiflora, P. officinalis, P. suffruticosa	.	antispasmodic, tonic	balances, exorcism, good fortune, protection, spirituality
Pepper	Piper nigrum	Black, Green or White (depends only on when harvested), King of Spices, Peppercorn	anthelmintic, antiperiodic, antipyretic, carminative, expectorant, febrifuge, resolvent, rubefacient, stimulant	banishing negativity, courage, cursing, exorcism, hex breaking, passion, protection
Pepper Tree	Schinus Molle, S. spp	Christmasberry Tree, Florida Holly	.	healing, protection, purification
Pepper, African	Capsicum frutescens	African Red Pepper, American Pepper, Bird Pepper, Capsicum, Cayenne, Chili Pepper, Cockspur Pepper, Garden Pepper, Goat's Pepper, Pod Pepper	.	.
Pepper, Green	see Pepper	.	.	.
Pepper, Guinea	see Grains of Paradise	.	.	love, protection
Pepper, Long	Piper longum	Dried Catkins	analgesic, anthelmintic, aphrodisiac, carminative, expectorant	.
Periwinkle	Vinca major (Greater Periwinkle), V. minor (Lesser Periwinkle), V. rosea (Madagascar Periwinkle)	Early Flowering Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle, Lesser Periwinkle, Madagascar Periwinkle	anti-scorbutic, astringent, purgative, sedative, tonic	love within partnership, passion, mental powers, prosperity, protection
Persimmon	Diospyros spp	.	.	good fortune, healing
Peruvian Bark	Cinchona succirubra	Red Bark, Jesuits' Powder, Cinchona Bark,	astringent, febrifuge, tonic	.
Pimento	see Allspice	.	.	.
Pimpernel, Scarlet	Anagallis arvensis	Adder's Eyes, Poor Man's Weatherglass, Shepherd's Barometer	diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant	health, protection
Pine, Norfolk Island	Araucariaceae spp	.	.	protection
Pine, White	Pinus strobus	Weymouth Pine	demulcent, diuretic, expectorant	.
Pineapple	Ananas comosus	.	.	chastity, good fortune, prosperity
Pipsissewa	Chimaphila umbellata	Ground Holly, Love-in-winter, Rheumatism Weed	diuretic, astringent, tonic, alterative, vesicants, rubefacients, anti-catarrhal	fluid well being, prosperity, spirit calling
Pitcher Plant	Sarracenia purpurea	Fly-catcher, Fly-trap,	tonic, laxative, stomachic, diuretic,	.
Plantain	Plantago lanceolata, P. major, P. media	Broad-leaved Plantain, Cuckoo's Bread, Englishman's Foot, Greater Plantain, Ribwort, Ripple Grass, Round-leaved Plantain, Snakeweed, Soldier's Herb, Waybread, White Man's Foot Steps	anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, astringent, demulcent, deobstruent, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, laxative, refrigerant, stimulant, styptic, vulnerary	house + business blessing, protection, removes weariness, strength
Plantain, Ispaghul	Plantago ovata, P. Ispaghula.	Ispaghula, Spogel Seed,	anti-catarrhal, anti-diarrheal, anti-inflammatory, astringent, demulcent, laxative	.
Plumeria	see Frangipani	.	.	.
Poke Root	Phytolacca americana	Cancer Root, Inkberry, Pigeon Berry, Poke Root, Red Ink Plant, Red Weed	.	courage, find lost objects, hex breaking, inks
Polypody, Common	Polypodium vulgare	Brake Root, Oak Fern, Polypody of the Oak, Rock Brake, Rock of Polypody, Wall Fern	.	.
Pomegranate	Punica granatum	Granada, Grenade, Grenadier	.	fertility, good fortune, prosperity, wishes
Poplar	see Aspen	.	.	.
Poplar, Black	Populus nigra	.	.	courage, defense
Poplar, White	Populus alba, P. tremuloides	American Aspen, American Poplar, Quaking Aspen, White Poplar	anodyne, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antiseptic, bitter tonic, cholagogue, febrifuge, tonic	eloquence, prosperity
Poppy	Papaver somniferum	Mawseed, Opium Poppy, White poppy (it's NOT white in color)	anodyne, antispasmodic, astringent, calmative, diaphoretic, expectorant, hypnotic, sedative, stimulant - (laudanum, morphine, opium, codeine)	clarity, compassion, dreams, fertility, good fortune, invisibility, love, passion, prosperity, sleep, spirituality, tranquility
Potato	Solanum tuberosum	.	.	good fortune, healing, health, image magic, prosperity
Primrose	Primula vulgaris	.	astringent, antispasmodic, emetic, vermifuge	love, protection
Primrose, Evening	Cenothera biennis Oenothera biennis, O. hookeri	Evening Star, Fever Plant, Field Primrose, Night Willow Herb, Primrose, Scabish, Scurvish, Tree Primrose	astringent, menopause, pms, sedative	hunting
Prunella	Prunellae vulgaris	All Heal, Self Heal	anti-hypertensive vasodilator, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, diuretic	.
Psyllium	Plantago arenaria, P. indica, P. ispagula P. ovata, P. psyllium	Flea Seed	demulcent, diuretic, emollient, laxative	.
Puncture Vine	Tribulus terrestris, T. lanuginosus, T. aeylanicus	Small Caltrops, Goats Head, Tribulus Terrestris	analgesic, aphrodisiac, diuretic, lithotriptic, nervine, rejuvenative, tonic	.
Purslane	Portulaca oleracea	.	.	good fortune, happiness, love, protection, sleep
Purslane, Golden	Portulaca sativa	Garden Purslane, Pigweed	anti-inflammatory, expectorant, refridgerant, vermifuge, vulnerary	.

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also.Known.As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Quassia	Picraena excelsa	Bitter Ash, Bitter Wood, Jamaica Quassia	antispasmodic, bitter, emetic, irritant, narcotic, stomachic, tonic, vermicide	compassion, harmony, love, protection, release
Queen's Delight	Stillingia sylvatica	Queen's Root, Silver Leaf	alterative, anti-scrofulas, emetic, expectorant, hepatic, purgative, sialagogue	.
Quince	Cydonia vulgaris, C. spp	.	astringency, mucilaginous	good fortune, happiness, love, protection

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also Known As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Radish, Black	Raphanus niger	Spanish Black Radish	.	.
Radish�Horse	Armoracia rusticana, Cochlearia armoracia	Great Mountain Root, Great Raifort, Mountain Radish, Red Cole	antiseptic, aperient, diuretic, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic	.
Ragweed	see Ambrosia	.	.	courage
Raspberry, Red	Rubus idaeus, R. spp	Bramble, Bramble of Mount Ida, Hindberry, Reapberry, Wild Red Raspberry	alterative, antacid, anti-emetic, astringent, hemostatic, laxative, parturient, purgative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, Vulnerary	healing, love, promotes sleep visions, protection
Red Root	Ceanothus Americanus	New Jersey Tea, Wild Snowball	astringent, antispasmodic, anti-syphilitic, expectorant, sedative	.
Rhubarb	Rheum officinale, R. spp.	.	alterative, anthelmintic, antipyretic, atonic indigestion, bitter tonic, cathartic, hemostatic, laxative, purgative, stomachic	.
Rhubarb, English	Rheum rhaponticum	Bastard Rhubarb, Garden Rhubarb, Sweet Round-leaved Dock	astringent, bitter, laxative, purgative, stomachic	.
Rhubarb, Monk's	Rumex alpinus	Garden Patience	astringent, purgative, stomachic	.
Rhubarb, Turkey	Rheum palmatum, R. rhaponticum	China Rhubarb, East Indian Rhubarb	aperient, astringent, purgative, stomachic, tonic	.
Rice	Oryza sativa	.	demulcent, refrigerant	.
Root, Black	Leptandra virginica	Beaumont Root, Culvers Physic, Culvers Root, Physic Root, Tall Speedwell, Tall Veronica, Whorlywort	anti-spasmodic, cathartic, cholagogue, diaphoretic, emetic, hepatic, laxative	.
Root, Blood	Sanguinaria canadensis	Red Paint Root, Red Root, Tetterwort	anti-spasmodic, cardio-active, cathartic, emetic, expectorant, nervine, topical irritant	.
Root, Red	Ceanothus americanus	Jersey Tea, Mountain Sweet, Walpole Tea, Wild Snowball	astringent, expectorant, sedative	.
Rose	Rosa spp.	.	.	.
Rose, Briar	R. rubiginosa	.	.	.
Rose, Burnet	R. spinossissima	.	.	.
Rose, Cabbage	R. centifolia	.	.	.
Rose, Damask	R. damascus	.	.	.
Rose, Dog	R. canina	.	.	.
Rose, Downy	R. villos	.	.	.
Rose, Musk	R. muscatta	.	.	.
Rose, Red	R. gallica	.	.	.
Rose, Sweet Briar	R. rubiginosa	.	.	.
Rose, Wild	R. arvensis	.	.	.
Rosemary	Rosmarinus officinalis	Compass Plant, Compass Weed, Dew of the Sea, Elf Leaf, Garden Rosemary, Our Lady's Rose, Polar Plant, Rosemary Plant, Sea Dew	anti-depressive, anti-microbial, anti-spasmodic, astringent, carminative, cephalic, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, nervine, rubefacient, stimulant, tonic	animal healing, blessings, clarity, confidence, courage, determination, endings, energy, exorcism, fidelity, good fortune, happiness, healing, health, house + business blessing, inspiration, love, passion, protection, purification, release, sleep, spirituality, strength, tranquility, wisdom
Rowan	Sorbus aucuparia	Delight of the Eye, Mountain Ash, Quickbane, Sorb Apple, Wild Ash, Witch's Bane, Witchen, Witchwood	.	good fortune, healing, house + business blessing, inspiration, protection, spirituality, success, wisdom Most Magical of all trees, used for wands and amulets.
Rue	Ruta graveolens	Countryman's Treacle, Garden Rue, German Rue, Herb-of-Grace, Herbygrass, Mother of the Herbs	anthelmintic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, emetic, ernmenagogue, irritant, pectporal, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic	clarity, exorcism, freedom, good fortune, healing, health, hex breaking, house + business blessing, inspiration, love, protection, purification, renewal, spirituality, wisdom
Rue, Goat's	Galega officinalis	French Lilac, Goats Rue, Italian Fitch	anthelmintic, diaphoretic, diuretic, galactogogue, hypoglycemic	healing, hex breaking, positive focus, protection, spirituality
Rue, Meadow	Thalictrum polygamum, T. pubescens, T. spp	.	.	divination
Rue, Wall	Asplenium Ruta muraria	Tenwort, White Maidenhair	.	.

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also Known As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Sacred Bark	see Buckthorn, California	.	.	.
Safflower	Carthamus tinctorius	American Saffron, Bastard Saffron, Dyer's Saffron, False Saffron, Parrot Plant	diaphoretic, diuretic, laxative	.
Saffron	Crocus saffron, C. sativus	American Saffron, Autumn Crocus, Bastard Saffron, Crocus, Dyer's Saffron, Parrot's Corn, Spanish Saffron, Thistle Saffron	alterative, anodyne, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, appetizer, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, rejuvenative, sedative, stimulant	aphrodisiac, clairvoyance, healing
Saffron, Meadow	Colchicum autumnale	Naked Ladies	anti-rheumatic, cathartic, diuretic, emetic, purgative, sedative	.
Sage, Bethlehem	see Spearmint	.	.	.
Sage, Clary	Salvia sclarea	Clary, Clear Eye, See Bright, Eyebright	antispasmodic, astringent, balsamic, carminative, pectoral, stomachic, tonic	aphrodisiac, calming, creativity, happiness, love, prosperity, protection, spirituality, tranquility, wisdom
Sage, Common	Salvia officinalis, S. spp	Broad-leaved White Sage, Dalmation Sage, Garden Sage, Narrow-leaved White Sage, Purple Top Sage, Red Sage, Sage	anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, aromatic, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, nervine, stimulant, stomachic, sudorific, tonic, vermifuge	clarity, creativity, healing, health, inspiration, love, passion, prosperity, protection, purification, spirituality, tranquility, wisdom, wishes
Sage, White	Salvia apiana	.	.	attuning to spirit world, centering, cleansing, clear negativity, consecration, health, protection, purifying, wisdom, wishes
Sage, Wood	Teucrium scorodonia	Ambroise, Garlic Sage, Hind Heal, Large-leaved Germander, Sage-leaved Germander	alterative, astringent tonic, bitter, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, tonic, vermifuge	.
Salep Orchid	Allium Macleani, Orchis mascula, O. latifolia, O. laxiflora	.	invigorative, restorative, tonic	.
Sandalwood	Santalum album	Chandana, Sandal, Sanders Wood, Santal, White Sandalwood, White Saunders, Yellow Sandalwood	alterative, antibacterial, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, disinfectant, diuretic, expectorant, hemostatic, refrigerant, sedative, stimulant	animal healing, awareness, concentration, exorcism, good fortune, healing, passion, protection, purification, spirituality, wishes
Sandalwood, Red	Pterocarpus santalinus	Red Saunders, Rubywood, Red Santal Wood, Santel (Not a true Sandalwood, but often used as such.)	astringent, tonic	fidelity, honesty, love, protection
Sanicle	Sanicula marilandica	American Sanicle, Black Sanicle, Black Snakeroot, Butterwort, Pool Root, Sanicle, Sanicle Root, Wood Sanicle	alterative, astringent, depurative, discutient, expectorant, nervine, vulnerary	.
Sanicle, Wood	Sanicula Europaea	Poolroot, Self-Heal	alterative, anti-catarrhal, anti-inflammatory, astringent, pectoral, vulnerary	.
Sarsaparilla	Smilax aristolachiaefolia, S. officinalis, S. spp	Black Creeper, Rabbit Root, Red Sarsaparilla, Shot Bush, Small Spikenard, Spanish Sarsaparilla, Wild Licorice	alterative tonic, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic	health, love, prosperity, purification, sexual vitality
Sarsaparilla, American	Aralia nudicaulis	False Sarsaparilla, Rabbit Root, Shot Bush, Small Spikenard, Wild Liquorice, Wild Sarsaparilla	alterative, diaphoretic, pectoral, sudorific	.
Sarsaparilla, Indian	Hemidesmus Indica	.	alterative, tonic, anti-rheumatic, anti-scrophulatic, diuretic	.
Sarsaparilla, Jamaica	Smilax ornata	Red-bearded Sarsaparilla	alterative, anti-rheumatic, tonic	.
Sarsaparilla, Wild	Aralia nudicaulis	Bamboo Brier, Smilax Sarsaparilla	alterative, anti-syphilitic, tonic	.
Sassafras	Sassafras albidum, S. officinale	Ague Tree, Cinnamon Wood, Fennel Wood, Sassafras	alterative, anodyne, antiseptic, diaphoretic, diuretic, stimulant	compassion, healing, health, love, prosperity, purification
Satyrion	see Orchid	.	.	.
Savory	Satureia spp	.	.	mental powers
Savory, Summer	Satureia hortensis	.	carminative, expectorant	.
Savory, Winter	Satureia montana	.	.	.
Saw Palmetto	Sabal Serrulata	.	.	exorcism, healing, passion, protection, spirituality
Scabious, Devil's Bit	Scabiosa succisa	Devil's Bit, Premorse Scabious	demulcent, diaphoretic, febrifuge	.
Scabious, Field	Scabiosa arvensis	.	cardiac, diaphoretic, pectoral, vulnerary	.
Scabious, Lesser	Scabiosa columbaria	.	.	.
Scurvy Grass	Cochlearia officinalis	Spoonwort	antiscorbutic, aperient, diuretic, stimulant	.
Sea Onion	Urginea maritima	Red Squill, Squill (Not the same as the flower named Blue Squill)	.	hex breaking, prosperity, protection, success
Sedge, Sweet	Acorus calamus	Calamus, Cinnamon Sedge, Gladdon, Myrtle Grass, Myrtle Sedge, Sweet Cane, Sweet Flag, Sweet Myrtle, Sweet Root, Sweet Rush	bitter, carminative, stimulant	.
Self-heal	Prunella vulgaris	All-heal, Blue Curls, Brunella, Heart of the Earth, Hook-heal, Prunella, Slough-heal	astringent, styptic, tonic	.
Senega	Polygala Senega	Milkwort, Mountain Flax, Rattlesnake Root, Seneca, Seneka, Snake Root	cathartic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue, expectorant, sialogogue	.
Senna	Cassia senna, C. acutifolia, C. officinalis, C. spp	Alexandrian Senna, American Senna, Cassia Senna, Egyptian Senna, Nubian Senna, Wild Senna,	alterative, antipyretic, cathartic, diuretic, laxative, purgative, vermifuge	love, passion
Sesame	Sesamum indicum, S. orientale, S. trifoliatum, S. luteum	.	aphrodisiac, demulcent, diuretic, emmenagogue, emollient, galactogogue, laxative, rejuvenative, tonic, demulcent	passion, prosperity
Shallot	Allium cepa	Onion	.	purification
Shepherd's Purse	Capsella bursa-pastoris	Blindweed, Case Weed, Cocowort, Lady's Purse, Mother's Heart, Pepper Grass, Pepper-and-Salt, Pick-pocket, Rattle Pouches, Shepherd's Bag, Shepherd's Heart, Shepherd's Scrip, Shepherd's Sprout, St. Anthony's Fire, St. James' Weed, St. James' Wort, Toywort, Witch's Pouches	anti-catarrhal, anti-diarrhareal, anti-inflammatory, anti-scorbutic, astringent, detergent, diuretic, hemostyptic, stimulant, styptic, vulnerary	.
Silverweed	Potentilla anserina	Goose Tansy, Goosewort, More Grass, Prince's Feathers, Silvery Cinquefoil, Trailing Tansy, Wild Agrimony	diuretic, hepatic, lithotrypitic	good fortune, prosperity, success
Skullcap	Scutellaria lateriflora	American Skullcap, Blue Pimpernel, Blue Skullcap, European Skullcap, Greater Skullcap, Helmet Flower, Hooded Willow Herb, Hoodwort, Mad Dogweed, Quaker Bonnet, Mad Weed, ,Mad-Dog Scullcap, Madweed, Virginian Skullcap	anti-spasmodic, astringent, hypotensive, nervine, tonic	commitment, everlasting fidelity, love, relaxation, tranquility
Smartweed	Polygonum hydropiper, P. persicaria	Bloodwort, Lady's Thumb, Pepper Plant, Red Knees, Smartass, Water Pepper	diuretic, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, stimulant	clarity, prosperity
Snake Root	see Senega	.	.	.
Snake Root, Virginia	Aristolochia serpentaria	Birthwort, Pelican Flower, Red River Snakeroot, Serpentary, Snakeweed, Texas Snakeroot, Virginian Snakeroot	bitter, diaphoretic, emetic, stimulant, tonic	good fortune
Snowdrop	Galanthus nivalis	Bulbous Violet, Fair-maid-of-February,	emmenagogue, digestive, resolutive	.
Soapwort	Saponaria officinalis	Bouncing Bet, Bruisewort, Crow Soap, Fuller's Herb, Latherwort, Soaproot, Sweet Betty, Wild Sweet William	alterative, diaphoretic, tonic	healing, protection, strength
Soapwort Root, Egyptian	Gypsophila struthium	.	alterative, anti-rheumatic, anti-scrofulous, diaphoretic, hepatic, tonic	.
Solomon's Seal	Convallaria polygonatum	Lady's Seals, St. Mary's Seal	anti-inflammatory, astringent, demulcent, mucilaginous, restorative, tonic	cleansing, exorcism, hex breaking, protection
Sorrel, Garden	Rumex acetosa	Cuckoo Sorrow, Green Sauce, Sour Sauce, Sour Suds	anti-scrofulous, antiscorbutic, astringent, diuretic, hepatic, lithotryptic, refrigerant	.
Sorrel, Sheep's	Rumex acetosella	Field Sorrel	diaphoretic, diuretic, refrigerant	.
Sorrel, Wood, Creeping	Oxalis corniculata, O. stricta	Weedy Oxalis, Yellow Wood Sorrel	antiscorbutic, appetizing, astringent, refrigerant	.
Sorrell, French	Rumex scutatus	Buckler-shaped Sorrel	.	.
Sorrell, Wood	Oxalis acetosella	Fairy Bells, Hallelujah, Sour Trefoil, Stickwort, Stubwort, Three-leaved Grass, Wood Sour	antiscorbutic, diuretic, refrigerant	healing, health
Southernwood	Artemisia abrotanum	Appleringie, Appleringie, Lad's Love, Old Man	anthelmintic, antiseptic, deobstruent, emmenagogue, tonic	.
Sow-thistle	Sonchus oleraceus, S. spp	Blue Sow-thistle, Hare's Lettuce, Hare's Thistle	.	invisibility, protection, stamina, strength
Speedwell	Veronica beccabunga	Beccabunga, Brooklime, Mouth-smart, Neckweed, Water Pimpernel, Water Purslain	diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge	.
Spikenard	see Lavender	.	.	.
Spikenard, American	Aralia racemosa	Indian Root, Indian Spikenard, Life of Man, Old Man's Root, Pettymorell, Spignet	alterative, diaphoretic, pectoral, stimulant	.
Spikenard, Ploughman's	Inula conyza	Cinnamon Root, Great Fleabane, Horse Heal	emmenagogue, insecticide, vulenary	.
Spindle Tree	Euonymus atropurpureus, E. Europoeus	Burning Bush, Dogwood, Indian Arrowroot, Pigwood, Prickwood, Skewerwood	alterative, cholagogue, diuretic, expectorant, hepatic stimulant, laxative, tonic	.
Spleenwort, Common	Asplenium ceterach	Finger Fern, Scaly Fern	.	.
Spurge	see Euphorbia	.	.	protection
Squaw Root	Cimicifuga racemosa	Black Snake Root, Bugbane, Bugwort, Cohosh, Rattle Root, Rattleweed, Richweed	.	love, passion, prosperity
Squaw Vine	Mitchella repens	Checkerberry, Deerberry, One-berry, Partridgeberry, Winter Clover	astringent, diuretic, parturient, tonic	.
Squill	Urginea scilla	Red Squill, Maritime Squill, White Squill	anti-inflammatory, diuretic, emetic	.
St. Jame's Wort	Capsella bursa pastoris	Blindweed, Capsella, Caseweed, Cocowort, Mother's Heart, Pickpocket, Rattle Pouch, Shepherd's Purse, Witch's Pouch	.	.
St. John's Plant	see Mugwort	.	.	.
St. John's Bread	see Carob	.	.	.
St. John's Wort	Hypericum formosum, H. perforatum	Amber, Goat Weed, Hardhay, Hypericum, John's Wort, Klamath Weed, Rosin Rose, St. Joan's Wort, Tipton Weed, Touch-and-heal	anti-depressant, antispasmodic, astringent, expectorant, nervine, vulnerary, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, stomachic, tonic, anthelmintic, antibilious, pectoral, vermifuge,	confidence, courage, exorcism, fertility, good fortune, happiness, healing, health, hex breaking, love, protection, purification, release, spirituality, strength
Star of Bethlehem	Ornithogalum umbellatum	Bath Asparagus, Dove's Dung, Star of Hungary	.	.
Stavesacre	Delphinium staphisagria	Lousewort	cathartic, emetic, vermifuge	.
Stillingia	Stillingia sylvatica	Queen's Delight, Queen's Root	.	spirituality
Stone Root	Collinsonia Canadensis	Hardback, Heal-all, Horsebalm, Horseweed, Knob Root, Knobweed, Knot Root, Ox-balm, Richleaf, Richweed	anti-lithic, antispasmodic, astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, sedative, tonic	.
Storax	Liquidambar orientalis	Liquid Storax, Liquid Ambar	antiseptic, expectorant, stimulant	.
Strawberry	Fragaria vesca	.	astringent, diuretic, laxative	.
Suma	see Gingseng, Amazon	.	.	.
Sumach, Smooth	Rhus glabra	Pennsylvania Sumach, Upland Sumach	antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, refrigerant, tonic	.
Sumach, Sweet	Rhus aromatica	Fragrant Sumach	anti- diabetic, astringent, diuretic	.
Sumbul Root	Ferula sumbul	Euryangium Musk Root	.	good fortune, health, love, spirituality
Sundew	Drosera rotundifolia	Dew Plant, Lustwort, Round-leaved Sundew, Youthwort	anti-spasmodic, demulcent, expectorant	.
Sunflower	Chrysanthemum Peruvianum, Helianthus annuus	Marigold of Peru	diuretic, expectorant	energy (sun), fertility, health, power, protection, wisdom, wishes
Swallowort, Giant	Calotropis gigantea, Asclepias gigantea	.	alterative, anesthetic, antiperiodic, cardiac, diaphoretic, digestive, emetic, paralytic, purgative, resolvent, stomachic, tonic	.
Sweet Pea	Lathyrus odoratus	.	.	affection, chastity, courage, friendship, good fortune, love, loyalty, strength
Sweetgrass	Hierochloe odorata	.	.	calls spirits, tranquility, unity

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also Known As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Tamarind	Tamarindus indica	American Larch, Black Larch, Hackmatack	antiseptic, astringent, cathartic, febrifuge, laxative, refrigerant	.
Tamarisk	Tamarix gallica, T. mannifera, T. spp	Salt Cedar Plant	.	exorcism, protection
Tansy	Tanacetum vulgare	Batchelor's Buttons, Bitter Buttons, Buttons, Common Tansy, Ginger Plant, Golden Buttons, Hindheel, Parsley Fern	anthelmintic, aromatic, bitter, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, stimulant, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary	healing, health, invisibility, immortality, protection
Tarragon	Artemisia Dracunculus	Little Dragon	.	compassion, confidence, courage, healing, love, protection, strength
Tea Tree	Melaleuca alternifolia	Australian Tea Tree	analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-microbial, anti-parasitic, antiviral, balsamic, cardio-tonic, cicatrisant, general tonic, immuno-tonic, neuro-tonic, phlebo-tonic, vulnerary	clarity, harmony
Thistle	magical true for all types?? not sure!	.	.	exorcism, healing, hex breaking, protection, strength
Thistle, Blessed	Carbenia benedicta	Holy Thistle, St. Benedict Thistle	diaphoretic, emetic, emmenagogue, stimulant, tonic	energy, good fortune, happiness, hex breaking, purification, vitality
Thistle, Milk	Silybum marianum	Our Lady's Thistle, Marian Thistle, Wild Artichoke	diaphoretic, emetic, emmenagogue, stimulant, tonic	attention getting, perseverance
Thornapple	see Datura	.	.	.
Thyme	Thymus serpyllum, T. vulgaris	Garden Thyme, Mother of Thyme, Wild Thyme	anthelmintic, anti-microbial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, resolvent, stimulant, tonic	concentration, confidence, courage, death, healing, love, prosperity, protection, purification, sleep, spirituality, success
Thyme, Cat	see Germander, American	.	.	.
Toadflax	Linaria vulgaris	Brideweed, Buttered Haycocks, Calves' Snout, Churnstaff, Devil's Head, Devils' Ribbon, Doggies, Dragon-Bushes, Eggs-and-bacon, Flaxweed, Larkspur Lion's Mouth, Monkey Flower, Rabbits, Snapdragon, Toad, Yellow Rod	anti-scrofulas, astringent, detergent, diuretic, hepatic, purgative	hex breaking, protection
Toadflax, Ivy-leaved	Linaria cymbalaria	Aaron's Beard, Climbing Sailor, Creeping Jenny, Ivywort, Mother of Millions, Mother of Thousands, Oxford Weed, Pennywort, Rabbits, Roving Jenny, Thousand Flower, Wandering Jew	anti-scorbutic	.
Tobacco	Nicotiana tabacum	.	.	healing, purification
Tonka	Coumarouma odorata, Dipteryx odorata	Coumaria Nuts, Tonquin Beans	aromatic, cardiac, narcotic, tonic	attract heart's desire, courage, good fortune, healing, health, love, prosperity, strength, success, wishes
Tree of Heaven	Ailanthus glandulosa	Chinese Sumach, Tree of the Gods	antispasmodic, astringent, cardiac depressant, laxative, vermifuge	.
Trefoil	Lotus americanus (Prairie Trefoil), L. corniculatus (Bird's Foot Trefoil) Many types - best known trefoils are clover.	.	.	protection
Trefoil, Marsh	Menyanthes trifoliata	Bean Trefoil, Bitter Trefoil, Bitterworm, Bog Myrtle, Bogbean, Brook Bean, Buckbean, Marsh Clover, Marsh Trefoil, Moonflower, Water Shamrock	anthelmintic, anti-rheumatic, bitter, cathartic, cholagogue, diuretic, emetic, tonic	.
Trefoil, Tick	Desmodium canadense, D. spp	Beggarweed, Tickseed	.	.
Tuberose	Polianthes spp	.	.	sensuality, tranquility
Turmeric	Curcuma longa, C. zedoaria	Curcuma	alterative, antheimintic, antibacterial, antibiotic, aromatic, carminative, stimulant, tonic, vulnerary, antiperiodic	confidence, courage, exorcism, hex breaking, passion, protection, purification, strength
Twitch Grass	see Grass, Couch	.	.	hex breaking

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also Known As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Unicorn Root	Aletris farinosa	Ague Grass, Ague Root, Aloe Root, Bitter Grass, Black Root, Blazing Star, Colic Root, Crow Corn, Devil's Bit, Star Root, Stargrass, Starwort, True Unicorn Root	carminative, cathartic, emetic, narcotic, tonic	hex breaking, protection
Unicorn Root, False	Chamaelirium luteum	Blazing Star Root, Devil's Bit, Helionas Root, Starwort	anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue, tonic, uterine tonic, vermifuge	passion, protection, purification
Unicorn, Oil of	see Cedar	.	.	.
Uva Ursi	Arbutus Uva Ursi	Bear Berry, Chipmunk's Apples, Hog Cranberry, Kinnikinnik, Manzanita, Mountain Box, Mountain Cranberry	astringent, diuretic, urinary tract tonic	spirituality

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also Known As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Valerian	Valeriana officinalis, V. spp	All-heal, Amantilla, American English Valerian, Bloody Butcher, Capon's Tail, English Valerian, Fragrant Valerian, Garden Heliotrope, Garden Valerian, Great Wild Valerian, Red Valerian, Setwall, St. George's Herb, Tobacco Root, Vandal Root, Vermont Valerian	anodyne, antispasmodic, carminative, emmenagogue, nervine, sedative, stimulant, tonic	exorcism, harmony, hex breaking, love, passion, protection, purification, sleep, tranquility
Valerian, American	Cypripedium pubescens, C. parviflorum	American Valerian, Lady's Slipper, Nerve Root, Noah's Ark, Yellow Lady's Slipper	.	.
Vanilla	Vanilla planifolia, V. spp	.	.	aphrodisiacs, clarity, energy, inspiration, love, passion, romance, spirituality, tranquility
Velvet Leaf	Chondrodendron tomentosum	.	antiseptic, anti-venom (snake), diuretic, aperient, lithotryptic, tonic	.
Verbena, Lemon	Lippia citriodora	Herb Louisa, Lemon-scented Verbena, Lemon Verbena	antispasmodic, carminative, febrifuge, sedative, stomachic	creativity, dreams, exorcism, happiness, hex breaking, love, prosperity, protection, purification, sleep, spirituality, success
Vervain	Verbena officinalis, V. hastata (Blue)	American Vervain, Blue Vervain, Brittanica, Enchanter's Herb, Enchanter's Plant, False Vervain, Herb of Enchantment, Herb of Grace, Herb of the Cross, Herba Sacra, Holy Herb, Holy Wort, Indian Hyssop, Juno's Tears, Pigeon's Grass, Pigeonwood, Purvain, Simpler's Joy, Traveler's Joy, Van Van, Verbena, Vervan, Wild Hyssop	anti-spasmodic, astringent, diaphoretic, emetic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, galactogogue, hepatic, hypotensive, nervine tonic, ophthalmic, sedative, sudorific, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary	anointing, calming, chastity, consecration, creativity, exorcism, healing, health, hex breaking, inspiration, love, passion, prosperity, protection, purification, release, sleep, success, tranquility, wisdom
Vetch	Vicia sativa (Common), V. villosa (Hairy), V. grandiflora (White), V. spp	.	.	fidelity
Vetivert	Vetivera zizanioides	Khus Khus	.	banishing, good fortune, hex breaking, love, prosperity, protection, success, tranquility
Violet	Viola odorata, V. cuculata (Blue)	Blue Violet, Heartsease, Little Faces, Sweet-scented Violet, Trayman, Viola, Wild Violet	alterative, anti-inflammatory, aperient, astringent, demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic, emetic, emollient, expectorant, laxative, ophthalmic, pectoral, sedative	aphrodisiac, banishing, contact animal guides, fidelity, good fortune, healing, honesty, justice, love, passion, protection, release, tranquility, virtue, wisdom, wishes
Violet, African	Saintpaulia ionantha	.	.	healing, protection, spirituality
Violet, Water	Hottonia palustris	Feather Foil, Water Milfoil, Water Yarrow	.	.
Virginia Creeper	Vitis Hederacea	American Ivy, Five-Leaved Ivy, Wood Vine	antispasmodic, aperient, cathartic, diaphoretic, diaphoretic, stimulant	.
Vitex	Vitex negundo, Vitex agnus castus	Agnus Castus, Chaste Tree, Chasteberry, Cloister Pepper, Five-leafed Chaste Tree, Monk's Pepper	alterative, analgesic, anti-parasitical, aromatic, cephalic, diuretic, emmanagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, nervine, tonic, vermifuge	.

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also Known As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Wahoo	Euonymus atropurpureus	Burning Bush, Dogwood, Indian Arrowroot, Pigwood, Prickwood, Skewerwood, Spindle Tree	.	courage, hex breaking, success
Wake Robin, American	Arum triphyllum	Devil's Ear, Dragon Root, Indian Turnip, Jack-in-the-pulpit, Memory Root, Pepper Turnip, Wild Turnip	anti-asthma, carminative, diaphoretic, expectorant	.
Walnut, Black	Juglans nigra	Jupiter's Nuts	alterative, anti-scorbutic, anti-scrofulous, astringent, detergent, laxative, sudorific, vermifuge	clarity, fertility, health, mental powers, wishes
Walnut, English	Juglans regia	.	.	.
Walnut, White	Juglans cinerea	Butternut	.	.
Watercress	Nasturtium officinale	Cress, Indian Cress, True Nasturtium	antiscorbutic, bitter	.
Willow	Salix alba	European Willow, Pussy Willow, Tree of Enchantment, White Willow, Witch's Aspirin	antiperiodic, astringent, tonic	compassion, consecration, exorcism, fertility, healing, hex breaking, love, protection, release, sleep
Willow, Pussy	Salyx nigra	Black American Willow	aphrodisiac, sedative, tonic	.
Willow-herb, Rose Bay	Epilobium angustifolium	Blood Vine, Blooming Sally, Flowering Willow, French Willow, Persian Willow, Purple Rocket, Rose Bay Willow	astringent, demulcent, tonic	.
Wintergreen	Gaultheria procumbens	Boxberry, Canada Tea, Checkerberry, Deerberry, Ground Berry, Mountain Tea, Partridge Berry, Teaberry, Wax Cluster	.	good fortune, healing, hex breaking, prosperity, protection, spirituality, sleep
Wintergreen, Large	Pyrola rotundifolia	Egyptian Mint, Round-leaved Wintergreen	astringent, diuretic, tonic, antispasmodic, anti-scropulous, ophthalmic	.
Winter's Bark	Drimys winteri	True Winter's Bark, Winter's Cinnamon, Wintera	antiscorbutic, stimulant, tonic	success
Winter's Bark, False	Cinnamodendron corticosum	Mountain Cinnamon, Red Canella	.
Wisteria	Wisteria floribunda. W. sinensis	.	.	balancing, spirituality
Witch Grass	Panicum capillare	.	.	exorcism, happiness, hex breaking, love, passion
Witch Hazel	Hamamelis virginiana	Snapping Hazelnut, Spotted Alder, Winterbloom	anodyne, anti-diarrheal, anti-inflammatory, astringent, sedative, tonic	banishing, chastity, healing, protection, renewal
Woad	Ivatis tinctoria	Dyer's Woad	anti-inflammatory, astringent, styptic	.
Wolf's Bane	see Aconite	.	.	.
Woodruff	Asperula odorata	.	.	prosperity, protection, purification, release, success, transformation
Wormwood	Artemisia absinthium	Absinthe, Crown for a King, Green Ginger, Old Woman, Southernwood	.	calling spirits, exorcism, hex breaking, love, protection, spirituality sacred to the Moon

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Common...Name	Latin...Name	Also Known As ...	Medical Properties	Other Properties
Yam, Wild	Discorea Villosa, D. batatas	Colic Root, Devil's Bones, Rheumatism Root	Antispasmodic	.
Yarrow	Achillea millefolium	Arrowroot, Bloodwort, Carpenter's Weed, Cloth of Gold, Death Flower, Devil's Nettle, Devil's Plaything, Eerie, Field Hops, Knight's Milfoil, Lady's Mantle, Milfoil, Nosebleed, Old Man's Mustard, Old Man's Pepper, Seven Year's Love, Snake's Grass, Soldier's Woundwort, Staunchweed, Thousand Seal, Thousand Weed, Wound Wort	.	banishing, courage, exorcism, fertility, friendship, good fortune, health, hex breaking, love, protection, release, spirituality, understand animal languages
Yerba Mate	Ilex paraguensis	Bat's Wing Herb, Hervea, Ilex Mate, Jesuit's Tea, Mate, Missionary's Tea, Paraguay Tea, St. Bartholomew's Tea	.	fidelity, love, passion, protection
Yerba Santa	Eriodictyon californicum	Bear's Weed, Consumptive's Weed, Gum Bush, Holy Herb, Mountain Balm, Tarweed	.	healing, health, spirituality
Yew	Taxus baccata	.	.	compassion, hex breaking, immortality, protection, tranquility
Ylang Ylang	Cananga odorata	Flower of Flowers	.	happiness, harmony, love, passion, opportunity, tranquility
Yohimbe	Pausinystalia yohimbe	.	.	love, passion
Yucca	Yucca baccata. Y. filamentosa. Y. glauca. et al	Guardian of the Desert, Needle Palm, Spanish Bayonet, Soapweed	.	connect with Earth Mother, protection, purification, transmutation

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