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| Devil's Nettle The hairy filaments of the leaves simultaneously cure headache and cause nosebleed. Used in powerful love charms, when picked in certain conditions, when worn around the neck in a bag it will bring the bearer good luck. Used in divination, and brought to weddings to give the couple seven years love, also used as a remedy for enchantments. Earth Apple Used to stop fatigue, stomach disorders and spasmodic coughs, but is also effective as a sedative. Prevents nightmares, and the wild variety is far superior to the cultivated plant. Soyah Effective against swollen and cold limbs, and also used as a tranquilizer and to increase mothers' milk. A mild ingredient in love charms, also used in the Imperius Potion, and used in protective wreaths. Star Flower Used to cure the bite of any venomous snake, and is effective as a help in digestion. Effective in driving away venomous creatures. Winter-Green Used to treat hangovers and headaches, and toothache. Has Otherworldly Properties. Irish Moss Good for the strenghtening the heart and when applied to wounds it helps to stop the bleeding. Jupiter's Staff Used against cough, asthma and hairloss, cramps, ear infection and frostbite. Widely used for returning children taken by the Sidhe, and it promotes long life. |
| Lamb's Tongue Used for fevers (of the Springtime), toothache, sores of any kind, and swollen legs. Used in divination to induce vivid dreams when brewed in tea, and is hung about a child's neck to prevent abduction by the Sidhe. Toads are believed to cure themselves by eating the leaves. |
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