|
Herb/Spice |
Planet |
Element |
Characteristics |
| Aloe Vera |
Moon |
Water |
The many benefits of Aloe have long been common
knowledge. Aloe is used internally for a variety of conditions and
externally it has proven to be beneficial for burns, including sunburns,
to heal and to eliminate pain. It is used on the skin to help reduce
blemishes and scarring and it's natural antiseptic properties make it
useful in wound care. Aloe is considered to have estrogenic properties
in ayurvedic medicine |
| Amaranth |
Saturn |
Fire |
"Love lies bleeding" is its folk name due to its
ability to reduce bleeding. Also used for diarrhea, ulcers and it is a
grain substitute. Magically it is used in love spells. |
| Angelica |
Venus |
Fire |
Angelica is a good herb to use for protection. The
roots can be used in a protective amulet and the dried leaves burned on
charcoal during the consecration ritual. Angelica, because of it's fire
element is useful for colds, upper respiratory infections, circulatory
problems, menstruation and menopause. |
| Aniseed |
Jupiter |
Air |
Anise is spicy and warm, great for coughs, colds,
gas, nausea and bloating. Magically it is used in protection and
purification rituals. It is good to use when working on balancing the
throat and naval chakras. |
| Balm of Gilead |
Saturn |
Water |
Neutral to warm energy. The buds of this large tree
are generally used in cough syrups and as expectorants. Good in an
amulet for heartbreak or in love spells and protection rituals. |
| Basil |
Mars |
Fire |
Basil is protective and promotes wealth. Can be
carried in an amulet or burned as ritual incense. Use sweet basil as a
tea to help with indigestion, nausea, fever, colds and bladder problems.
Also good for headaches and nervous conditions.. |
| Benzoin |
Sun |
Air |
A purifier. Use it when making incense for
purification rituals. |
| Caraway |
Mercury |
Air |
Use caraway in your love amulet to attract passion.
Medicinally it is made in a tea and consumed for indigestion. |
| Chamomile |
Venus |
Water |
This herb is calming internally and externally. It is
used for nervousness, digestion, cramps, insomnia, inflamed skin and
colicky or teething infants. Use it for meditation and around your home
for protection and to create a loving atmosphere. Use it for naval
chakra balancing. |
| Catnip |
Venus |
Water |
Lots of people know that catnip will make an old cat
frisky but it's good for humans too. Brew it into a tea and drink for
nervous stomach, diarrhea, insomnia. Used ritually by those who consider
a cat to be their familiar |
| Cinnamon |
Sun |
Fire |
Cinnamon is warming to internal organs and can be
beneficial in treating diarrhea, cramps, heartburn, stomach ache,
wheezing and back pain. If that isn't enough, it is reputed to help
balance insulin and is an overall tonic to improve the immune system.
Cinnamon is used as a male aphrodisiac and can be burned as incense in
love spells to draw the object of your desire. Cinnamon can be used to
promote spirituality when doing psychic work. |
| Cloves |
Sun |
Fire |
Good for circulation, digestion, nausea and oral pain
relief when the cloves are chewed. Use cloves in an amulet to ward off
bad aural vibrations from others. Use for balancing or healing the 5th
chakra. |
| Comfrey |
Saturn |
Water |
Comfrey's common name is knitbone. Used internally or
externally it is an amazing herb. It can speed the healing of wounds and
bones, sores and ulcers. It is an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever.
Carry as an amulet for travel, wealth and use the dried leaves for
incense. |
| Copal |
Sun |
Fire |
Traditionally Copal resin is used as incense in
protection, cleansing and purification ceremonies. The fragrance is
similar to frankincense but with a lighter and slightly more citrus
scent. |
| Coriander |
Mars |
Fire |
A protector of home and hearth. Use in love spells
and rituals for marital bliss. Use to eliminate water retention and
bloating. |
| Dandelion |
Jupiter |
Air |
Dandelion is a potent liver cleanser, diuretic, and
overall aid to digestion and hypoglycemia. Use dandelion for psychic
work such as divining. |
| Dragon's Blood |
Mars |
Fire |
Increases the effectiveness of other herbs that are
used with it. Dragon's blood is not really from a dragon. It's
actually a tree that goes by the botanical name "Dracaena draco". The
part used comes from the ripe fruit. In some varieties of the tree, a
resin from the sap is collected and used. It is used as a resin incense
mainly during purification ceremonies. |
| Eyebright |
Sun |
Air |
Used for clairvoyance, visions, psychic work of all
kinds. This herb has been used for centuries for sinus problems and for
the eyes in a cool, mild tea. Use for balancing or healing the 6th
chakra. |
| Frankincense |
Sun |
Fire |
Use to purify your sacred space and to elevate your
meditation to higher states. |
| Gardenia |
Moon |
Water |
Gardenia is strongly feminine. Use during moon
rituals as incense and/or diluted with an oil like jojoba or grape seed
and rubbed into the skin. It enhances a loving mood. |
| Garlic |
Mars |
Fire |
Garlic is a traditional protective herb but the
healing properties of garlic are world renowned. To list a few uses:
blood pressure, parasites, infections, headaches, nervous disorders,
colds, flu, fever, ear aches, sprains, skin disorders, congestion, etc.,
etc., etc... |
| Hawthorne |
Mars |
Fire |
Use in protection amulets and for happy
relationships. |
| Jasmine |
Jupiter |
Earth |
A feminine herb used to flavor teas, in scented oils
for the body and to bring love. |
| Juniper |
Sun |
Fire |
Use the dried berries in an amulet for protection and
to attract love. Juniper berries are used as flavorings in food and
juniper oil is used for urinary problems, arthritis and indigestion. Use
for balancing or healing the 3rd chakra. |
| Lavender |
Mercury |
Air |
Lavender is used as a sleep aid. The scent is deeply
relaxing. It is also widely used for healing the nerves, emotional
upset, depression and is especially effective when combined with
chamomile. Lavender is so gentle, a pure essential oil can be
applied to the skin without diluting. It is wonderful for healing burns
without scarring. Carry the dried blossoms in an amulet bag to attract
love. Use the blossoms as incense or the oil for love spells and
rituals. |
| Lemon balm |
Moon |
Water |
A strong aphrodisiac but -warning- also promotes
fertility. Use it also to soothe a broken heart. Lemon balm is a good
treatment for depression and for upset stomach, especially those
associated with nerves. Well tolerated by children with sensitive
tastes. |
| Lemon Verbena |
Venus |
Air |
Makes a woman attractive to a man. Carry it or wear
it in an amulet. Use it to heal wounds. |
| Lilac |
Venus |
Air |
A protective herb that banishes evil. |
| Mandrake Root, cut |
Mercury |
Earth |
This is the American Mandrake, not the European which
is getting to be extremely difficult to find, but it is used in exactly
the same way. All Mandrake regardless of origin is poisonous!
Mandrake is a strongly masculine herb that is widely used in incense. It
is good used with sex magic as it increases the sexual drive for both
male and female. It is used to draw love, money and just about anything
you desire. Recommended use is in amulets and poppets. Hang an amulet
with Mandrake from your bedpost to draw a lover or to protect a current
relationship. |
| Mugwort |
Venus |
Air |
Promotes psychic ability and astral projection. Use
for any kind of divining or psychic work. Used as a tea, Mugwort is
excellent for calming nerves or treating liver and stomach disorders.
The Chinese use a variety of mugwort, dried and shredded, to form it
into cigar shapes, then they light one end and pass it, in a clockwise
direction, over an afflicted area of the body. This technique is
effective for eliminating pain. American Indians use mugwort as a smudge
to chase away bad spirits. |
| Mullein |
Saturn |
Fire |
Mullein is traditionally used as a tea to relieve
coughing or to make a cough more productive. It can also be burned,
usually with other herbs, to obtain a similar effect. The herb has both
slight sedative and narcotic effects. It is also said to be useful in
banishing or protecting from evil spirits when burned, carried as an
amulet or hung by doors or windows. |
| Myrrh |
Moon |
Water |
Traditionally used with Frankincense but even alone
it is effective for purification and cleansing. A protective herb. One
of the best antiseptics around, in the plant world, it is another one of
those "snake oil" remedies. That is not meant to be derogatory, myrrh is
just an excellent all-around remedy. It is effective as a disinfectant
for wounds, hemorrhoids, mouthwash for pyorrhea and sore throat,
indigestion and gas, menstrual problems, arthritis, bronchial congestion
and as an antiviral remedy. Myrrh should not be taken in medicinal
quantities for more than two weeks. |
| Nutmeg |
Jupiter |
Air |
Aids in clairvoyance, divining and other psychic
work. Small amounts of nutmeg over a period of time can be used
medicinally for nervous disorders but large amounts can be poisonous.
Pregnant women should not used nutmeg medicinally as it increases the
chance of miscarriage. |
| Oak |
Sun |
Fire |
Oak is considered to be very powerful in magic and is
used to make wands and for protection against evil. Oak bark tea can be
used to treat diarrhea and bleeding. The bark and leaves can be boiled
or steamed and applied to bruises, swelling and injuries. |
| Orris Root |
Venus |
Water |
Powdered orris root is used in love spells. Carry the
root in an amulet bag to be more sexually appealing and for protection
from harm. |
| Passionflower |
Venus |
Water |
Passionflower has been used by herbalists to promote
calmness and restful sleep for over 200 years. Passionflower is useful
for anxiety, insomnia, restlessness and hyperactivity. It has been used
to relieve high blood pressure and for pain relief due to muscle tension
and emotional stress. Typically used in teas, tinctures and capsules. It
can also be burned in herbal incense blends. |
| Patchouli |
Saturn |
Earth |
An aphrodisiac for either sex. Can increase
fertility. |
| Pine |
Mars |
Air |
Used as a cleansing incense or smudge. Used as an
incense ingredient in money attracting spells. |
| Rose |
Venus |
Water |
Used in love spells and the petals are good for
carrying in amulet bags to attract good luck. |
| Rosemary |
Sun |
Fire |
Rosemary is a natural purifier. Diluted with oil, it
can be used to cleanse ritual items before using them. Hang fresh
rosemary at your front and back door to keep out evil. Rosemary is a
wonderful pain killer and a tea can be made from the fresh leaves to
stop a headache. Also good for indigestion, nausea and gas. |
| Rowan |
Sun |
Fire |
Twigs of rowan are used for wands and divining rods.
Leaves and bark can be used in protection rituals or in amulets. |
| Rue |
Sun |
Fire |
Rue is for protection. Like rosemary, it can be hung
at your front and back doors (or anywhere else you feel the need) to
keep evil at bay. Use rue in rituals or amulets to be protected from
negative influences. Rue has many beneficial medicinal uses but there
are other herbs with the same characteristics that are safer to use. It
should only be used under professional advisement but never during
pregnancy or nursing. |
| Sage, Culinary |
Jupiter |
Air |
Salvia Officinalis. Use for protection spells and to
cleanse and dedicate your home for your use. A wonderfully fragrant
incense slightly different from White Sage (Salvia apiana). Also good to
carry in amulets to bring wealth. This *Sage also has numerous healing
properties. It slows the flow of secretions so is useful in reducing
perspiration, night sweats, and the flow of milk when you are ready to
stop nursing. Also good for inflammatory conditions like sinus
congestion. Sage can be taken in a tea, up to three times a day, but for
no more than seven consecutive days out of thirty. Not to be ingested by
women who are pregnant as it may cause uterine contractions. Use for
balancing or healing the 5th chakra. |
| Sage, White Ceremonial |
Jupiter |
Air |
Salvia apiana is used as incense or as a smudge for
cleansing the sacred space during rituals, for purifying ritual tools
and clearing negative influences from around you or your home. Use to
cleanse and dedicate a new home for your use and to increase the
effectiveness of any ritual or spell work. White Sage Is a very strong
anti-inflammatory when taken as a tea or infusion, and may help reduce
ulcerative symptoms. Burns as smudge sticks or incense to fend off
infection. Recent research suggests that estrogen like constituents may
prove beneficial in menopausal and post-menopausal women. Not to be
ingested by women who are pregnant as it may cause uterine contractions.
Please keep dry and well sealed and Sage lasts for a very long time
since the smudging or incensing effectiveness is, in fact, enhanced by
drying. |
| Sandalwood |
Moon |
Air |
Use sandalwood alone or in combination with
frankincense as an incense during your full moon ceremony. Use it for
divination as it has the ability to bring your psychic ability to much
higher plane. |
| St John's Wort |
Sun |
Fire |
Use for balancing or healing the 6th chakra.
Magically and medicinally, St John's Wort has many of the same uses. It
helps you sleep and protects you from bad dreams and negative
influences. It relieves nervousness and depression and simply helps you
get on with life. |
| Valerian |
Venus |
Water |
Brings love, thwarts evil. It's gift is calming
effect and a peaceful nights sleep. For chronic insomnia, combine with
some of the other sleep inducing herbs listed.Use for balancing or
healing the root chakra. |
| Willow |
Moon |
Water |
Traditionally used with magic wands. Guards against
evil. Has medicinal properties similar to aspirin but has to be diluted
with other herbs or it can upset the stomach. |
| Wormwood |
Mars |
Air |
Wormwood is in the same family as mugwort and has
similar characteristics. Promotes psychic ability and astral projection.
Use for any kind of divining or psychic work. Wormwood is used
medicinally to eliminate parasites, treat malaria and fevers. Wormwood
has to used strictly according to dosing recommendations since some
sources claim excessive use can be "detrimental" to your health. |
