vampireapologist: i think one of the most common dangers I run into in the edible and medicinal plant scene is the problem of “can you eat it” vs. “should you eat it” a lot of websites and books these days will be like “ten wild plants you can use to make tea” without then listing the actual use for … Continue reading →

slumberling: insertcheesywitchypunhere: BLOODROOT & MAGIC Bloodroot is used primarily for protection, warding off evil, and breaking hexes. It is also highly poisonous and can be used for powerful cursing. The juxtaposition! Bloodroot is also said to: protect your marriage invite love invite sex give you power and authority Photo source: http://alivestructures.blogspot.com/2011_04_01_archive.html Friendly toxicity reminder~Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) … Continue reading →

Baby witch here

vveepingwiccan: windvexer: bluegillespie: Can someone explain how you burn an herb? If something calls for mugwort, how do I burn it? Do I need it to be in oil form? Let me tell you the best damn way to burn small amounts of herbs for a ritual. A metal tea strainer just like the one … Continue reading Baby witch here →

do you perhaps have a big comprehensive list of herbs and their uses? i want to write it all down in my book of shadows so i don’t always have to search for it

sylvaetria: Hey there!My current favorite list of herbs is an herb compendium I downloaded from a Tumblr blog; it has a crap ton of plants and resins / incenses listed in a Microsoft Excel document, including botanical and alternate names, as well as planetary and elemental associations. Sadly, I can’t find the post right now, … Continue reading do you perhaps have a big comprehensive list of herbs and their uses? i want to write it all down in my book of shadows so i don’t always have to search for it →

⭐️🌿Sacred herbs of the Goddesses🌿⭐️

unabashedlyhauntednight: Aphrodite: Olive, cinnamon ,daisy ,cypress ,quince ,orris (iris), apple, myrtle.Aradia: Rue, vervainArtemis: Silver fir, amaranth, cypress, cedar, hazel, myrtle, willow, daisy, mugwort, date palmAstarte: Alder, pine, cypress, myrtle, juniperAthena: Olive, appleBast: Catnip, vervainBellona: BelladonnaBrigid: BlackberryCailleach: WheatCardea: Hawthorn, bean, arbutusCeres: Willow, wheat, bay, pomegranate, poppy, leek, narcissusCybele: Oak, myrrh, pineDemeter: Wheat, barley, pennyroyal, myrrh, rose, … Continue reading ⭐️🌿Sacred herbs of the Goddesses🌿⭐️ →

🌱🌾 BUDGET WITCHCRAFT: SPELL INGREDIENTS 🌱🌾

brazilianbruxa: Some are in plain sight, like fruits. Others, forgotten inside the spices drawer. Here’s a list of spell ingredients you probably already own and a few of their correspondences. Alfafa: Money, prosperity, Almond: Prosperity, money, wisdom Apple: Beauty, vanity, wisdom, love, fidelity, fertility, marriage Avocado: Beauty, lust, love Bacon: To increase earnings, forgiveness Banana: Fertility, prosperity, money Bay leaves: Protection, … Continue reading 🌱🌾 BUDGET WITCHCRAFT: SPELL INGREDIENTS 🌱🌾 →

Plant and Herb Properties by Name Masterpost

witchtips: A Acacia : Protection, Psychic Powers, Money and Love Spells Adam & Eve Roots : Love, Happiness Adders Tongue : Healing African Violet : Spirituality, Protection Agaric : Fertility Agrimony : Protection, Sleep Ague Root : Protection Alfalfa : Prosperity, Anti-Hunger, Money Alkanet : Purification, Prosperity Allspice : Money, Luck, Healing Almond : Money, … Continue reading Plant and Herb Properties by Name Masterpost →

Spiritual uses of herbs

galactic-minimoons: Anise- use under your pillow to prevent nightmares. used to drive off negativity, to restore lost youth, and used in purification baths. place around the magick circle to keep out negativity. Apples- put on altars for Samhain (it is considered to be a food for the dead). symbolic for immortality. use in love spells … Continue reading Spiritual uses of herbs →

remedicove: Making dried orange peel! These can be used for baths, hot teas or ciders, potpourri, or witchcraft! The process is extremely simple, and makes the entire house smell nice and fresh (which is also a good way to cleanse and banish negative energies in the home, as I’ve noticed). You can also do this … Continue reading →

Since one of the mods know herbs – any advice on where to get herbs online? I’m looking for rue, but I’m concerned about ordering some and getting a random bag of herbs instead.

witchyasks: I have a few places that I actually prefer to order herbs from, just because of how reliable they are, and the quality of the herbs are great as well too.Mountain Rose Herbs - Super recommend them! I actually order a lot of the herbs I use for teas from here if I don’t … Continue reading Since one of the mods know herbs – any advice on where to get herbs online? I’m looking for rue, but I’m concerned about ordering some and getting a random bag of herbs instead. →