Herbal Magick
Practical Uses for Herbs: Dandruff Mix
Dandruff Mix together one measure each ofviolet leaves, peppermint, nettle, red clover,witch hazel and rosemary. Before shampooing,warm a quarter measure of the dried herbs intwo measures of water and...
Practical Uses for Herbs: Coughs
Coughs In 1.7 litres (3 pints) of boiling water,place a large quantity of peppermint leaves, 150ml (5 fl oz) of rum, 85 ml (3 fl oz) of lemon juice,25 g (1 oz) of cinnamon bark and 25 g (1 oz) ofcomfr...
Practical Uses for Herbs: Chapped Skin
Chapped Skin To 25 g (1 oz) of melted wax add110 g (4 oz) of glycerine and 4–5 drops of oil ofroses or rejuvenating oil. Warm until well mixedand apply as needed.
Practical Uses for Herbs: Chancre Sore
Chancre Sore Sorrel (approximately a handful) soaked in warm water until soft, then strained and drunk as a tea, will help clear them up
Practical Uses for Herbs: Burns
Burns A poultice made from wheat flour,molasses and baking soda will relieve a burnand often hasten the healing process
Practical Uses for Herbs: Bruises
Bruises Take 600 ml (1 pint) of almond oil and450 g (1 lb) each of Balm of Gilead and St John’sWort, which you should bruise by pounding ina pestle and mortar. Warm together over a lowflame. When the ...
Practical Uses for Herbs: Bee/Wasp Stings
Bee/Wasp Stings A drop of myrrh juice on thesting will help draw out the poison.
Practical Uses for Herbs: Athlete’s Foot
Besides keeping your feet dryand powdered with orris root, try a vinegarrinse of one cup of water and one teaspoon ofcider vinegar to which one tablespoon of thymeand red clover have been added. Soak ...
Practical Uses for Herbs: Acid Indigestion
Acid Indigestion Warm a cup of milk and steepfour eucalyptus leaves in it. Drink this to easediscomfort.
Practical Uses for Herbs
Herbs have always had extremely practicaluses in addition to magical properties.Traditionally, women who had learned theircraft as witches had also learned about thehealing properties of the herbs the...
Vervain
Vervain is feminine and is ruled by Venus withthe Element of Earth. Good for the ritualcleansing of sacred space, magical cleansingbaths and purification incenses, it should behung over the bed to pre...
Vanilla
Vanilla is feminine, ruled by Venus, and itsElement is Water. The bean is used in a lovecharms, while the oil is worn as an aphrodisiac.Mix it with sugar to make love infusions.
Valerian
Valerian is feminine and is ruled by Venus andthe Element of Water. One of the best sleepenhancers available, it also promotes love andrids your house of evil. It is said to protectagainst lightning.
Thyme
Thyme is a feminine herb that is ruled by theplanet Venus and the Element of Water. It is agood guardian against negative energy and anextremely good cleanser if combined withmarjoram. It helps to dev...
Sandalwood
Sandalwood is feminine, ruled by the Moon,and its Element is Air. It has high spiritualvibrations so should be mixed with frankincenseand burned at the time of the Full Moon.Anything visualized at thi...
St John’s Wort
St John’s Wort is a masculine plant that is ruled by the Sun and the Element of Fire. This protects against bad dreams and encourages the willpower to do something difficult
Sage
Sage is masculine, ruled by either Jupiter orVenus and the Element of Air. It promotesfinancial gain and good wishes; it is also a goodhealer and protector.
Saffron
Saffron is masculine, ruled by the Sun and theElement of Fire. It was used in rituals to honourthe Goddess of the Moon, Ashtoreth. It dispelsmelancholy and restores sexual prowess in men.It is used to...
Rosemary
Rosemary is a masculine plant that is ruled bythe Sun and the Element of Fire. It improvesmemory and sleep; it is an excellent purifier. Itshould be used to cleanse your hands beforeperforming magic o...
Pepper
Pepper (black) is a masculine plant which isruled by Mars with its Element of Fire; it can beused in protective charms against the evil eye.Mixed with salt it dispels evil, which may bewhy it is used ...