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...
Yucca
Yucca is masculine, and ruled by Mars. ItsElement is Fire. Yucca is said to help withshape-shifting. If a strand of a leaf is tiedaround one’s head and then an animal isvisualized the wearer becomes (...
Yarrow Spell
It is said that yarrow enhances a telepathic linkbetween lovers, loving friends and members ofyour immediate family. It is also very good ifyou use it as a sort of psychic telephone linebetween member...
Yarrow
Yarrow is feminine and ruled by Venus. ItsElement is Water. There is evidence that yarrowwas often a component in incense used forincantations. It is a powerful incense additive fordivination and love...
Wormwood
Wormwood is masculine, ruled by Mars, withthe Element of Air. Wormwood is poisonous butis sometimes burned in smudge sticks to gainprotection from wandering spirits. It is said thatit enables the dead...
Witch hazel
Witch hazel is masculine, ruled by the Sun, withthe Element of Fire. The wood is used to makedivining rods. Witch hazel gives protection andpromotes chastity, healing the heart. It cools allthe passio...
Willow
Willow is feminine and ruled by the Moon. TheElement is Water. Willow wands can be used forhealing and are at their strongest when used atthe New Moon. Willow guards against evil andthis is where the ...
Walnut
Walnut is masculine, ruled by the Sun, and the Element is Fire. Carry the nut as a charm topromote fertility and strengthen the heart. It attracts lightning
Violet
Violet is feminine, ruled by Venus, and itsElement is Water. It brings changes in luck orfortune. Mix with lavender for a powerful lovecharm. A violet and lavender compress will helpin eliminating hea...
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.