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Cedar...Chamomile.Cinnamon . . . .Cinquefoil.. CLoves.. CLover.. Club Moss..Comphrey . . . .Copal . . .Cowslip,,Cypress . . . .
09/10/2013 08:10
Cedar . .
(Cedrus libani or Cedrus spp.) Also known as Tree of Life, Arbor Vitae (Thuja occidentalis) or Yellow Cedar (T. occidentalis). A Druid sacred herb. Ancient Celts on the mainland used cedar oil to preserve the heads of enemies taken in battle.
Parts Used: Twig and...
Damiana .Dandelion . . .Datura . . . . . . . .Dragon's Blood . . . .Dittany of Crete
09/10/2013 07:57
Damiana . . . .
(Turnera diffusa or T. aphrodisiaca) Also known as Mexican Damiana
A classic aphrodisiac, it works by sending blood to the genital area, which the user interprets as being "turned on." It must be used consistently for several weeks before an effect is noticed. The leaf is...
Elder . . . .Eucalyptus . . . .Eyebright . . . .
09/10/2013 07:47
Elder . . . .
(Sambucus nigra) poison Also known as Ellhorn, Elderberry, Lady Elder, and Black Berried Elder. Sacred to the White Lady and Midsummer Solstice. The Druids used it to both bless and curse. The elder was used in burial rites by the ancient British. Sacred to many Earth Goddess...
Fennel . . . .Fern....Feverfew, Flax..Foxglove..Frankincense . .Fumitory
09/10/2013 07:30
Fennel . . . .
(Foeniculum vulgare) Sacred to the God. It is an important natural habitat of the swallowtail butterfly. In several ancient civilizations fennel was used as an antidote for snakebite. The thyrsus, which were prominent in Dionysian ceremonies, was often made of giant fennel stalks...
Galangal . . . .Gardenia . . . .Garlic . . . .Ginger . . . .Ginko . . . .Ginseng . . . .
09/10/2013 07:22
Galangal . . . .
(Alpinia officionalis or A. galanga) Also known as Low John the Conquerer or Siamese Ginger.
Magical Uses: This versatile herb has been utilised for many different purposes. It brings luck to the wearer or carrier, and if placed with silver in a sachet of leather it...
Holly, Hawthorn, Hazel, Heather, Hellebore ,Hemlock , Hemp, Hibiscus ,Hi John The Conquerer Root. ,Honeysuckle, Horehound,Hyssop . . . .
09/10/2013 06:57
Holly . . . .
(Ilex spp.) Also known as Aquifolius, Bat's Wings, Christ's Thorn, Holy Tree, Holm Chaste, Hulm, Hulver Bush, Tinne, Paraguay Tea, Yerba Mate.
Holly is one of the evergreens brought into the home by Druids. It symbolizes a willingness to allow the nature spirits to share one'e abode...
Ivy
09/10/2013 06:53
Ivy . . . .
(Hedera spp.) Also known as Gort A Druid Sacred Herb. An ancient plant, believed by the Greeks to treat intoxication.
Parts Used: Twig and leaf
The Ivy was sacred to Osiris as well as to Dionysus. Vine and Ivy come next to each other at the turn of the year, and are...
Jasmine . . .Juniper
09/10/2013 06:49
Jasmine . . . .
(Jasminum officionale) Also known as Jessamin, Moonlight on the Grove. Common. Jasmine is considered an herbe of choice for Dianic women.
CAUTION: The berries are poisonous.
Parts Used: Flower
The oil extracted from jasmine is considered to be one of the best for dressing a...
Lavender,Lemon Verbena, Lemon,Licorice . ..Lilac...Lily . . Lime..Lotus . . . .
09/10/2013 06:39
Lavender . . .
(Lavandula species) Also called Elf Leaf; Nard; Nardus; Spike. Prostitutes use to wear lavendar water or the essential oil to attract men and advertise their profession. In the Renaissance period it was thought that along with rosemary, it should be worn to...
,Mandrake, Marigold,Marjoram
09/10/2013 06:37
Mandrake . . . .
(Mandragora officinalis) Also known as Brain Thief, Gallows, Herb of Circe, Mandragen, Mandragor, Raccoon Berry, Semihomo, Wild Lemon, Womandrake.
Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Arabs used this herb....
Mistletoe .
09/10/2013 06:35
Mistletoe . . . .
(Viscum album or Phoradendron flavascens) Aslo known as Birdlime, Devil's Fuge, Golden Bough, Holy Wood, Witches Broom, Wood of the Cross Druids revered the Mistletoe, especially when found growing on an Oak.
Caution: Never handle...
Mints
09/10/2013 06:34
Mints . . . .
(Mentha spicata, sativa, aquatica, and others) A Druid sacred herb, most mints are creeping plants that hybridize easily, producing infinite variations.
Parts Used: The above ground protions of the herb.
Magical...
Mugwort
09/10/2013 06:25
Mugwort . . . .
(Artemisia vulgaris) Also known as Artemis Herb, Artemesia, Mother of Herbs, Felon Herb, Naughty Man, Old Man, Old Uncle Henry, Sailor Tobacco, St John's Plant.
Parts Used: Leaf and stem
Magickal Uses: Named after the...
Mulberry
09/10/2013 05:59
Mulberry . . . .
(Morus rubra) Grow this tree in your garden to be protected by lightning. The wood is a very strong talisman against evil. Mulberry also makes good magickal wands
Magickal Uses: Mulberry is a magical tree of protection. Place the wood or a...
Mullien
09/10/2013 05:59
Mullien
(Verbascum thapus) Also known as Blanket Leaf, Candlewick Plant, Feltwort, Graveyard Dust, Hedge Taper, Jupiter's Staff, Shepherd's Herb, Torches.
Parts Used: Leaf and flower
Magickal Uses:...
Myrrh .
09/10/2013 05:58
Myrrh . . . .
(Commiphora myrrha) Also known as Gum Myrrh Tree, Karan, Mirra Balsom Odendron. In ancient Egypt, myrrh was burned at noon as an offering to Ra, and the temples of Isis were also fumigated with myrrh. It was also, at one time, used in their...
Myrtle
09/10/2013 05:57
Myrtle
(Myrtus communis) Also known as Candleberry, Waxberry, Bayberry Tree
Magickal Uses: Traditionally viewed as a love herb, a chaplet of fresh leaves and flowers may be worn when performing love spells. Add to...