1 oz

Acorus Calamus, Planet: Moon, Element: Water

Also known as Sweet Flag.  Main use is in potpourri as a fixative.  Sedative and Calmative.  Used to treat bronchitis, asthma and fever.  Walt Whitman wrote 45  ballads under the title “Calamus” in “Leaves of Grass”.  Stimulant and hallucinogen.  Magickally it brings good luck to its keeper, and is used to strengthen and bind spells.

½ oz

Celendula officinalis,  Planet: Sun

Sacred to the goddess Dwiga in India, the god Apollo and the wood nymphs on Mount Olympus.  In tea Calendula sooths upset stomachs, menstrual cramps, and calms a fever.  Externally it can be used for burns and bruises.  It also heightens energy, induces clairvoyance, and attracts fairies.  Use on May’s eve to cleanse your circle.

1 oz

Nepeta cataria, Planet: Venus, Element: Water, Astro: Libra

Antispasmodic, relaxant, antibiotic, emmenagogue, antacid.  Can ease withdrawal from drugs.  Smoking brings a gentle euphoric    feeling.  Relieves symptoms of PMS.  Sacred to Bast and Sehkmet.  Use as magical bookmark.  Use magickally for  shape shifting, love, and animal work.

½ ox

Uncaria tomentosa, Planet: Mars, Element: Fire, Astro: Aries

Used to treat stomach complaints including gastric ulcers.  An  antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and an immune system booster.   Also used to treat arthritis.   Used in magic for health and healing.  Burn to aid in spirit journeys.  Attributes include: increasing, fidelity, cleansing, purification,  and banishing of negative energies.

½ oz

Thuja occidentalis, Planet: Mars, Element: Fire, Astro: Aries

A powerful moth repellent.  Carry cedar in your wallet to draw money.  Burn in incense mixtures for Summer Solstice and  Wiccanings.  Also burn for purification and consecration.  Associated with the “four” cards of the tarot, and the suit of wands.  The smoke from cedar is also said to prevent bad dreams. 

1 oz

Matricaria chamomilla,  Planet: JSun, Element: Water

Drink tea for nerves, menstrual cramps, and bladder infections.  Also relieves nausea, and helps induce sleep.  Used externally as an antiseptic and skin softening wash.  Magickal uses include, dispelling curses, and attracting love (especially when added to a bath).   Used in prosperity charms.  When burned it produces a relaxed state.

1 oz

Larrea mexicana, L. tridentate

 Treats  acne, dandruff, cancer (especially skin cancer), and venereal disease. Use  capsules mixed with herbs of similar properties as very bitter. Also curbs    alcohol cravings, and detoxify liver.  Avoid if pregnant or lactating.  Aids psychic dreaming.  Used for raising power and at the start of new ventures.

1 oz

Stellaria Media,  Planet: Moon, Element: Water

 Taken as a tea chickweed is reported to relieve constipation, cough, fever, and the symptoms of asthma.  Also a liver and kidney tonic.  Loved by birds it is used in work for healing animals, especially birds.  Use in magick for love and fidelity.  Carry with you or use in spells to maintain a healthy relationship, or to attract love in your life.

1 oz

Capsicum Annum, Planet: Mars, Element: Fire

Used as a stimulant and tonic.  Is also a catalyst for other herbs.  Stimulates digestion, circulation,      appetite, metabolism, and gastric juices.  Use with Lobelia for nerves. Used   magically to stop envy, remove hexes, for protection, exorcism, and love.

1 oz

Cinnamomom cassia,  Planet: Sun, Element: Fire

Antiseptic, antifungal, and anti-e.coli.  A  digestive aid.  Used by the Egyptians in ritual and embalming. In magic, it  is used for protection, energy, power, success, divination, astral projection, money, sex, and purification.  Also use to flavor wine and cider. 

1 oz

Cinnamomom cassia,  Planet: Sun, Element: Fire

Antiseptic, antifungal, and anti-e.coli.  A  digestive aid.  Used by the Egyptians in ritual and embalming. In magic, it  is used for protection, energy, power, success, divination, astral projection, money, sex, and purification.  Also use to flavor wine and cider. 

1 oz

Potentilla erecta,  Planet: Mercury/Jupiter, Astro: Virgo

Translated as  “small and powerful”, Cinquefoil is an ingredient in many old recipes for flying ointment and some other rather unsavory things.  Also called five finger grass, cinquefoil represents good luck in five separate areas: love, money, health, power, and wisdom.  Also used for protection and to aid psychic vision. 

1 oz

Eugenia caryophyllata,  Pl: Uranus, Ast: Aquarium

Sacred herb.  A multi-functional herb.  Cloves bring magic.  Use for: Divination; Astral sight; love; lust; banishing; inspiration; wisdom; and wealth.  Burn to ward off negativity and hostility, or to stop gossip.  Associated with the Star card (Tarot)

1 oz

Eugenia caryophyllata,  Pl: Uranus, Ast: Aquarium

Sacred herb.  A multi-functional herb.  Cloves bring magic.  Use for: Divination; Astral sight; love; lust; banishing; inspiration; wisdom; and wealth.  Burn to ward off negativity and hostility, or to stop gossip.  Associated with the Star card (Tarot)

1 oz

Tussilago Farfara, Planet: Venus, Element: Water

Smoking this herb may ease asthma, bronchitis, and other chest    congestion.  Treats coughs, colds, and the flu by expelling mucus.  Use as a poultice for stings and burns.  Smoking can cause visions and has compounds known to cause liver cancer with prolonged use.  Used in magick for love, and in spells for peace and tranquility.

1oz

Symphytium Officinale, Planet: Saturn Element: Air

A poultice of comfrey heals wounds, burns, sores, and bruises by soothing skin and reducing inflammation.    As  a companion plant to stinging nettles, it also relieves their sting.  Carrying comfrey during travel will ensure your safety.  Put some in your luggage to prevent it being lost or stolen.  It will also bring luck in money matters.

1oz

Bursera odovata,  Planet: Sun, Element: Fire

Mayan’s believe it to come from the tree of life and given as a gift to humans.  Burn for protection,  cleansing, spirituality; and to purify crystals and other stones.  May be substituted for frankincense.  Copal may be used as the heart in a poppet.

1 oz

Coriandrum Sarivum, Planet: Mars Element: Fire Astrological sign:  Aries 

Treats painful joints and rheumatism.  A stomach tonic and stops diarrhea. Repels aphids.   Used in magick for love, health and healing.   Add powdered seeds to warm wine as an aphrodisiac.   Ingesting the seed when pregnant will make the child Ingenious.

1 oz

Cuminum Cyminum,  Pl:anet: Mars, Element: Fire

Most commonly used as an anti-flatulent and liver tonic in the West.  In poultice form treats stomach discomfort.  Magical properties include protection, fidelity and exorcism.  It has the power of retention so put some in anything that you don’t want stolen.