
Herbal Correspondences
This is a selection of magical properties associated
with a selection of herbs. I think it is important to be clear
that correspondences work as a guide rather than a mandatory instruction manual. Use them by all means but remember it is the intention of the witch that does the work...
Disclaimer - the definition of "Baneful" herb is one that causes death. I would therefore suggest only an experienced person with a good knowledge of herbs uses these herbs. None of the baneful herbs are suitable to ingest and several are unsuitable to handle without gloves.
This is a selection of magical properties associated
with a selection of herbs. I think it is important to be clear
that correspondences work as a guide rather than a mandatory instruction manual. Use them by all means but remember it is the intention of the witch that does the work...
Disclaimer - the definition of "Baneful" herb is one that causes death. I would therefore suggest only an experienced person with a good knowledge of herbs uses these herbs. None of the baneful herbs are suitable to ingest and several are unsuitable to handle without gloves.
Kitchen Herbs Common Herbs Less Common Herbs Baneful
Basil
Luck, money, success, exorcism, healing and protection. Bay Protection, healing, strength Cinnamon Lust, love, power, prosperity Coriander Love, health, healing Cumin Protection and promotes fidelity. Dill Love, encourage lust and house blessings. Fennel Protection and healing Garlic Protection against evil and disease. Ginger Enhance magic and attract money. Juniper Protection, exorcism and enhancing male potency. Lavender Peace, relieves depression, healing. Lemon Purification and removing negativity. Marjoram Wards off depression. Nutmeg Enhance intellect, good luck, prosperity. Parsley Restorative and home protection. Peppermint Stop sickness, ensure peaceful sleep. Rosemary Purification and enhances the memory. Saffron Promotes happiness and psychic awareness. Sage Purification, dedication and protection. Promotes wisdom. |
Bluebell
Luck, truth. Chamomile Aids sleep, peace, meditation Columbine Courage, willpower Frankincense Protection, banishing, freeing the mind. Ginseng Wishes, beauty, protection Hawthorn Increase fertility and meet with fairies. Honeysuckle Money, success and psychic powers. Lotus Spiritual growth. Nettle Curse breaking and healing. Oakmoss Luck and strength. Orange Luck and good fortune. Pine New beginnings and growth. Rose Lasting love relationships, harmony in the home. Sandalwood Visualisation, meditation, psychic awareness, meditation and negativity removal. St.John's Wort Promotes health, reduces depression and allows the detection of magic. Vetivert Overcomes obstacles and protects from spirits. Willow Overcoming sadness, enhances divination powers. |
Agrimony
Hex and curse breaking, protection against evil. Dragon's Blood Banishing spells and driving away negativity. Feverfew Protection against illness Hibiscus Encourages memorable dreams, attracts love. Hyssop Protects property, removes negativity. Used for cleansing and purification. Meadowsweet Calms, encourages friendship, increases employment success. Mugwort Cures illness and mental health problems. Used in astral travel. Myrrh Purification, healing, meditation Pennyroyal Prevents sickness, protects against evil. Rue Relieves headaches, curse and hex breaking and recuperation from illness. Wormwood Enhances psychic powers and used for spirit summoning. Yarrow Reduces fear, brings love and encourages contact with old friends. Ylang Ylang Sexual desire and relaxation. |
Aconite
Consecrating atheme, protection, magical awareness. Belladonna Used in astral projection and to step between the worlds. Bittersweet Offering for spirits or deities. Used to heal bruising. Bloodroot Purification, protection from evil. Used in defensive magic. Datura Hex breaker halluciogenic, healing properties. Foxglove Sacred to druids. Protection. Hellebore Banishing, exorcisms, increases intelligence. Hemlock Purification and decreasing sex drive. Henbane Divination. Key ingredient in many flying ointments. Mandrake Protection, fertility and prosperity. Causes sleep. Mistletoe Promotes lasting love, protection against misfortune. Wolfsbane Variant of Aconite. Protection against negative entities. |