Herbs Information Page This section of the store is still in development.
The intention is to list as many herbs as I can with some suggested uses.
I am certainly no herb expert so this information is mostly coming from books.
I would appreciate any input you guys out there can give to correct any mistakes and add your own knowledge in. |
|  | Aconite Other names - Also known as Wolfsbane and Monkshood.
Aconite is POISONOUS
These are handsome plants, the tall, erect stem being crowned by racemes of large and eye-catching blue, purple, white, yellow or pink zygomorphic flowers with numerous stamens. They are distinguished by having one of the five petaloid sepals (the posterior one), called the galea, in the form of a cylindrical helmet; hence the English name monkshood. There are 2-10 petals, in the form of nectaries. The two upper petals are large. They are placed under the hood of the calyx and are supported on long stalks. They have a hollow spur at their apex, containing the nectar. The other petals are small or lack completely. The 3-5 carpels are partially fused at the base. (taken from wikpedia)
Medicinal uses - Only use this herb if you know what you are doing, it is very toxic. It can be used to treat pneumonia, feverish colds, croup, heart conditions, rheumatism and deep pains.
Magical uses - Invoke Hecate, rituals of the dead, consecration of magical blades. |
|  | Agrimony Agrimony is a perennial with a tall column of yellow flowers. The leaves are soft and downy.
Medicinal uses - Coughs, sore thoat, aids the liver, jaun, skin problems.
Magical uses - Spells to aid with sleep, countermagic and repelling negative energy. |
|  | Almond Almond trees grow to 5 - mtrs tall. They will crop regularly in areas with warm and dry summers and frost free winters.
Magical uses - Used for wands. Herb od the Sun.
(I could use some more here) |
|  | Aloe Aloes are suculent plants, common here as a houseplant. The picture shows an Aloe Vera plant. Belongs to the lily family and is related to the onion, garlic and asparagus,
Medicinal uses - Soothes skin problems such as burns and ulcers, aids healing. Mild antibiotic.
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|  | Anemone (Wood) The Wood Anemone is mildly poisonous so take care in its use.
Magical uses - Known as the "flower of death to the Chinese and as a symbol of sickness to the egyptians. Used in working with the element of air.
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|  | Angelica Angelica is a relative of Parsley. A tall plant growing 4 to 6 ft in height. It takes several years to grow to full maturity. The roots are often used to make a candy and the seeds are used to flavour Vermouth.
Medicinal uses - Cleanses the lungs, colds, persistant coughs, bronchitis, easing emphysema, fevers, indigestion and upset stomachs.
Magical uses - A herb of protection, used in protection spells again magic, enchantments and evil. Brings good energy in and good fortune. Herb of Atlantis is is used in meditation as insence and a drink. As a visionary herb. |
|  | Anise Its roots are white, spindle-shaped and rather fibrous; its stems about 18 inches tall, branchy, erect, slender, cylindrical; its root leaves lobed somewhat like those of celery; its stem leaves more and more finely cut toward the upper part of the stem, near the top of which they resemble fennel leaves in their finely divided segments; its flowers yellowish white, small, rather large, in loose umbels consisting of many umbellets; its fruits ("seeds") greenish-gray, small, ovoid or oblong in outline, longitudinally furrowed and ridged on the convex side, very aromatic, sweetish and pleasantly piquant.
Medicinal uses - Excellent for dry raspy coughs, sore throats, colds, calming the stomach, antiseptic.
Magical uses - Spells to aid in finding happiness, amulets to protect against disturbing dreams, protection during astral travel, used in invoking Mercury and Apollo. |
|  | Anise (Star) A native of Asia Star Anise prefers acid and neutral, light (sandy) and medium (loamy) well drained soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.
Magical uses - Bark can be used as incenseto drive away negative spirits and invoke the gods. |
|  | Apple I think we all know the apple well enough
Magical uses - Sacred to Aphrodite, the juice is shared in her rituals.
Can also be planted as a gift to Aphorodite. Eaten as good luck at Hallows eve.The greeks believed the apple to be a source of wisdom. |
|  | Asafoetida Asafoetida (Ferula assafoetida) is a native of Iran. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 2 m tall, with stout, hollow, somewhat succulent stems 5-8 cm diameter at the base of the plant. The leaves are 30-40 cm long, tripinnate or even more finely divided, with a stout basal sheath clasping the stem. The flowers are yellow, produced in large compound umbels.
Magical uses - It has a very bitter taste so is usually for external uses. Often used to produce an incense to banish negative energy, evil spirits and demons.
In Tarot it is used to learn the mysteries of the devil card. Also known as the food of the gods it can be used to invoke male gods, particularly of a phallic nature. Can be used to gain insight and to enhance macical work in any ritual. |
|  | Ash The European Ash is a deciduous tree 20-35 m tall, and is readily distinguished from other species of ash in that it has black buds, unlike the brown buds of most other ashes. The leaves are 20-35 cm long, with 9-13 leaflets. The leaves of the European Ash are often among the last to open in spring, and the first to fall in autumn if an early frost strikes.
Magical uses - Ash can be used for the removal of unwanted energies such as spells and hexes. Has been said to cure warts. May be used as a protection from harm when travelling. |
|  | Avens (Geum urbanum) Other names - Also known as Wood Avens, City Avens, European Avens, Yellow Avens, Star of the Earth, Wild rye, Way Bennet, Herb Bennet, Colewort, Goldy star, Goldy stone, Clove root, Benedict's herb, Blessed Herb
Avens is a native British perennial, also found over much of Europe and Central Asia. It grows up to 60cm tall and has an erect, slightly branched stem. The basal leaves are stalked, toothed and segmented, becoming smaller further up the stem. A few five-petalled yellow flowers arise at the tip of each branch, the pointed sepals visible between each pair of petals.
Medicinal uses - Diarrhea, dysentry and other conditions of the bowels, can be used to treat colitis. Sore throats, colds and fevers. Stopping bleeding.
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