Post by simplykali on May 30, 2009 9:40:34 GMT -5
This is a compilation of herbal and plant knowledge that I have accumulated over the years from many different books including Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs and Raymond Buckland's Wicca for life, as well as several herbal books and sources. I will indicate whether or not the herb is edible as well as if it has medicinal properties but CONSULT A DOCTOR BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICINAL HERBS! Also, do your research. If you don't know for sure that something is edible, DON'T EAT IT! If anyone has any extra information about these herbs that I did not include then please feel free to post that information!
Bachelor's Button - very pretty blue flower. Used for love and ruled by Venus.
Barley - a grain used in many food recipes (I like to put it in soup!), good for love, money, protection, and healing. Ruled by Venus.
Basil - A wonderful herb used in cooking with a slight licorice flavor, although there are many varieties including lemon basil and purple basil. Good for love, protection, exorcism, wealth, and is said in ancient folklore that it gives the ability to fly. Use in astral projection oils. Pesto is great for food magic. stomach cramps, colds, flu, headaches, and menstrual pains. It is said to also help with ulcers by being a natural antacid and can be crushed and placed directly on the face to help with acne. One of my FAVORITE herbs. Ruled by Mars.
Bay - Another edible herb, bay is good for success, healing, psychic powers, strength and protection. Burn the leaves to help enhance the psychic powers or wear it to help protect against negativity. It is ruled by the Sun.
Bedstraw (cleavers) - love, ruled by Venus.
Beet - root vegetable with an Earthy taste. Good for love and making your wishes come true. Ruled by Saturn.
Belladonna - I will not say that this is edible because belladonna poisoning is common. It is very easy to overdose on belladonna. I will say that it can be used to produce visions and is Ruled by Saturn.
Blackberry - sweet and tart at the same time, the blackberry can be used for healing, money, and protection. A blackberry tart or pie is a great base for food magic. Drink the juice to promote healing when you are sick. Ruled by Venus.
Bleeding Heart - This is a very common flower in many gardens here in Maine, ranging widely in color. This flower is good for love and is ruled by Venus.
Borage - Tea made from borage is used to increase psychic powers and can easily be found at many natural food stores. Carry borage with you for courage. DO NOT INGEST IF PREGNANT! Ruled by Jupiter.
Broom - Used for making brooms and is very popular among modern witches when they decide to make their own Besom's. Good for purification, protection, divination, and wind magic. ruled by Mars.
Burdock - Great for healing and protection. Can be ingested through tea which can be found at natural food stores. Tea can help clear acne, and burdock can be used to help with fevers. DO NOT INGEST IF PREGNANT!
Bachelor's Button - very pretty blue flower. Used for love and ruled by Venus.
Barley - a grain used in many food recipes (I like to put it in soup!), good for love, money, protection, and healing. Ruled by Venus.
Basil - A wonderful herb used in cooking with a slight licorice flavor, although there are many varieties including lemon basil and purple basil. Good for love, protection, exorcism, wealth, and is said in ancient folklore that it gives the ability to fly. Use in astral projection oils. Pesto is great for food magic. stomach cramps, colds, flu, headaches, and menstrual pains. It is said to also help with ulcers by being a natural antacid and can be crushed and placed directly on the face to help with acne. One of my FAVORITE herbs. Ruled by Mars.
Bay - Another edible herb, bay is good for success, healing, psychic powers, strength and protection. Burn the leaves to help enhance the psychic powers or wear it to help protect against negativity. It is ruled by the Sun.
Bedstraw (cleavers) - love, ruled by Venus.
Beet - root vegetable with an Earthy taste. Good for love and making your wishes come true. Ruled by Saturn.
Belladonna - I will not say that this is edible because belladonna poisoning is common. It is very easy to overdose on belladonna. I will say that it can be used to produce visions and is Ruled by Saturn.
Blackberry - sweet and tart at the same time, the blackberry can be used for healing, money, and protection. A blackberry tart or pie is a great base for food magic. Drink the juice to promote healing when you are sick. Ruled by Venus.
Bleeding Heart - This is a very common flower in many gardens here in Maine, ranging widely in color. This flower is good for love and is ruled by Venus.
Borage - Tea made from borage is used to increase psychic powers and can easily be found at many natural food stores. Carry borage with you for courage. DO NOT INGEST IF PREGNANT! Ruled by Jupiter.
Broom - Used for making brooms and is very popular among modern witches when they decide to make their own Besom's. Good for purification, protection, divination, and wind magic. ruled by Mars.
Burdock - Great for healing and protection. Can be ingested through tea which can be found at natural food stores. Tea can help clear acne, and burdock can be used to help with fevers. DO NOT INGEST IF PREGNANT!