Post by E on Apr 25, 2009 1:06:20 GMT -5
Original Post by Simply Kali:
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!
Agrimony - Used for protection and sleep. Ruled by Jupiter. Can be used to ward off negative energies and hexes. It is not commonly used medicinally today but it does have astringent properties and can be helpful in lotion or salve form for small cuts and sores.
Allspice - Used for healing, luck, and money. Ruled by Mars. Is edible, since we use it all the time in many foods such as pumpkin pie. Also great for incense. Medicinally it is good for muscle aches and pains. Make poultice by making a paste of ground allspice and water. Put it on the aching muscle and wrap with gauze to hold it in place. Keep it there for 20 minutes.
Anemone - Used for health, healing, and protection. Ruled by Mars.
Angelica - Used for healing, protection, exorcism, and to bring visions. Ruled by the Sun. Mashed angelica root can be used to ward away evil spirits from the house. Useful in fevers, coughs, and stomach ailments. DO NOT USE WHEN PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING WITHOUT CONSULTING A DOCTOR FIRST!
Anise - Used for protection, purification, youth, psychic powers and luck. Ruled by Jupiter. Anise seed has a licorice flavor and is often used in making black licorice as well as in cough medicine. This is an herb that is also used in cooking.
Aster - Used for love. Ruled by Venus. I do not know of any medicinal uses for Aster but it is a very pretty flower and a lovely addition to any garden.
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!
Agrimony - Used for protection and sleep. Ruled by Jupiter. Can be used to ward off negative energies and hexes. It is not commonly used medicinally today but it does have astringent properties and can be helpful in lotion or salve form for small cuts and sores.
Allspice - Used for healing, luck, and money. Ruled by Mars. Is edible, since we use it all the time in many foods such as pumpkin pie. Also great for incense. Medicinally it is good for muscle aches and pains. Make poultice by making a paste of ground allspice and water. Put it on the aching muscle and wrap with gauze to hold it in place. Keep it there for 20 minutes.
Anemone - Used for health, healing, and protection. Ruled by Mars.
Angelica - Used for healing, protection, exorcism, and to bring visions. Ruled by the Sun. Mashed angelica root can be used to ward away evil spirits from the house. Useful in fevers, coughs, and stomach ailments. DO NOT USE WHEN PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING WITHOUT CONSULTING A DOCTOR FIRST!
Anise - Used for protection, purification, youth, psychic powers and luck. Ruled by Jupiter. Anise seed has a licorice flavor and is often used in making black licorice as well as in cough medicine. This is an herb that is also used in cooking.
Aster - Used for love. Ruled by Venus. I do not know of any medicinal uses for Aster but it is a very pretty flower and a lovely addition to any garden.