Known as Adder's Mouth, it's used for fertility and love to attract someone or maintain your relationship.

Carry it with you.

Helpful when using in animal or lunar magick.

Known as Goosegrass or Sticky Weed because it is covered in tiny hooks that attach to anything.

Use when trying to bring a helping hand or commitment to a situation.

Useful in adding with pleasant dreams and wisdom working.

The products that come from plants are a rich source of biologically active substances that are both nutritive and referred as anti-nutritive.

A large group of these plant compounds are substances that contain antioxidant activity that fights against free radicals. Free radicals are uncharged molecules having an unpaired valence electron. Free radicals are highly reactive, spontaneous. They react differently in the body than in an electronic circuit.

A highly poisonous plant. This plant was used in ancient times as an effective poison. When used in the right quantity can also be used as an anesthesia.

Atropine an alkaloid derived from the plant. Today, it continues to be used in surgery to control salivation and to regulate the heart rate.

Known as Goosegrass or Sticky Weed because it is covered in tiny hooks that attach to anything.

Use when trying to bring a helping hand or commitment to a situation.

Useful in adding with pleasant dreams and wisdom working.

Hang fennel seed in windows and doors to ward off evil.

Chew on fennel seeds before speaking to give yourself more courage.

Make a sachet with fennel seeds in it to keep under your bed a to invigorate the love in your life.

This herb is exceptional to burn before meditation: it helps with concentration.

In love and lust spells, it is a powerful aphrodisiac.

Known as May Tree or Thorn-apple Tree.

It has many uses such as fertility, rebirth, and purity.

Use to decorate Maypoles, in weddings and handfastings to increase fertility.

Carry on your

person to protect against lighting and to encourage happiness.

One of the ingredients used in anesthesia by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, Henbane’s leaves are a source of hyoscyamine, atropine, hyoscine, and scopolamine, chemicals that act on the central nervous system. In the Middle Ages, the plant was associated with witchcraft, as it was one of the ingredients used to make flying ointment. Henbane is not to be trifled with—it can cause death due to respiratory and heart failure if ingested.

Known as the flower of Kali, Hindu Goddess.

Burn or carry to bring love into your life.

For better sleep, put hibiscus under your pillow or next to the bed.

Also, associated with the Goddesses Venus and Aphrodite.

Known more as Juniper, use it to ward off unwanted thoughts.

Males wanting to increase potency should carry juniper berries.

Sprigs of Juniper by the door or anything of value will help to shield from theft.

Using juniper oil assists with money and prosperity work.

Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla mollis; Alchemilla xanthochlora)

During the Middle Ages people thought that the glassy beads of liquid that form overnight on Alchemilla’s pleated leaves was imbued with a magical essence that was used to create the Philosopher’s Stone. Alchemists believed the Stone could transform base metals into gold, cure all diseases, and prolong life. The name Alchemilla originates with the Arabic word for chemistry, al-kimiya’ and translates to “the little alchemical one”.

What's important to me in creating This Book of Shadows is that every research into the world of pseudoscience and Magic I will be not blending science and pseudoscience together but writing about them in parallel so that they don't cross one another but compliment one another. And the same goes for religion, my objective is not to change the context of those books, but to change my understanding based upon facts and scientific evidence.

Useful in repelling insects. Burned as an incense, it can clear your space while clearing blockages in your way.

Aids in opening up lines to communicate and psychic cleanses.

Aconite, Monkshood (Aconitum nepellus)

In Greek mythology, Aconite was associated with the goddess Hekate and was formed from the caustic saliva of the three headed monster dog, Cerberus, who guarded the gates of hell. It was listed as one of the ingredients in witches’ flying ointments, but due to its lethal toxicity, this application is in question. It is one of the most poisonous plants from the Old World and was used to poison wolves, as well as human foes.

Known as St. John's Plant and Sailor's Tobacco, it is a well-known herb in magickal practices.

Burned during meditation helps to bring a deeper trance state.

To ward off psychic or astral attack, place the herb under your pillow.

Known as Stinking Balm, when hung around the home, bring peace while protecting it from quarreling couples.

Worn on your person can bring about business success.

Keep it in your shoe helps to ward off weariness when traveling.

Known as Brandy Mint, carry this in addition to other herbs can enhance abundant wishes.

Use to raise vibrations for purification and healing.

Place by your pillow to aid in sleep and induce future-telling dreams.

Keep leaves in your wallet to invigorate prosperity.

Opens the heart chakra, attracts love and compassion.

Bathing in rosewater or use as a fragrance increases intuition.

Use rose petals around bruises to help them heal more quickly.

Carry with you in a poppet for good health.

To improve memory and assist in more clear thinking, wear or have this on you.

Use in a bath for purification or infuse to cleanse hands before doing any healing magick.

All About the Rosemary

Uses to cleanse and purify your space and ritual tools. Carry to promote wisdom, longevity, mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Aides in dealing with loss and grief.

Burning sage not only cleanses your space but can soothe anxiety and stress.

Known as America Senna, it is useful in all forms, and love and lust magick matters.

Create a bath or wash for your partner to use to aid in fidelity.

Carry or wear to aid in diplomacy.

Known as Garden Mint and Green mint, it's useful for love, protection and healing while sleeping. Make a ritual bath with spearmint to support strength and vitality.

Burn for healing, such as respiratory issues.

Know as Goat Weed, and Saint John's Wort helps prevent colds and fevers when worn.

Burn the herb to ward off evil demons and spirits as it protects and blesses you and your space.

Erodium cicutarium known as storks bill.

General Information

Erodium cicutarium is an erect to decumbent, annual plant producing numerous stems usually 10 - 15cm tall, occasionally to 40cm.

The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials.

The products that come from plants are a rich source of biologically active substances that are both nutritive and referred as anti-nutritive.

A large group of these plant compounds are substances that contain antioxidant activity that fights against free radicals. Free radicals are uncharged molecules having an unpaired valence electron. Free radicals are highly reactive, spontaneous. They react differently in the body than in an electronic circuit.

Overview

Usnea, so so known as old man's beard, is a type of lichen that grows on trees, bushes, on rocks where soil temperatures or climates are humid.

Lichens are a combination of fungus and algae that have a mutual relationship that allows them to grow together. The fungus provides protection from the elements by providing mass and structure, while the alga provides the food,  sustaining both.

This plant has a long history with magical and spiritual practices as far back as the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and the Celtic Druids.

Protection

Vervain's primary role was to protect believers against evil spells or negative energy. When someone prays, they are casting a spell. When Williamson says I'm going to hell, he is casting a spell.

For protection.

Suggestions are to carry this with you. In the home for protection. Burn for healing, creativity, and inspiration.

Burn with sandalwood to bring about the blessings of the moon during the waning phase.

Known as blood root or Devil's Nettle, it is useful to draw love to you.

Carry with you or in an amulet to: ward off fear. remove negativity encourage confidence or hang dried over your bed nurture a lasting love.

[!abstract] Calendula is a skin healer.

It's primary use is for salves and ointments. It is also used in teas and tinctures for internal use. Calendula is a skin healer. It is primarily used in external preparations for myriad skin conditions.

One of the ingredients used in anesthesia by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, Henbane’s leaves are a source of hyoscyamine, atropine, hyoscine, and scopolamine, chemicals that act on the central nervous system. In the Middle Ages, the plant was associated with witchcraft, as it was one of the ingredients used to make flying ointment. Henbane is not to be trifled with—it can cause death due to respiratory and heart failure if ingested.

During the Middle Ages people thought that the glassy beads of liquid that form overnight on Alchemilla’s pleated leaves was imbued with a magical essence that was used to create the Philosopher’s Stone. Alchemists believed the Stone could transform base metals into gold, cure all diseases, and prolong life. The name Alchemilla originates with the Arabic word for chemistry, al-kimiya’ and translates to “the little alchemical one”.

A highly poisonous plant. This plant was used in ancient times as an effective poison. When used in the right quantity can also be used as an anesthesia.

Atropine an alkaloid derived from the plant. Today, it continues to be used in surgery to control salivation and to regulate the heart rate.

There is a Greek mythology at Demeter the goddess of agriculture, seasons, harvest and instructed mortals in how to cultivate wheat and barley.

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See Also:

• Vervain
• Poppy
• Deadly Nightshade
• Henban
• Aconite, Monkshood
• Lady's Mantle

Valerian is loved by cats. But most people are turned off by the smell of valerian. It stinks!

There are ways to make it more palatable. Valerian is the premier herb for restless nights and is also a wonderful muscle relaxant, alleviating back pain and menstrual cramps.

This plant has a long history with magical and spiritual practices as far back as the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and the Celtic Druids.

Protection

Vervain's primary role was to protect believers against evil spells or negative energy. When someone prays, they are casting a spell. When Williamson says I'm going to hell, he is casting a spell.

Alkalizing Herb Blend for Vascular Headaches

• 3 parts dandelion root
• 2 parts burdock root
• 1 part yellow dock root
• Skullcap or valerian tincture (optional)

Decoct the roots as instructed here. Drink 1⁄4 cup of tea every 30 minutes until the symptoms subside. Add 1⁄4 teaspoon skullcap tincture or valerian tincture to each cup of tea for best effect.

You might be familiar with herbal teas, but there are a number of ways that herbs are used medicinally. Here is a basic overview of some ways to prepare herbal medicines.

A number of these plants must command our respect—not because they open a pathway to the supernatural, but because they can make us sick or worse.

When observing them in herbal gardens or elsewhere, enjoy them from a distance, never touch or ingest any part of them.

With the advent of technology and advances in science we have recorded history and research on plants to prove what history has shown; plants have multiple uses for human survival.

Different cultures have traditionally used plants to:

Chamomile Tisane

A relaxing, tasty evening drink, chamomile tisane gently soothes irritated nerve endings and eases away the day’s tension. Chamomile is a good source of tryptophan and helps relieve anxiety and tension.

• 4 parts chamomile
• 2 parts lemon balm
• 1 part hawthorn (berries, blossoms, and leaves)
• 1 part skullcap

Tea Formula for Headaches

• 3 parts chamomile
• 3 parts lemon balm
• 1 part passionflower
• 1 part skullcap

Combine the herbs. Following the directions here, prepare as an infusion. Drink 1⁄2 cup every hour until the symptoms subside.

Milky Oats Tea

This is a very soothing nervine tea, perfect for infants and children to help soothe the cares of the day.

• 2 parts oats (milky green tops)
• 1 part California poppy flowers and/or seeds
• 1 part chamomile

Skullcap Tea

Skullcap is a wonderful herb for treating headaches and nervous stress.

• 2 parts lemon balm
• 2 parts skullcap
• 1 part chamomile
• 1 part feverfew

Combine the herbs. Following the directions here, prepare as an infusion. Drink at least 1⁄4 cup every 30 minutes until the headache symptoms are gone.

Tincture Formula for Headaches

• 2 parts feverfew
• 1 part California poppy (leaves, flowers, and seeds)
• 1⁄2 part lavender

Prepare the herbs as a tincture. Take 1⁄2–1 teaspoon, diluted in a small amount of warm water, every 30–45 minutes until the headache subsides.

Hops Tincture

This tincture is excellent for:

• Nerve stress
• Nerve debility

Ingredients

• 2 parts hops
• 1 part passionflower
• 1 part skullcap
• Brandy or vodka (80 proof)

Jethro Kloss’s Famous Antispasmodic Tincture

Jethro Kloss, a famous herbal doctor of the early 1900s, used this formula for treating epilepsy, convulsions, and spastic muscles.

• 1 part black cohosh root
• 1 part lobelia seed or leaf
• 1 part myrrh resin
• 1 part skullcap
• 1 part skunk cabbage leaf
• 1 part valerian root
• 1⁄4 part cayenne
• Brandy or vodka (80 proof)

Nerve Formulat for Depression

This is one of my favorite formulas for depression and grief. You can adjust the herbs in whatever proportions work best for you, and sweeten with honey to taste.

• 1 part hawthorn (berries, flowers, and leaves)
• 1 part lemon balm
• 1 part oats (milky green tops)
• 1 part St. John’s wort

In Greek mythology, Aconite was associated with the goddess Hekate and was formed from the caustic saliva of the three headed monster dog, Cerberus, who guarded the gates of hell.

It was listed as one of the ingredients in witches’ flying ointments, but due to its lethal toxicity, this application is in question. It is one of the most poisonous plants from the Old World and was used to poison wolves, as well as human foes.