Herbs
Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera)
Also called Balm of Gilead (which is properly a tree in the myrrh family), balsam poplar is used in hoodoo spells to reconcile folks, ease past heartache, and bring peace to the home. Other... more
Bay (Laurus nobilis)
Sacred to Apollo, the nature of bay is to sharpen the mind and bring clarity. Use to bring oracular sight into focus, see through falsehoods, and gain mastery and success in the arts. more
Damiana (Turnera diffusa)
Damiana has a sweet spicy scent, but soon turns smoky when burned. It is used in infusions as an aphrodisiac, and also to initiate deep visions. Mix with other more pleasant burning... more
Dittany of Crete (Origanum dictamnus)
Dittany of Crete is a very rare herb that only grows wild on the island of Crete used in magical practice for the development of clairvoyance and for the materialization of spirits. more
Heather (Calluna vulgaris)
Burn heather and fern and henbane together to call rain, or use sprigs of the heather to sprinkle water on the ground for the same purpose. A sprig of heather carried will attract... more
Mistletoe (Viscum album)
Mistletoe is an ancient parasitic plant of magical power revered by the druids as the sperm of the sacred marriage. It is moderately toxic and the berries should not be ingested. ... more
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
A highly-esteemed magical plant, Mugwort is used in all manner of divination, scrying, dreaming and vision blends. An infusion of the herb is used to wash divination tools. more
Nettles (Urtica dioica)
Due to the stinging spines found on the leaves, nettles are a strong herb used in protective magic and jinx breaking. They were grown in Scotland for the stem fibers which were woven... more
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)
Patchouli has strong Earth energies with a unique scent you either love or hate. Use in money drawing blends, as well as lust inducing incense and oils. It can also be burned to aid... more
Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)
Pennyroyal is useful for travel magic, allaying fatigue and ensuring a safe journey, and is also sacred to Demeter. Also, the Am. College of Clinical Pharmacy agrees that pennyroyal... more
Scullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
Scullcap is a relaxing herb that quiets the mind and calms the body; try adding it to dreamer's tea or blends for trance. You can also experience its effects smoking; a blend of scullcap... more
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthum)
A close relative of mugwort, wormwood is the darker cousin. Once featured as an ingredient in Absinthe, it is considered by some to be a hallucinogen. Brew small amounts of wormwood into a tea to induce trance and burn over graves to summon the spirits o more