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Indians used Echinacea as an offering to spirit and strengthen spells. Adds powerful strength to charms, sachets, and herb mixes. Useful for money drawing magick. Use on the altar as a offering to the spirits.

Also known as Ellhorn, Elderberry, Lady Elder, and Black Berried Elder. A Druid Sacred Tree. Sacred to the White Lady and Midsummer Solstice. The Druids used it to both bless and curse.

Elder Flower is used Magickally as a fixative in ritual incense mixtures, for it easily attracts and holds oils which are added to incense, releasing them evenly when burnt upon glowing charcoal or mixed with salt-peter. Elder Flower may be used in as incense to keep one safe and protected. It is used in the blessings of babies, in both Christian and Pagan traditions.

Elder wands can be used to drive out evil spirits or thought forms. Music on panpipes or flutes made of elder have the same power of the wands. A Dryad "Elder Mother" is said to live in the tree; she will haunt anyone who cuts down her wood. Stand or sleep under an elder on Midsummer Eve to see the King of the Faeries and his retinue pass by.

The flowers are used in wish-fulfillment spells. The leaves , flowers, and berries are strewn on a person, place or thing to bless it. Wood is NOT to be burned as it is sacred to Hecate. Flowers are used for altar offerings. Hung over doorways and windows, it keeps evil from the house. Carry Elder to preserve against the temptation to commit adultery.

Use for: Money; Riches; Love; Blessings; Banishing; Releasing; Consecration; Cursing; Purification; Cleansing

Worn, Elecampane attracts love. Sew up some of the leaves or flowers in pink cloth, or make a sachet. It is also carried for protection, and the herb smoldered on charcoal aids in sharpening psychic powers, particularly when scrying.

Perhaps the ultimate healing tree. The Eucalyptus genus comprises over 500 species of aromatic trees and shrubs with deciduous bark. The most common species, Tasmanian Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus) has a blue-gray trunk, blue-green juvenile leaves, green adult leaves, and white flower stamens.

Eucalyptus leaves, scented of balsamic camphor, are used by aboriginals to bind wounds, the flower nectar gives honey, and the oil, distilled from the leaves and twigs, is used in medicines, aromatherapy, and perfumes.

Add to all healing blends. Also used in purification mixtures. For protection, carry the leaves.

A Druid sacred herb. This semi parasitic annual extracts its nutrients from the roots of certain grasses found in poor meadowland. It has tiny oval leaves and small, scallop-edged, white flowers with yellow spots and red veins, resembling a bloodshot eye.

Eyebright has also been used extensively as a visionary herb and as an aid to clairvoyance.  Make a tea using one teaspoon of eyebright to one cup of water, dip a cotton ball into the brew and wipe over your eyelids to increase your inner vision.  Carry on a daily basis to raise your psychic awareness.

Burn as incense for clairvoyance and divination. Carry when you need to see the truth in a matter.

This biennial or perennial herb has finely cut feathery foliage, umbels of midsummer flowers, curved, ribbed seeds and a thick root, all with a fresh anise seed flavor. Fennel is eaten in salads, soups, and breads.

The name Fennel came from the Roman word, Foeniculum and is derived from the Latin word, foenum meaning hay (to describe it's sweet scent). 

The Fennel plant is also responsible for the world marathon as we know it today.  In 490BC a battle between the Athenians and Persians was fought in a fennel laden field outside a village named Marathon.  A long distance runner made the 25 mile journey to warn the city of Athens, and it is his endeavor that was the birth of the marathon run as we know it.

Another Greek legend revolves around Prometheus.  In an angry gesture Zeus extinguished all fires on Earth leaving man cold and defenceless.  In an act of compassion Prometheus stole a glowing coal from Hestia's Hearth and hid it in a hollow fennel stalk, returning it to mankind.

Hardly surprising then that in magickal and folklore fennel is considered to be an herb of strength and courage.  In medieval times Fennel and St Johns Wort were combined to protect one against witchcraft and other evil influences, and was hung on doors on Midsummer's Eve to ward off evil spirits.  Bunches of Fennel were hung from raters to bring good luck, and the seeds were placed in keyholes to prevent evil from entering.

Magickal Use: Fennel is used for protection, purification & healing; wards off negativity and evil and is generally grown near homes for this reason - potent against spells, terrors and the invisible menace.

Fennel is delicious, and really should be part of every pantry for health, ritual and cooking.

Also known as Feather foil or Flirt wort. Semi evergreen Feverfew has pungent, divided, medium to yellow-green leaves and white daisy flowers appearing in summer. The leaves add a bitter tang to food and are found in digestive aperitifs.

Travelers carry it as a ward against sickness or accidents during their journeys. Protection; Purification; Defense; Cleansing.

Fumitory Herb also known as Earth Smoke is associated with the Ridding of Unwanted Spirits, Exorcism, Banishing, Grounding, Binding, and the Removal of Dead Matter and Purification. This is a Necromantic Herb. The Legendary Fumitory Herb is produced from vapors arising from the earth. A tea of Fumitory Herb sprinkled around your home and rubbed onto your shoes weekly will quickly draw wealth and good favor.

Legend has it that this plant was produced from vapors arising out of the Earth. The Ancients believed that the fumes from this plant had the power to expel evil spirits.

Galangal is used Magically for Vision Quests, Protection, Lust, Sex, Health, Money, Psychic Power, Hex-Breaking, Winning a Court Case, Carry or place in Holy Water to bring Good Luck, Wrap Money around Galangal and it will Multiply. Galangal is also called: Low John the Conqueror, China Root, East India Catarrh Root, Kaempferia, and Galanga.

In magic, powdered galangal root is burned to break spells. If worn, galangal aids psychic development and guards health. Placed in a leather pouch with silver, galangal is thought to attract money. Galangal is an ingredient in incense burned for knowledge of and conversation with holy guardian angels. Hildegard von Bingen mentions galangal as a remedy for many illnesses. Burning galangal strengthens the flow of energy throughout the body, especially in times of exhaustion or despondency.

Ginger has an aromatic rhizome, erect stems of two ranks, lance-shaped leaves, and spikes of white flowers. The rhizome is used fresh, dried, pickled and preserved. Essential to Asian dishes. Crystallized or infused Ginger suppresses nausea. Ginger tea eases indigestion and flatulence, and reduces fever. the root is warming to the body, is slightly antiseptic, and promotes internal secretions.

Originally from tropical Asia, ginger has been used as a medicinal herb for at least 2000 years. It was introduced by the Spaniards into the Americas and is now cultivated extensively in the West Indies.

Powerfully spicy, Ginger essential oil is useful in sexuality, love, courage, and money attracting blends. Eating Ginger before performing spells will lend them power, since you have been "heated up" by the Ginger, this is especially true of love spells. Ginger is also used in Success spells, or to ensure the success of a magical operation. In the Pacific the Dobu islanders make much use of ginger in their magic. They chew it and spit it at the "seat" of an illness to cure it, and also spit chewed ginger at an oncoming storm, while at sea, to halt it.

Eating ginger before performing spells (especially love spells) would lend them power; whole roots were used to attract money; powdered root can be added to money, love and success sachets or incenses.

Caution: Avoid excessive amounts if the stomach is already hot and over-stimulated as in peptic ulceration. Use with respect in early pregnancy.

Ginko Biloba is an excellent tool for exams or mental exercise. Some people experience it as an aphrodisiac. Mix it with any beverage. The Ginkgo tree is the oldest species of trees that exist on this planet. In China where it survived the last ice age, this ancient tree was planted in Magickal sites connected with ancestor worship, especially around temples and tombs.

Ginkgo is ruled by Jupiter, a planet of expansion through knowledge, wisdom and experience. The energy of Jupiter inspires us to reach new heights, to expand our minds, bodies and souls, to aspire to greatness and perfect ourselves, and this majestic ancient tree gives of the same energy. Used by the Chinese to bring longevity of life, it seems that even the tree itself wants to us to live long enough to fulfill our spiritual potential.

The Ginkgo tree is incredibly resilient, and spiritually we can draw upon this herb for strength and protection.  On August 6, 1945 an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. A Ginkgo tree as close as 1120m had survived, and when examined in September 1945 showed no effects of radio activity. This tree is still alive today, and has been called "the bearer of hope". In New Bedford (Massachusetts,USA) there's a UN Peace Tree as a community symbol of hope for world peace: you guess it, it's the Ginkgo.

This noble tree is an elder amongst all living creatures, and has a high spirit energy. Use this herb to connect with ancient wisdom, to connect with generations that have gone before you, to connect and communicate with your elders. Try using Ginkgo before past life regression or meditation.

The root is carried to attract love, as well as to guide one's health, to draw money, and to ensure sexual potency. Ginseng will also bring beauty to all who carry it.

Burn ginseng to ward off evil spirits and to break hexes or curses. A tea of ginseng is used as a powerful lust inducing drink, whether alone or mixed with other like herbs.

Hold a ginseng root in your hands, visualise your wish into the root, and throw it into running water. Or carve your wish into the root and toss into the water.

Ginseng Root has a history of use going back over 5,000 years. It is one of the most highly regarded of herbal medicines worldwide. It has gained a magical reputation for being able to promote health, general body vigor and also to prolong life.

Goats Rue is ruled by the planet Mercury and the element of Air. It is used in all spells and rituals concerned with health and healing.

In folk medicine it is said that if you place some Goats Rue in your shoe it cures and prevents rheumatism.

Magickal uses include money and divination.

In folk medicine, Solidago was thought to bring good luck when grown beside the house, and could be worn to help you meet your future love or carried to help you find lost objects!

To use gotu kola as a meditation incense, burn a small amount prior to meditation. Known as poor man’s ginseng. Traditionally used in India to improve intelligence, increase memory, and heighten resistance to fatigue and stress.

Magickally used to increase the chances of getting a job.

A Druid Sacred Herb. An ancient plant, believed by the Greeks to treat intoxication.

Connected with the Winter Solstice when it is used for decorating. Ivy provides protection when growing on or near a house. Ivy is equated with fidelity and is woven into marriage wreaths. Use in charms to bind luck, love, and fidelity to your person.

It is paired with holly, magically. Ivy is carried by women for good luck in general, and is worn by brides for the same reason. Traditional crowns for the bride and groom are made of holly (a male plant) and ivy (a female plant). Wreaths and altar decorations are made from these as well.

Ground ivy can be used to find the person or persons working negative magic against you.  On a Tuesday, burn a yellow candle with ground ivy around the base and the person or persons responsible will be known.

Small ornamental tree or shrub from Central America. The hard wood, denser than water, is used for mallets and bowling balls, and yields a resin that is used in medicine, stain, and a chemical indicator. It smells moderately balsamic; and though of little taste, it leaves a burning sensation in the throat. It softens under a moderate heat, and is then quite fragrant.

Known also as Lignum vitae Merlins staff was said to have been made from it.