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| This page is herbs, Garden delites. I enjoy growing herbs, mixed with flowers. Most of my flowers however are also herbs! Combined with the rustic, and fun. Gardens are a joy. |
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| Clickfor corresponding Zodiac Sign to plants |
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| Folk Name: Garden Mint Gender: Masculine Planet: Mercury Element: Air Deities: Pluto, Hecate, Mintha Powers: Lust, Money, Travel, Healing, Exorcism, Protection Magical uses and lore: Mint has always been used in Healing potions. Stomach problems are said to be alleviated by stuffing a poppet with mint, and rubbing with healing oils. Fresh leaves rubbed on the head are said to relieve headaches. Wear mint on the wrist will aid in avoiding illness. Mint is also used in travel spells, and promote lust. It's also used in Money and proserity spells. Place a few leaves in your purse or wallet, or rub where you keep your money. Lay fresh mint on the alter will call good spirits, and aid you in Magick Mint is also used for protection. Mints are sacred to the deity Mintha, once a lover of the god Pluto. Solomon chose Mint when he constucted his ritual sprinkler. Mint was also used in payment to the Pharisees, and used as crowns by the Romans. Medical uses: Mints are a stimulant, aid in degestion and reduce flatulence, Peppermint has additional antiseptic,antiparasitic, andiviral, and sweat-inducing properties, It is included in ointments and cold remedies, and given for headaches, and other pains. In an inhalation the essential oil treats shock and nausea, and helps with concentration. There are too many kinds of Mints to mention here. Each has it's own medical uses. I encourage everyone to read up on mint's and grow some. It's very soothing to smell, a very calming odor. I loved reading about it in Culpepper's complete Herbal. Many of his treatments are outdated, but very fun to read. My favorite by far is the Orange Bergamont, Mother also loved it. . Cut back often, all mint stays hardy and green. As you can see I have many types of mint. My Aunt and Uncles had a pond, surrounded by Spearmint and Water Cress. The smells bring back times with family, and fishing for blue gill. Most of my mint is grown next to the hoses. I love smelling it every time I turn on the water. |
| Orange Bergamont mint, growing with Borage,and Rose of Sharron |
| Spearmint: Deity, Venus |
| Orange Bergamont, Spearmint, Apple Mint |
| My Dark Purple. I got the seeds from my Aunt. The seeds can be found after the flower is spent (green pod above.) |
| I love this shade. I also have, white, and light purprle. Each have different star shaped flowers, and some very large. |
| Folk Names: Lion's Herb Gender: Feminine Planet: Venus Element: Water Powers: Courage, Love Magical uses: Carry this herb with you, or rub on your hands to find courage. The seeds are used in love parfumes. When pulverized, rub onto hands and body to attract love. Not much in the magical world. They say they are a healer for eyes and soul. I think it's because they are such a sight to behold. They are a spring and early summer flower. I'm always sad when the plants are spent for the year. The medical uses are now defuncted, as the plant used internally is toxic. |
| Echinacea augustifolia Folk Names: Black Sampson, Rudeckia Powers: Strengthening Spells Magical uses: It was used by American Indians, and held in high reguard. Magicians washed their hands with coneflower juice before ceromonies, for strengh They also used it for snakebites and other poisonous bits and stings. Medical uses: This plant in itself is Magic, as it builds up the immune system. It is being researched for the treatment in AIDS. It builds up the system to fight off disease. It treats fevers and infections and may reduce allergies. I take this every day. During flu season I take it several times a day. I have three boys, and we all used to take turns with the flu. I can't get the boys to take it like I do. To bad for them, as I rarely catch germs they are throwing out. It is well worth the money to get the best when buying the pills. Now they are coming out with new colors. To the right is one I have. I keep the purple away from this plant. Many times planted to close they will all become one color. |
| A new color, tequlia sunrise |
| Common purple |
| Folk names: Bashoush, Herb of Grace, Herbygreass, hreow, Mother of the Herbs, Rewe, Ruta, Countryman's treacle. Gender: Masuline Planet: Mars: Element: Fire Deities: Diana, Aradia Powers: Healing, Health, Mental powers. Exorsism, Love Magical uses and lore: Placed on the forehead relieves headaches. Worn around the neck aids in healing from illness. Rue is added in healing poppets and incense Aristotle mentions this herb as a common protective herb against hostile Magic. Fresh rue snifffed, clears the head in love matters, and mental process. Added in baths breaks hexes and surses cast against you. Used in exorcism incenses and mixtures. Use as protection by hanging in doorways. Rub into the floor board sends back negative energy. The Romans ate rue as a preservative against the evil eye, and carred to guard the wearer from poisons and werewolves. Mix fresh Rue with morning dew and sprinkle in a circle around you when you perfrom acts for protection. It is said Rue grows best when stolen. To make the magicical properties stronger, grow near sage. Hunters rubbed rue on arrows, so it would always find it's mark. Catholic churches made brushes of rue to sprinkle holy water before Mass. Where they believe the name " Herb of Grace" came from. In the Milddle ages the well-off carried rue outside to drive away lice of beggars. Into the 18th century bouquets were placed in law courts to counteract prisoners' vermin and germs. Rue is best kept in the company of a Ruby. The shape of the leaves inspired the symbol for the suit of clubs in cards. Now I must mention to handle this herb carefully. The oil in Rue can cause an alergic reaction in the skin. If I as much get a small scratch it itches and is red for months. When I prune it I have to cover my hands and arms. Then why do I grow it? Why it's an essencial!!!!!!!!! Grown and clipped correctly, it makes for perfect edging in your herb garden, almost a small hedge, as it's a very "woody" herb. Medical uses: The bitter leaves are rich in iron and minerals. Rue is a stimulant and strengthens the capillaries. It was used to treat high blood presure, epilepsy, and colic (don't do this) The leaf was used for tired eyes, and used by da Vinci and Michelangelo. The dried leaf is a powerful insecticide and a germicide for wounds. |
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| Folk Names: Bugloss, Burrage, Herb of Gladness Gender: Masculine Planet: Jupiter Element: Air Powers: Courage, Psychic Powers Magical uses and lore: Carry a blossoms to strengthen your courage, or place one in your buttonhole for protection when walking outside. Tea made from Borage induces psychic powers. Used for it's power of courage, phrase taken out of an old proverb "I, Borage, grant courage" Use Borage to overcome dresspression or fear. Grow it because it's hearty and wonderful to behold. One of the herbs of the Celts. It is believed that the name is evolved from the Celtic word meaning a person of strong courage and bravery. Now used to fortify the inner self. Borage will give happiness and joy even in the worst of times. The deep hearty leaves, and the wonderful flowers makes me happy, and is one of my favorite garden delites. |
| Anise Hyssop. It's very fragrant. Grow near your plants that thrive with the help of bees. |
| Folk names: Isopo, Ysopo, Yssop Gender: Masculine Planet: Jupiter Element: Fire Powers: Purification, Protection Magical uses and lore: Hyssop is the most famous herb used for purification in Magic. It's added to baths in sachets, infused and sprinkled on objects and people alike to cleanse them. Hang it in your home to purge it of evil and negativity. Church ladies used to press the herb in their psalm books so not to fall asleep during services. Once it was used to purify temples and cleansing lepers. Mold that produces penicillin grows on the leaves. Anise Hyssop: Was used by Native Americans as cough medicines and introduced to Europe by bee keepers. I grow this next to all my vegetables. The bees love it. They say that bees are scarce these days. I promise if you grow these herbs you will have honey bees and bumble bees. When the seeds are dry, the finch love the plant. |
| My Rue I'm starting for edging to one of my many herb gardens |
| Folk names: Camomyle, Chamaimelon, Ground Apple, Heermannchen, Manzanilla, Maythen, Roman Camomile, Whig plant Gender: Masuline Planet: Sun Element: Water Powers: Money, Sleep, Love, Purification Magical uses: Used to attract money and an infusion is used by gamblers. It's used in sleep and meditation incenses. It's also used in baths to attract love. More importantly it's used in purificasion and protection. Sprinkle around home to remove surses and spells cast against you. Of course all of you know it for tea. Wild Chamomile: Pineapple Weed, Wild Chamomile, Wild Camomile, Disc Mayweed Look close as you walk, and find the joy of the wild chamomile. It grows where the ground is troden. As mother used to say the more you walk on it, the better it grows. Pick it up and rub it between your fingers. It's so soothing! |
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| German Chamomile |
| Folk names: Hen and Chickens, Sengren, Welcome-Home-Husband-Though-Never-So-Drunk, Welcome-Home-Husband-Though- Never-So-Late, Thunder plant, Jove's beard. Gender: Masculine Planet: Jupiter Element: Air Powers: Luck, Protection, Love Magical uses: Gives good luck and protects a building from lightning if grown on the roof. In the 9th century, the Emperor Charlemagne ordered Houseleek to be grown on roofs to protext against lightning and witchcraft. Houseleek has been used as a love enducing herb, worn fresh. This plant is used in weather Magic. It was also said to increase the number of children in the house. This might be because it was said to be a Afrodisiac. Hence the name Welcome home husband! Maybe not the most magical plant or used much for medicine, it's useful in your garden. These plants will grow anywhere, in everything. I just find them fun, and a nice added touch to any garden. |
| Folknames: Cow-Flop, Deadmen's Bells, Digitalis, Dog's Finger, Fairy Fingers, Fairy Petticoats, Fairy Thimbles, Fairy Weed, Foppy-Dock, Floptop, Folk's Gloves, Fox Bells, Foxes Flofa, The great Herb, Lions Mouth, little folks glove, Lusmore, Our Lady's Glove, Witches Bells, Witches Thimbles Gender: Feminine Planet: Venus Element: Water Powers: Protection Magical uses. If you grow it in the garden it will protect it. House-wives in Wales used the leaves to make a black dye for paint for crosed lines on their cottag's stone floors, This prevented evil from entering. An extremely poisonous plant, yet used for heart failure. Only should be used by a Doctor, as it will stop a heart as well as starting it. I kid you not folks, this plant is very poisonous! Foxglove is most widely used in Fairy Magic. It's so very toxic, it's not advised to use in magic. Plant it to invite Fairies, and to enjoy it's beauty. Also it's very good for attracting bees. Something we all need these days. Another of my favorite Garden Delites! |
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| Foxglove comes in many colors, and is a joy to grow. |
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| I didn't get any pictures of my Garlic this year. I grow regular and Elephant Garlic. |
| Folknames. Poor man's Trecale, Stinkweed (shared with Jimpson) Gender: Masculine Planet: Mars Element:Fire Deity: Hecate Powers: Protection, Healing, Exorcism, Lust, Anti-theft Ritual uses: Eaten on days of the festival to Hecate, and was left at crossroads as a sacrifice in her name. Magical uses: Once worn to protect against the plague, Today it's still used to absorb diseases. Sailors carry Garlic to prevent wreackage. In the middle ages soldiers wore it as a defense. While the Romans soldiers ate it to give them courage, Placed or planted in the home to protect against evil, or to keep out theives. Hang it over the door to keep out envious people. Very good to put in new homes. You may wear it to guard against bad weather, or monsters, or sheild you from blows from the enemy. Bite into a piece of garlic to protect from evil spirits, or to send them away. You many also sprinkle it on the floor. It's used under childrens pillows to protect them while they sleep. It's also a good luck charm for new brides. As smelly as it is, it's a lust inducer. Rub it into your pots and pans to remove negative vibrations, or for the best seasoning anywhere! Lets not forget to put a necklace of it about your neck to keep away Bela Lagosi.......I mean Vampires. It was used from pyramid builders for strength, and courage to the Roman legions, trusted charm against evil and MGM stars of the 30's! So if you are fighting a cold, or the undead, garlic is the plant to have!!! When it's dried and ready for harvest, I just throw the seeds around for next years crop. |
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| So simular to Comfrey, even I was confused what plant was what. Borage, an annual, and Comfrey a perennial |
| Symphytum officinale Folk names: Assear, Black Wort, Boneset, Bruisewort, Consolida, Consound, Gum Plant.Healing Herb. Knit Back, Knit Bone, Miracle Herb. Slippery Root, Wallwort, Yalluc Gender: Feminine Planet: Saturn Element: Water Powers: Safety while traveling, Money Magical uses Carry or ware during travel for safety, or put in shoe, Put in suitcase, back pack or purse so they aren't lost or stolen. The root can be used for Money spells. You can use this plant for any workings connected with Saturn. It's also used in spells having to do with real estate, and stability. Other uses and Lore: Comfrey was used for wound healings and for broken bones. The name Comfrey comes from the latin word conferva "knitting together" This plant is mostly known for it's healing. There are hundreds of sites and book about this herb. To me it's an herb my mother owned and now it's mine. You can split this herb every year. It takes up a lot of room. I give starts out every spring. When I moved here it was late July and very hot. I transplanted it right away. It wilted and many of the leaves died, but it did come back. What I have noticed is the 3 most inner leaves seem to survive while the rest will die away (very much like an Aloe plant) It comes back very quickly once it perks up. So don't worry if you plant it and this happens. I now have it in three places around my yard. This plant is related to Borage and so very hard to tell apart. |
| Nice green leaves and pretty purple flowers will add joy to any garden. |
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| Often found in area's of gravel, driveways, or between cracks of sidewalks. Also in dry well drained fields. |