Herbs & Flowers
Acacia (acacia senegal)
Folk names: Gum Acacia, Gum Arabic Tree, Sudan Gum Arabic, Cape Gum, Egyptian Thorn, Kikwata, Mgunga
Element: Air
Zodiac: Leo & Aquarius
Planet: Sun
Deities: Osiris, Ishtar, Ra (Egypt), Astarte (ancient near East), Diana (Rome)
Magical properties: protection, psychic powers, wealth, love
Cultural medicinal origins: Egypt, Indigenous Australia
Medicinal properties:
Reduce pain and inflammation, can help with stomach and throat discomfort
Topical wound treatment, has been shown to quicken healing
Acacia catechu has been shown to help prevent gingivitis when used in mouthwash
Acacia greggii has been shown to help stop blood flow on surface wounds
Adder’s Tongue (fern - ophioglossum vulgatum, lily - erythronium americanum)
Folk names:
fern - Southern Adder's-tongue, American Adder’s-tongue, Serpent’s Tongue, Adder’s Mouth,
lily - Trout lily, Yellow Trout Lily, Yellow Dogtooth Violet, Yellow Snowdrop
Element: Water
Zodiac: Cancer
Planet: Moon
Magical properties: healing, stop gossip, dream magic
Cultural medicinal origins: Indigenous North America
Medicinal properties (ophioglossum vulgatum)
Antiseptic and vulnerary; a paste made of the leaves and roots can aid in the healing of minor wounds and skin ulcers
Haemostatic and styptic; a paste made of the leaves and roots can help stop bleeding and help bruising, a juice made of leaves and roots can help with internal bleeding
Medicinal properties (erythronium americanum)
Emollient; fresh leaves can be used as a poultice to help with swelling, skin ulcers, and healing minor wounds
The raw plant, excluding the roots, has been used to prevent conception
*WARNING* If ingested, can cause vomiting or nausea as it is an emetic
Agrimony (agrimonia eupatoria)
Folk names: Common Agrimony, Church Steeples, Sticklewort, Cocklebur, Garclive, Stickwort, Umakhuthula
Element: Air
Zodiac: Cancer
Planet: Jupiter
Magical properties: protection, spell reversal, hex breaking, sleep
Cultural medicinal origins: Southern & Eastern Europe and China
Medicinal properties:
Coagulant, can help reduce bleeding (heavy menstrual bleeding as well) and heal wounds
Anti-inflammatory, can help aid digestion, diarrhea, and IBS symptoms
Can aid in respiratory illnesses such as sore throat, coughing, bronchitis, colds and flus by reducing inflammation and speeding up the healing process
Due to its anti-inflammatory and astringent properties, it can help with certain skin conditions like acne, rashes, psoriasis, and eczema when used topically
Contains silicic acid which is known to boost hair and nail strength and overall health
Alfalfa (medicago saliva)
Folk names: Lucerne, Buffalo Herb, Purple Medic
Element: Earth
Planet: Venus
Magical properties: prosperity, anti-hunger, money
Cultural medicinal origins: South-Central Asia (Persia)
Medicinal properties:
Nutrient dense, can replenish the stores of liver supportive vitamins and minerals, like vitamin K
Digestive health
High in the pre-biotics
Contains digestive enzymes which breakdown food; amylase which breaks down carbohydrates, starch, and sugar, lipase for fat, and protase for protein
Potassium rich; aids in eliminating water retention, constipation
Detoxes the urinary tract
Helps lower bad cholesterol
Supports healthy blood sugar levels
Supports pituitary gland
Alkanet Root/Alkanna (alkanna tinctoria)
Folk names: Dyer’s Alkanet, Dyer’s Bugloss
Element: Water
Magical properties: purification, prosperity
Cultural medicinal origins: Greece
Medicinal properties:
Anti-inflammatory & antibiotic; aids in healing burns and burn scars, wound healing, varicose veins, and rashes
Helps in treatment of stomach ulcers and diarrhea
Antiseptic for skin diseases like eczema and scabies
Can help with insomnia and anxiety
Antioxidants & anti-inflammatory properties may help reduce fever and headache
Allspice (pimenta dioica)
Folk names: Jamaica Pepper, Myrtle Pepper, Pimenta, Pimento, Eddo, Madere, Basheen, Kouroubaga
Zodiac: Aries & Scorpio
Planet: Mars
Magical properties: money, luck, healing
Cultural medicinal origins: Mayan, Arawak
Medicinal properties:
Mild anesthetic, can help with toothaches as a paste and arthritis or sore muscles as a soak
Aids digestion, can help relieve indigestion, gas, vomiting, and diarrhea
Increases circulation to the skin, can help with acne and other skin conditions
Almond (prunus dulcis)
Element: Air
Zodiac: Gemini, Virgo
Planet: Mercury
Deities: Attis (Phrygian), Mercury (Roman), Thoth (Egypt), Hermes (Greek)
Magical properties: money, prosperity, wisdom, success
Cultural medicinal origins: Central/Western Asia & Southern Europe
Medicinal properties:
Source of antioxidants; protect against oxidative stress, which can contribute to inflammation, aging, and diseases like cancer
Good source of vitamin E; several studies have linked higher vitamin E intake with lower rates of heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease
High in magnesium
Associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, improved blood sugar management, and reductions in insulin resistance among people with and without diabetes.
Magnesium deficiency is linked to high blood pressure, several studies have suggested that magnesium supplementation can lower blood pressure
Lower cholesterol levels; studies have shown that a diet providing 20% of calories from almonds lowered LDL cholesterol levels as well as protect LDL from oxidation which can lead to atherosclerosis (narrowing of arties caused by fatty build-up)
Aloe (aloe vera)
Folk names: Burn Plant, Medicine Plant, Saqal, Zabila
Element: Water
Zodiac: Cancer
Planet: Moon
Magical properties: protection, luck, money
Cultural medicinal origins: Greece, Egypt, India, Mexico, Japan, China
Medicinal properties:
Antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, & antiseptic
Contains powerful antioxidants within the family of substances known as polyphenols. These help inhibit the growth of certain bacteria that can cause infections in humans, making it helpful in healing wounds and treating skin conditions like first and second degree burns, rashes, and infections
Reduces dental plaque & prevents tooth decay; studies have shown that aloe vera mouthwash can reduce plaque, gingivitis, and plaque-producing bacterium (Streptococcus mutans), as well as being effective at killing Candida albicans (a yeast found in the mouth)
Treating mouth ulcers/canker sores; studies have shown that aloe vera treatment can accelerate the healing of mouth ulcers better and faster than other treatments as well as reducing associated pain
Can improve skin; taking oral aloe vera gel has been shown to increase collagen which may improve skin elasticity. When used topically, it can help with skin conditions like acne, psoriasis, and eczema
Can aid in hair growth & scalp problems; has been known to treat seborrheic dermatitis, as well as aid in hair growth due to containing vitamins, essential amino acids, copper, zinc, fatty acids, and plant steroids
Digestive aid; the latex (sticky yellow residue under the skin of the leaf) may help treat constipation. A key compound called aloin, or barbaloin, which has laxative effects
Althea (althaea officinalis)
Folk names: Marsh Mallow, Marshmallow, Mortification Root, Sweet Weed, Wymote, Heemst
Element: Water
Magical properties: protection, psychic powers, calling in good spirits
Cultural medicinal origins: Western Asia & North Africa
Medicinal properties:
Cough relief; althea or marshmallow root contains mucilage which may have a soothing effect on the esophagus by coating it. Lozenges and syrups containing marshmallow root can help treat dry coughs, and lessen the severity and length of time of coughs
Improve dry mouth; marshmallow root lozenges or tea help with dry mouth symptoms
Protect against stomach ulcers; marshmallow flower extract could help protect the gut from gastric ulcers, the mucilage and flavonoids in the marshmallow plant may cover and protect the mucous lining of the stomach, which may reduce the risk of certain ulcers
Amaranth (amaranthus hypochondriacus)
Folk names: Flower of Immortality, Huauhtli, Love-Lies Bleeding, Red Cockscomb, Velvet Flower, Floramon, Prince-of-Wales Feather, Prince's-feather
Element: Fire
Planet: Saturn
Deities: Artemis (Greek)
Magical properties: healing, protection, Pagan burial rituals, mend broken heart
Anemone (anemone pulsatilla)
Folk names: Meadow Anemone, Pasque Flower, Passe Flower, Wind Flower
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Scorpio
Planet: Mars
Deities: Adonis (Greek), Venus (Roman)
Magical properties: health, protection, healing
Angelica (angelica archangelica)
Folk names: Garden Angelica, Wild Celery, Norwegian Angelica, Masterwort, Garden Angelica
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Cancer
Planet: Sun
Deities: Venus (Roman)
Magical properties: protection, healing, warding, removing curses/hexes
Anise (pimpinella anisum)
Folk names: Aniseed, Anneys, Yanisin, Sweet Cumin
Element: Air
Zodiac: Gemini
Planet: Mercury & Jupiter
Deities: Apollo (Greek)
Magical properties: protection, lust, divination
Cultural medicinal origins: Egypt
Medicinal properties:
Coughs - can help relieve congestion, as tea and tincture
Said to be high in estrogen, can help aid in breastmilk production, and relieve some menopausal symptoms
Digestion aid, can help stimulate appetite, alleviate nausea, flatulence, and stomach cramps
Apple (malus domestica)
Element: Water
Zodiac: Taurus
Planet: Venus
Deities: Venus, Diana (Roman), Dionysus, Apollo, Hera, Athena, Aphrodite, Zeus (Greek), Olwen (Welsh), Iduna (Norse)
Magical properties: honor the dead, longevity, love, healing, wisdom
Apricot (prunus armeniaca)
Element: Water
Zodiac: Taurus
Planet: Venus
Deities: Venus (Roman)
Magical properties: love
Ash (fraxinus excelsior or f. americana)
Element: Fire
Planet: Sun
Deities: Uranus, Neptune, Mars (Roman), Poseidon (Greek), Thor, Odin (Norse), Gwydion (Welsh)
Magical properties: protection, prosperity, health, sea/water magic, representative of Ygdrasill, prophetic dreams, healing, love
Aspen (populus tremuloides)
Folk names: Quaking Aspen, Trembling Aspen, American Aspen, Mountain Aspen, Golden Aspen, Trembling Poplar, White Poplar, Popple
Element: Air
Zodiac: Taurus
Planet: Mercury
Magical properties: anti-theft
Aster (callistephus chinensis)
Folk names: China Aster, Annual Aster, Michaelmas Daisy, Starwort
Element: Water
Zodiac: Taurus
Planet: Venus
Deities: Venus (Roman)
Magical properties: love, sacred to Greek gods
Avens (geum urbanum)
Folk names: Wood Avens, Herb Bennet, Colewort, Assaranaccara, Blessed Herb, Clove Root, Golden Star, Harefoot, Minarta, Pesleporis, Star of the Earth, Way Bennet, Yellow Avens
Element: Fire
Planet: Jupiter
Magical properties: purification, love
Avocado (persea americans)
Folk names: Ahuacotl, Alligator Pear, Persea, Zaboca
Element: Water
Zodiac: Taurus
Planet: Venus
Magical properties: love, lust, beauty, revered by Egyptians
Balsam Poplar/Balsam Fir (commiphora opobalsamum/abies balsamea)
Folk names: Balm of Gilead, Balessan, Balsam Tree
Element: Water
Zodiac: Taurus
Planet: Venus
Magical properties: love, manifestations, protection, healing
Bamboo (bambusa vulgaris)
Folk names: Ohe, Kauayan-kiling
Deities: Hina (Hawai’i)
Magical properties: protection, luck, breaking hexes, wishes
Banana (musa sapientum)
Folk names: Maia, Bacove, Sanging
Element: Water
Zodiac: Cancer
Planet: Venus
Deities: Kanaloa (Hawai’i)
Magical properties: fertility, prosperity, luck, money
Banyan (ficus benghalensis)
Folk names: Arched Fig, Indian Fig Tree, Vada Tree
Element: Air
Planet: Jupiter
Deities: Maui (demigod & folk hero, Hawai’ian, Polynesian & Maori)
Magical properties: luck, revered by Hindus, happiness
Barley (hordeum vulgare)
Element: Earth
Zodiac: Aquarius
Planet: Venus
Magical properties: love, healing, protection
Basil (ocimum basilicum)
Folk names: Sweet Basil, Albahaca, Witches Herb, Balanoi
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Aries, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet: Mars
Deities: Vishnu & Tulasi (Hindu), Erzulie (Haiti)
Magical properties: happiness, love, peace, money, protection, health
Cultural medicinal origins: Haiti, South America, India
Medicinal properties:
Digestion aid, can help relieve abdominal cramping, gas, and loss of appetite
Mild sedative, can help relieve anxiety
Basil oil has antibiotic and antifungal properties
Bay leaf/Bay laurel (laurus nobilis)
Folk names: Grecian Laurel, Laurel, Lorbeer, Noble Laurel, Roman Laurel, Sweet Bay
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Leo
Planet: Sun
Deities: Apollo (Greek)
Magical properties: enhance psychic abilities, healing, banishing & breaking curses, protection, luck, manifesting
Cultural medicinal origins: Greece
Medicinal properties:
Bactericidal and fungicidal properties, can be added to the bath to help with vaginal infections, UTI’s, and healing perineal tears after childbirth
Can be used as an oil to help relieve sore muscles and arthritis pain
Mild skin irritations, can be used a salve for bruises and itching
Steeped in tea, can help calm nerves
Digestion aid, may help relieve indigestion and gas
*WARNING* Pregnant persons should not consume bay laurel in excess
Bean (phaseolus)
Element: Air
Zodiac:
Planet: Mercury
Deities: Demeter (Greek), Carna (Roman)
Magical properties: sacred to harvest goddesses, linked to the dead and the Underworld, charm against evil & negativity, harmony, love
Beech (fagus sylvatica)
Folk names: European Beech, Common Beech, Bok, Buche, Buk, Faggio, Fagus, Haya, Hetre
Zodiac: Libra
Planet: Saturn
Magical properties: wishes, creativity
Belladonna (atropa belladonna) *POISON*
Folk names: Banewort, Black Cherry, Deadly Nightshade, Death’s Herb, Devil’s Cherries, Divale, Dwale
Element: Water
Zodiac: Scorpio
Planet: Saturn
Deities: Hecate, Circe (Greek), Bellona (Roman)
Magical properties: was used to induce astral projection and visions but is not suggested for use in any workings due to its high toxicity
Benzoin (styrax benzoin)
Folk names: Gum Benzoin, Gum Benjamin Tree, Siam Benzoin, Loban, Kemenyan, Sumatra Benzoin Tree
Element: Air
Zodiac: Aquarius
Planet: Sun
Magical properties: purification, prosperity, attraction
Bergamot (Orange) (mentha citrata)
Folk names: Orange Mint
Element: Air
Zodiac: Libra
Planet: Mercury
Magical properties: money, success
Bergamot (Wild) (monarda fistulosa)
Folk names: Horsemint, Bee Balm, Monarda
Element: Air
Zodiac: Libra
Magical properties: clarity
Betony (stachys betonica/stachys officinalis/betonica officinalis)
Folk names: Common Hedgenettle, Purple Betony, Wood Betony, Bishopwort
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Aquarius
Planet: Jupiter
Magical properties: protection, purification, love, tied to Midsummer, strength
Birch (silver - betula pendula, white - betula pubescens, sweet birch - betula lenta)
Folk names: Beithe, Bereza, Berke, Bouleau, Lady of the Woods
Element: Water
Zodiac: Leo
Planet: Venus
Deities: Frigg, Freyja, Thor (Norse), Eostre (Western Germanic), Brigid (Celtic-Irish), Perchta/Berchta (Alps), Holda (Germanic)
Magical properties: protection, purification, love, fertility, renewal, sacred in many cultures
Bistort (polygonum bistorta)
Folk names: Dragonwort, Common Bistort, European Bistort, Meadow Bistort
Element: Earth
Planet: Saturn
Magical properties: psychic power, fertility, divination, wealth, attraction
Bittersweet (american - celastrus scandens, european - solanum dulcamara)
Folk names:
american - Wax Work, False Bittersweet
european - Bittersweet Nightshade, Bitter Nightshade, Blue Bindweed, Amara Dulcis, Climbing Nightshade, Fellenwort, Felonwood, Poisonberry, Poisonflower, Scarlet Berry, Snakeberry, Trailing Bittersweet, Trailing Nightshade, Violet Bloom, Woody Nightshade
Element: Air
Planet: Mercury
Magical properties: protection, healing, moving on, purification
Black Cohosh (actaea racemosa)
Folk names: Black Bugbane, Black Snakeroot, Rattle-Top, Fairy Candle, Bugbane, Rattle Root, Cimicifuga
Magical properties: love, courage, protection
Black pepper/Black peppercorn (piper nigrum)
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Leo
Planet: Mars
Magical properties: warding, cursing, protection, spellbreaking
Cultural medicinal origins: India
Medicinal properties:
Digestion aid
Cough expectorant and can help relieve chest congestion
*WARNING* Excessive use of black pepper’s constituent, piperine, can slow and modify drug metabolism in the liver
Blackberry (rubus)
Element: Water
Zodiac: Virgo
Planet: Venus
Deities: Brigid (Celtic-Irish)
Magical properties: healing, money, protection, tied to Lughnasadh
Bladderwrack (fucus vesiculosus)
Folk names: Bladder Fucus, Cutweed, Kelp, Sea Spirit, Seawrack, Seetang, Meeriche, Sea Oak, Black Tang, Rockweed, Sea Gapres, Dyers Fucus, Red Fucus, Rock Wrack
Element: Water
Zodiac: Pisces
Planet: Moon
Magical properties: protection, sea magic, wind magic, money, psychic power, attraction
Bleeding Heart (asian - dicentra spectabilis, pacific - dicentra formosa)
Element: Water
Planet: Venus
Magical properties: love
Bloodroot (sanguinaria canadensis)
Folk names: King Root, Red Root, Tetterwort
Element: Fire
Planet: Mars
Magical properties: love, protection, purification
Blueberry (swamp highbush - vaccinium formosum, lowbush - vaccinium angustifolium, highbush - vaccinium corymbosum, hillside - vaccinium pallidum)
Magical properties: protection
Boneset (eupatorium perfoliatum)
Folk names: Feverwort, Thoroughwort, Wood Boneset
Element: Water
Zodiac: Capricorn
Planet: Saturn
Magical properties: protection
Borage (borago officinalis)
Folk names: Star Flower, Herb of Gladness
Element: Air
Zodiac: Sagittarius, Pisces
Planet: Jupiter
Magical properties: courage, psychic powers
Bryony (bryonia dioca)
Folk names: Red Bryony, White Bryony, English Mandrake, Ladies’ Seal, Tetterberry,
Element: Fire
Planet: Mars
Magical properties: money, protection
Bromeliad (crypanthus)
Folk names: Earth Star
Element: Air
Planet: Sun
Magical properties: protection, money
Broom (cytisus scoparius)
Folk names: Scotch Broom, Common Broom
Element: Air
Planet: Mars
Magical properties: purification, protection, wind magic, divination
Buchu (agathosma betulina)
Folk names: Bookoo, Bucoo, Buku, Round Buchu
Element: Water
Planet: Moon
Magical properties: psychic power, prophetic dreams
Buckthorn (rhamnus cathartica)
Folk names: European Buckthorn, Purging Buckthorn, Common Buckthorn, Hart’s Thorn
Element: Water
Planet: Saturn
Magical properties: protection, wishes, legal matters
Burdock (arctium lappa)
Folk names: Greater Burdock, Gobo, Edible Burdock, Lappa, Beggar’s Buttons, Thorny Burr, Bardana, Clotbur, Happy Major, Great Burdock
Element: Water
Zodiac: Taurus
Planet: Venus
Magical properties: protection, healing, warding
Cabbage (Wild) (brassica oleracea)
Element: Water
Zodiac: Aries
Planet: Moon
Magical properties: Luck
Cactus (cactaceae)
Zodiac: Leo
Magical properties: protection
Calamus (acorus calamus)
Folk names: Sweet Flag, Sway, Muskrat Root, Myrtle Flag, Myrtle Grass, Sweet Rush, Sweet Sedge, Lubigan
Element: Water
Zodiac: Cancer
Planet: Moon
Magical properties: luck, healing, money, protection, strengthen & bind spells
Calendula (Marigold) (calendula/calendula officinalis)
Folk names: Pot Marigold, Common Marigold, Ruddles, Mary’s Gold, Bride of the Sun, Holigolde, Summer’s Bride
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Leo
Planet: Sun
Magical properties: protection, prophetic dreams, legal matters, psychic power, strength
Camphor (camphor officinarum/cinnamomum camphora)
Folk names: Kafoor, Camphire, Chang Nao, Camphor Tree, Camphorwood, Camphor Laurel
Element: Water
Zodiac: Cancer
Planet: Moon
Magical properties: health, divination
Caraway (carum carvi)
Folk names: Meridian Fennel, Persian Cumin, Kummel, Alcaravea
Element: Air
Zodiac: Virgo, Capricorn
Planet: Mercury
Magical properties: protection, lust, health, mental power, fidelity, attraction
Cardamom (elettaria cardamomum)
Folk names: Green Cardamom, True Cardamom
Element: Water
Zodiac: Taurus
Planet: Venus
Deities: Ezrulie (Haiti), Agni & Hayagriva, Avatar of Vishnu (Hindu)
Magical properties: love, lust, clarity, relaxation, healing
Cultural medicinal origins: India
Medicinal properties:
Cough expectorant, can help relieve chest congestion
Antibacterial and antifungal properties
Digestion aid, can help relieve heartburn, IBS symptoms, gas and constipation
Carnation (dianthus caryophyllus)
Folk names: Clove Pink, Gilliflower
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Aries
Planet: Sun
Magical properties: protection, strength, healing, energy
Carrot (wild) (daucus carota)
Folk names: Queen Anne’s Lace
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Gemini
Planet: Mars
Magical properties: fertility, lust
Cascara (frangula purshiana)
Folk names: Cascara Buckthorn, Cascara Sagrada, Bearberry, Chittem Stick, Chitticum Stick, Sacred Bark, Bitter Bark, Ecorce Sacree, Yellow Bark
Magical properties: legal matters, money, protection, warding
Cashew (anacardium occidentale)
Folk names: Mbiba, Kasui, Mkanju
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Aries
Planet: Sun
Magical properties: money
Catnip (nepeta cataria)
Folk names: Catmint, Cat’s Wort, Catwort, Field Balm, Nepeta, Nip
Element: Water
Zodiac: Taurus, Libra, Scorpio
Planet: Venus
Magical properties: cat magic, love, beauty, happiness, luck,
Cedar (cedrus)
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Aries
Planet: Sun
Magical properties: healing, purification, money, protection, aid with bad dreams
Celandine (chelidonium majus)
Folk names: Chelidoninum, Devil’s Milk, Greater Celandine, Kenning Wort, Swallow Herb, Swallow Wort, Tetterwort
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Leo
Planet: Sun
Magical properties: protection, happiness, legal matters, freedom/escape
Celery (apium graveolens)
Folk names: Aipo, Karafs, Elma
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Pisces
Planet: Mercury
Magical properties: mental power, lust, psychic power, sleep
Chamomile (chamaemelum nobile)
Folk names: Ground Apple, Heermanchen, Manzanilla, Maythen, Whig Plant
Element: Water
Zodiac: Leo & Capricorn
Planet: Sun & Moon
Deities: Ra (Egypt), Helios (Greek), Baldur, Gullveig, Mimir, Sif (Norse)
Magical properties: money, peace, love, calm, purification, protection, healing, luck
Cultural medicinal origins: Egypt, India
Medicinal properties:
Powerful calming effect, can help relieve anxiety, insomnia, teething stress, and colid
Antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and mild muscle relaxant. Can be used to help relieve muscle spasms and cramps, and menstrual cramps
Digestion aid, can help with IBS symptoms, morning sickness, and gastritis
When used topically, it can help aid in healing cuts, blisters, and burns (do not use it as an oil on burns, use it as a lotion). It can also help with rashes, eczema, and other skin inflammation.
Can be used in a compress for eye irritation and inflammation
*WARNING* Do not use chamomile if you are on blood thinners. Also, those who are allergic to ragweed may be allergic to chamomile.
Cherry (prunus avium)
Folk names: Wild Cherry, Sweet Cherry, Gean, Bird Cherry, Mazzard Cherry
Element: Water
Zodiac: Libra
Planet: Venus
Magical properties: love, divination
Chickweed (stellaria media)
Folk names: Star Chickweed, Qoqobala
Element: Water
Zodiac: Cancer
Planet: Moon
Magical properties: fidelity, love
Chicory (cichorium intybus)
Folk names: Succory, Wild Cherry, Wild Succory
Element: Air
Zodiac: Libra
Planet: Sun
Magical properties: removing obstacles, favors, frugality
Chili Pepper (capsicum annum)
Other names: Bell Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Wax Pepper, Jalapeno Pepper, Thai Pepper, Chiltepin Pepper
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Capricorn
Planet: Mars
Magical properties: breaking hexes, protection, love, warding, spell boosting
Cultural medicinal origins: India, China, Japan, Korea
Medicinal properties:
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties
Contains capsaicin which has powerful pain relieving properties when used topically. Can help with joint and muscle pain associated with arthritis and fibromyalgia, pain after surgery, pain from nerve damage, lower back pain, and cluster headaches
Capsaicin cream can help with itching and inflammation caused by psoriasis
Digestion aid, can help stimulate appetite
Can help with circulatory problems
Can help relieve chest and nasal congestion, and airway inflammation
Chives (allium schoenoprasum)
Folk names: Rush Leeks
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Aries
Planet: Mars
Magical properties: protection, happiness, warding, breaking bad habits, divination, strength
Chrysanthemum (chrysanthemum)
Folk names: Mum, Chrysanths
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Scorpio
Planet: Sun
Magical properties: protection
Cinnamon (cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Folk names: Sweet Wood
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Aries & Leo
Planet: Sun
Deities: Venus (Roman), Dionysus & Hestia (Greek), Bast (Egypt)
Magical properties: healing, love, happiness, money
Cultural medicinal origins: China
Medicinal properties:
Digestion aid, can help relieve nausea, gas, vomiting, and diarrhea
Cinnamon oil can be used to help relieve toothache pain
Antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties
*WARNING* Pregnant persons and people with ulcers should not consume cinnamon in excess
Cinquefoil (potentilla)
Folk names: Five Finger Blossom, Five Finger Grass, Silverweed, Tormentils, Barren Strawberries, Crampweed, Five Fingers, Goosegrass, Goose Tansy, Moor Grass, Silver Cinquefoil, Silverweed
Element: Fire
Planet: Jupiter
Magical properties: money, protection, prophetic dreams, sleep, love, health, power, wisdom, banishing hexes/curses, purification, favors
Citron (citrus medica)
Folk names: Sukake, Rough Lemon
Element: Air
Zodiac: Gemini
Planet: Sun
Magical properties: psychic power, healing
Clove (syzygium aromaticum)
Folk names: Mykhet, Carenfil
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Aries
Planet: Jupiter
Magical properties:
Cultural medicinal origins: Indonesia, China
Medicinal properties:
Antibacterial properties
Anesthetic, can help relieve toothaches (as an oil, or crushed)
Can aid in circulation to the skin, use on acne to promote healing or in massage oils to create a warming effect
Digestion aid, can help with gas, nausea, and diarrhea (tea)
Clover (trifolium)
Folk names: Trefoil, Honeystalks
Element: Air
Zodiac: Gemini
Planet: Mercury
Magical properties: protection, money, love, fidelity, success
Club Moss (lycopodium)
Folk names: Ground Pine, Creeping Cedar, Lycopod, Wolf Claw, Moririr-Wa-Mafika
Element: Water
Planet: Moon
Magical properties: protection, power
Coconut (cocos nucifera)
Folk names: Narikela, Niyong, Ranedj
Element: Water
Zodiac: Leo
Planet: Moon
Magical properties: purification, protection
Coltsfoot (tussilago farfara)
Folk names: Bull’s Foot, Butterbur, Coughwort, Pas d’ane, Sponnc, Foal’s Foot
Element: Water
Planet: Venus
Magical properties: love, peace, divination/visions
Columbine (aquilegia vulgaris)
Folk names: European Columbine, Common Columbine, Granny’s Nightcap, Granny’s Bonnet, Lion’s Herb
Element: Water
Zodiac: Taurus
Planet: Venus
Magical properties: courage, love
Comfrey (symphytum officinale)
Folk names: Common Comfrey, True Comfrey, Boneset, Knitbone, Consound, Slippery-Root, Black Wort, Bruisewort, Wallwort, Karakaddes, Ztowrkost
Element: Water
Zodiac: Aquarius
Planet: Saturn
Magical properties: travel, money
Copal (protium copal)
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Aries
Planet: Sun
Magical properties: love, purification
Coriander/Cilantro (coriandrum sativum)
Folk names: Chinese Parsley, Uan-Suy, Stinkdillsamen, Hu-Sui
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Scorpio
Planet: Mars
Deities: Ares (Greek), Ra (Egypt)
Magical properties: love, harmony, protection, healing, divination, prosperity
Cultural medicinal origins: Egypt
Medicinal properties:
Anti-inflammatory properties, can help relieve joint and muscle pain
Digestive aid, can help relieve gas, constipation, diarrhea, and nausea
Corn/Maize (zea mays)
Element: Earth
Zodiac: Leo
Planet: Venus
Magical properties: protection, luck, divination
Cotton (gossypium)
Element: Earth
Planet: Moon
Magical properties: luck, healing, protection, rain & fishing magic
Cowslip (primula veris)
Folk names: Common Cowslip, Cowslip Primrose, Artetyke, Fairy Cup, Frauenschlussel, Herb Peter, Key Flower, Lady’s Key, Lippe
Element: Water
Zodiac: Aries
Planet: Venus
Magical properties: healing, youth
Crocus (crocus vernus)
Folk names: Spring Crocus, Giant Crocus
Element: Water
Zodiac: Leo
Planet: Venus
Magical properties: love, visions
Cucumber (cucumis sativus)
Folk names: Agurk, Hasswey, Kheyar, Lekiti, Gurka
Element: Water
Zodiac: Cancer
Planet: Moon
Magical properties: healing, fertility
Cumin (cuminum cyminum)
Folk names: Cumino, Cumino Aigro, Samoot, Kimoon
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Aries & Scorpio
Planet: Mars
Deities: Ares (Greek)
Magical properties: protection, anti-theft, fidelity
Cultural medicinal origins: India
Medicinal properties:
Digestion aid, can help relieve indigestion, diarrhea, gas
Diuretic
Antifungal & antimicrobial properties
Expectorant, can help relieve chest congestion
Anti-inflammatory, can help relieve breathing issues and help with mild skin conditions
*WARNING* Pregnant persons should not consume cumin in excess
Curry (murraya koenigii)
Folk names: Sweet Neem
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Aries
Planet: Mars
Magical properties: protection, warding
Cyclamen (cyclamen)
Folk names: Groundbread, Sow Bread, Swine Bread
Element: Water
Planet: Venus
Magical properties: fertility, protection, happiness, lust
Cypress (cupressus sempervirens)
Folk names: Mediterranean Cypress, Italian Cypress, Tuscan Cypress, Persian Cypress, Pencil Pine
Element: Earth
Zodiac: Virgo, Capricorn
Planet: Saturn
Magical properties: longevity, healing, comfort, protection, sacred to Minoans, death
Daffodil/Narcissus (narcissus spp)
Folk names: Jonquil, Fleur de Coucou, Goose Leek, Lent Lily, Porillon
Element: Water
Zodiac: Gemini
Planet: Venus
Deities: Narcissus (Greek)
Magical properties: peace, hope, self-love, renewal, luck
Daffodil/Narcissus is extremely toxic and should not be used medicinally
Daisy (american - leucanthemum vulgare, european - bellis perenis)
Folk names:
american - Ox-eye Daisy, Dog Daisy, Marguerite
european - Common Daisy, Lawn Daisy, English Daisy, Bairnwort, Field Daisy, Llygady Dydd, Maudlinwort, Moon Daisy
Element: Water
Zodiac: Taurus
Planet: Venus
Deities: Freyja, Thor (Norse), Artemis (Greek)
Magical properties: lust, love
Dandelion (taraxacum officinale)
Folk names: Common Dandelion, Blowball, Cankerwort, Lion’s Tooth, Priest’s Crown, Puffball, Swine Snout
Element: Air
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Planet: Jupiter
Deities: Hecate (Greek)
Magical properties: divination, wishes, psychic power, calling spirits
Datura (datura stramonium) *POISON*
Folk names: Thorn Apple, Jimsonweed, Devil’s Snare, Devil’s Trumpet, Devil’s Apple, Ghost Flower, Mad Apple, Madherb, Manicon, Thornapple, Witch’s Thimble, Yerba del Diablo
Element: Water
Planet: Saturn
Magical properties: hex-breaking, sleep, protection, sacred to the Aztecs
Deerstongue (liatris odoratissima)
Folk names: Vanilla Leaf, Wild Vanilla, Hound’s Tongue
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Aries, Scorpio
Planet: Mars
Magical properties: lust, psychic power
Devil’s Bit (scabiosa succisa)
Folk names: Ofbit, Devil’s Bit Scabious
Magical properties: love, protection, luck, warding
Dill (anethum graveolens)
Folk names: Dill Weed, Garden Dill, Sowa, Keper, Hulwa
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Gemini & Virgo
Planet: Mercury
Deities: Hermes (Greek)P, Janus & Mercury (Roman), Anubis & Khensu (Egypt)
Magical properties: love, good luck, balance, protection, money
Cultural medicinal origins: Egypt, Greece
Medicinal properties:
Antimicrobial properties
Digestion aid, can help relieve gas
Mild tranquilizing effect, can help with insomnia
Mild muscle relaxant, may help with spasms and menstrual cramps
Dock (rumex crispus/rumex obtusifolius)
Folk names: Yellow Dock, Curled Dock, Curly Dock, Sour Dock, Narrow Dock, Garden Patience, Narrow-Leaved Dock / Broad-Leaved Dock, Bitter Dock, Bluntleaf Dock, Butter Dock
Element: Air
Planet: Jupiter
Magical properties: healing, fertility, money
Dogwood (cornus florida)
Folk names: Boxwood, Budwood, Dogtree, Florida Dogwood, Flowering Cornel, Flowering Dogwood, Virginia Dogwood
Magical properties: wishes, protection
Dragon’s Blood (calamus draco)
Folk names: Draconis Resina, Sanguis Draconis
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Aries
Planet: Mars
Magical properties: love, protection, power
Echinacea (echinacea)
Folk names: Black Sampson, Coneflower, Rudbeckia
Zodiac: Pisces
Magical properties: offering to spirits, strengthen spells, healing
Elderberry (sambucus canadensis)
Folk names: American Black Elderberry, Canada Elderberry, Common Elderberry, Alhuren, Battree, Boure Tree, Bour Tree, Eldrum, Ellhorn, Frau Holle, Hildemoer, Hollunder, Hyler, Lady Ellhorn, Sureau, Sweet Elder, Yakori Bengeskro
Element: Water
Zodiac: Libra
Planet: Venus
Deities: Holda (Germanic), Venus (Roman)
Magical properties: protection, healing, prosperity, sleep, used in Celtic-Briton burial rites, warding, blessing, luck, considered bad luck to certain Romani groups
Elecampane (inula helenium)
Folk names: Horse-Heal, Elfdock, Alantwurzel, Alycompaine, Aunee, Elfwort, Nurse Heal, Wild Sunflower
Element: Air
Zodiac: Pisces
Planet: Mercury
Magical properties: love, protection, psychic power
Elm (ulmus)
Element: Water
Zodiac: Capricorn
Planet: Saturn
Deities: Odin, Hoenir, Lodurr (Norse)
Magical properties: love
Endive (cichorium endivia)
Element: Air
Planet: Jupiter
Magical properties: lust, love
Eryngo (eryngium)
Folk names: Sea Holly, Yerba del Sapo
Element: Water
Planet: Venus
Magical properties: travel, peace, lust, love
Eucalyptus (eucalyptus globulus)
Folk names: Blue Gum Tree, Stringy Bark Tree, Southern Blue Gum
Element: Water
Zodiac: Cancer
Planet: Moon
Magical properties: healing, protection
Eyebright (euphrasia officinalis)
Folk names: Eyewort, Red Eyebright
Element: Air
Planet: Sun
Magical properties: mental power, psychic power
Fennel (foeniculum vulgare)
Folk names: Sweet Fennel, Samar, Sheeh
Element: Air
Zodiac: Aquarius & Aries
Planet: Mercury
Deities: Prometheus, Apollo, Dionysus (Greek)
Magical properties: courage, protection, healing
Cultural medicinal origins:
Medicinal properties:
Digestive aid, can help relieve heartburn and indigestion
Anti-inflammatory, can help relieve menstrual cramps
Expectorant, can help with coughs
Can help stimulate lactation, and help with PMS and menopause symptoms
Fenugreek (trigonella foenum-graecum)
Folk names: Bird’s Foot, Greek Hayseed, Watu, Hilba
Element: Air
Zodiac: Cancer
Planet: Mercury
Magical properties: money
Garlic (allium sativum)
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Aries
Planet: Mars
Deities: Hecate (Greek), Mars (Roman)
Magical properties: protection, good luck, energy, spell-breaking, strength
Cultural medicinal origins: Egypt, Greece, China
Medicinal properties:
Antimicrobial
Regular eating may help lower HDL cholesterol and raise LDL cholesterol
May help boost immune system
Garlic has active compounds that may help relieve high blood pressure
*WARNING* Garlic may inhibit the ability to form blood clots. Do not take in excess if you are on blood thinners*
Ginger (zingiber officinale)
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Scorpio
Planet: Mars
Deities: Ares & Mars (Roman)
Magical properties: increase energy, luck, healing
Cultural medicinal origins: Indonesia, China, India
Medicinal properties:
Power digestive aid, can help with nausea associated with morning sickness, motion sickness, and even chemotherapy
Anti-inflammatory
Ginseng (panax ginseng)
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Scorpio
Planet: Jupiter
Deities: Magu (Tao)
Magical properties: lust, vitality, love, protection
Cultural medicinal origins: China
Medicinal properties:
Anti-inflammatory
Can help improve brain function (memory, mood)
Immune boosting properties
Can help relieve fatigue
May help lower blood sugar (if taking with diabetes medication, monitor blood sugar levels to ensure they do not drop too low)
Harebell (campanula rotundifolia)
Folk names: Bluebell, Scottish Bluebell
Magical properties: luck, truth
Lavender (lavandula spp)
Element: Air
Zodiac: Virgo & Gemini
Planet: Mercury
Deities: Circe, Hecate, Medea (Greek), Saturn (Roman)
Magical properties: purification, clarity, love, peace
Cultural medicinal origins: Greek, Roman
Medicinal properties:
If used as aromatherapy, can help relax and alleviate insomnia and anxiety, help decrease the need for pain medication after surgery, and help alleviate PMS symptoms
Lavender oil has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help with mild skin irritations including minor burns, bug bites, and scalp issues
Digestive aid, lavender tea may help relieve vomiting, nausea, gas, and upset stomach
Antifungal properties
Lemongrass (cymbopogon citratus)
Element: Air
Zodiac: Gemini & Virgo
Planet: Mercury
Deities: Hermes, Diana, Artemis (Greek)
Magical properties: protection, love, purification, balance, clarity
Cultural medicinal origins: Southeast Asia
Medicinal properties:
Antimicrobial, antifungal, antibacterial
Digestive aid, can help relieve upset stomach & vomiting
Mild pain relieving properties, oil applied directly to the skin may help relieve sore muscles and headaches
Marjoram (origanum majorana)
Element: Air & Fire
Zodiac: Aries & Leo
Planet: Mercury & Venus
Deities: Themis (Greek), Venus (Roman), Odin, Ullr, Weiland (Norse)
Magical properties: love, grief, health, protection, harmony
Cultural medicinal origins: Greece
Medicinal properties:
Analgesic, may help relieve joint and muscle pain
Antibacterial and antiseptic properties
Digestive aid, can help relieve gas
Soothing, as a tea can help relieve anxiety and insomnia, and sore throat
If used as aromatherapy, may help relieve chest and nasal congestion
Has been known to help with menstrual pain when mixed with clary sage and lavender oils and rubbed on the skin
Mint (mentha spp)
Element: Air
Zodiac: Taurus & Virgo
Planet: Venus
Deities: Hades (Greek), Nerthus (Norse)
Magical properties: strength, purification, luck
Cultural medicinal origins: Greece, Egypt
Medicinal properties:
Digestion aid, can help relieve upset stomach, nausea, and indigestion if drank as tea
When used as aromatherapy, can help relieve nausea and headaches
A variety of mint, peppermint, contains menthol and can be used in massage oils to help sore muscles and chest congestion
Peppermint also is known to have antifungal properties and can be used in a foot bath to help with mild foot ailments
Mint has mild antibacterial properties and can inhibit bacterial growth when used in mouthwash and toothpaste, which helps with bad breath
Mugwort (artemisia vulgaris)
Element: Earth
Zodiac: Taurus & Libra
Planet: Venus & Moon
Deities: Artemis, Diana, Hecate (Greek), Audhumla, Freya, Idunna, Nanna, Nehalennia, Nerthus, Sif, Sigyn, Sjofna (Norse)
Magical properties: enhanced psychic abilities, divination, dreaming, protection
Cultural medicinal origins: Europe, China
Medicinal properties:
Topical anesthetic, can be used as a salve to help relieve sore muscles, burning, itching, and warts
Antibacterial and antifungal properties
Chewing on fresh mugwort leaves may help with fatigue
Digestion aid, can help relieve nausea, diarrhea, constipation, cramping, and loss of appetiteWhen drank as a tea, may help relieve anxiety and restlessness
When combined with ginger and drank as a tea, can help regulate the menstrual cycle and relieve painful menstruation as well as some menopausal symptoms
*WARNING* Pregnant persons should be very wary of ingesting mugwort, it has been used traditionally to prevent miscarriage but has also been uesd to induce contractions.
*WARNING* Mugwort can be toxic if ingested in large quantities and/or over a prolonged period of time, if using medicinally, be aware of amounts and make sure to take long breaks in between usage.
Nutmeg (myristica fragrans)
Element: Air
Zodiac: Pisces
Planet: Jupiter & Mercury
Deities: Lugh, Danu (Celtic), Cerridwen (Welsh)
Magical properties: luck, love, clarity, money
Cultural medicinal origins: Indonesia
Medicinal properties:
Digestion aid, can help relieve gas, heartburn, and stomach cramps
Anti-inflammatory, can help with minor skin irritations and joint inflammation
May boost libido
Antibacterial properties
Has mood-boosting properties, may help calm the nerves
*WARNING* Nutmeg can be extremely toxic when ingested in large amounts (nothing over 1 tsp is recommended). Pregnant persons should not consume nutmeg medicinally in any amount.
Rose (rose spp)
Element: Water
Zodiac: Taurus
Planet: Venus
Deities: Aphrodite, Adonis, Eros (Greek), Audhumla, Aegir, Freya, Heimdall, Idunna, Nanna, Nehalennia, Nerthus, Sif, Sigyn, Sjofna (Norse)
Magical properties: love, protection, happiness, luck
Cultural medicinal origins: China
Medicinal properties:
Rose hips are packed with Vitamin C and can help boost the immune system
Rose petals are mildly antiseptic and anti inflammatory, so rosewater or an ointment can help relieve mild skin conditions like wounds, bruises, rashes, and chapped skin
Rose petals are a mild antispasmodic, may help relieve cough
Rose petals are a nervine and may help soothe anxiety
Rose hips contain iron and are a mild anti inflammatory, which may help relieve pain and discomfort during your menstrual cycle
Rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis)
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Leo
Planet: Sun
Deities: Hebe, Aphrodite (Greek)
Magical properties: fidelity, purification, memory, healing, protection
Cultural medicinal origins: Egypt, Greece
Medicinal properties:
Increases circulation; when rubbed on the scalp, rosemary oil may help stimulate hair growth and encourage good scalp health, when rubbed on the body, it can increase circulation and help relieve aches, pains, and coldness
Antiseptic properties, when used as a facial toner can help with mild acne and inflammation
Cognitive stimulant, may help improve memory
Sacred Fig (ficus religiosa)
Folk names: Bodhi Tree, Peepul Tree, Peepal Tree, Pipala Tree, Ashvattha Tree
Element: Air
Planet: Jupiter
Deities: Vishnu (Hindu)
Magical properties: fertility, protection, wisdom, sacred to Buddha, mediation
Thyme (thymus spp)
Element: Water
Zodiac: Taurus & Libra
Planet: Venus
Deities: Freya (Norse), Aphrodite, Ares (Greek), Gefion, Nehalennia, Weiland (Norse)
Magical properties: strength, courage, happiness, renewal
Cultural medicinal origins: Sumer, Egypt, Greece
Medicinal properties:
Antibacterial and antifungal properties, can help relieve chest congestion, internal parasites, athletes foot, minor skin irritations, and ear infections
When used as a mouthwash, it may help relieve sore gums, bad breath, and a general antiseptic
Digestion aid, may help relieve upset stomach, gastritis, and diarrhea
