Common Herbs


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There literally hundreds of different herbs, spices and flowers and it would take an entire site devoted to the study of herbs alone to list all of them, and their uses. So I have included a list here of the most common and most often used herbs and the aspects associated with them. Also you will find at the bottom of the page a list of books and sites devoted to herbs.

Herbs For Protection

Angelica, Basil, Bay, Clove, Fennel, Frankincense, Garlic, Sage, Sandalwood, Witch Hazel

Herbs For Luck

Allspice, Bamboo, Hazel, Linden, Nutmeg, Rose, Star Anise, Vetivert, Violet

Herbs For Love

Apple, Basil, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Jasmine, Lavender, Marjoram, Peppermint, Rose, Thyme, Vanilla, Willow

Herbs For Prosperity

Alfalfa, Bergamot, Chamomile, Dill, Honeysuckle, Mint, Oak, Pine, Sesame, Vervain

Herbs For Peace

Gardenia, Lavender, Pennyroyal, Scullcap, Vervain

Not only are they literally hundreds of herbs that can be used in spellcraft but there are different ways of preparing and using them:
Infusions, Herbal Washes, Ointments, Poultices, Teas




Recommended Reading

For further reading I recommend the following web sites and books

Directory of Magical Herbs

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham.
(This is the best book on 'magical' herb lore that I have found.)
Magical Herbalism - Scott Cunningham
Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews - Scott Cunningham
Charms, Spells and Formulas - Ray Marlborough
Magical Aromatherapy - Scott Cunningham