Herbs S - Z

Folklore: tonic, antiperspirant, wounds, digestion, muscle/joint pain, garble, bolds/fever, preservative.

Magickal Lore: For women who do not want their partners to have outside sexual relationships. Used in incense making.

Magickal Lore: Jupiter - Bruises, indigestion, healng, protection, purification, spirituality, rituals, magickal work, stimulate sex.

Magickal Lore: Jupiter - Bruises, indigestion, healng, protection, purification, spirituality, rituals, magickal work, stimulate sex.

Folklore: tranquilizer, insomnia sedative, drug and or alcohol withdrawl, PMS.

Folklore: demulcent, diuretic, emollient. Primarily for its soothing properties. Inflamed skin, wounds.

Folklore: antispasmodic, antibacterial, aphrodisiac, nutritive tonic. Good poultice for bruises; inflammation, piles, sores and wounds. Good wash for skin problems.

Spearmint Leaf is used as a flavoring in many dishes, candies, and beverages, and as an ingredient in cosmetics. Medicinally, Spearmint Leaf is similar to Peppermint in action, though it is considered to be milder. A decoction of Spearmint Leaf was formerly gargled to prevent gum disease and whiten the teeth, and it is still used in many toothpastes. Spearmint Leaf is primarily used in ailments of the digestive tract, including indigestion, flatulence, vomiting, colic, and hiccoughs. It has also been used as a mild diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and as a fever reducer.

Magickal Lore: Dispels or prevents a hex on your. Destroys enemies' power over you. Used in incense making.

Folklore: aphrodisiac, helps loosen phlegm, combats bronchial spasms, and discourages growth of bacteria, antiseptic. Preserve linen from insects.

Tonka has a vanillalike aroma and is used as a vanilla substitute and in the manufacture of perfumes, sachets, soaps, tobacco, and food. The name of the bean also appears as tonqua bean and tonquin bean. Plants producing tonka beans are classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Magnoliopsida, order Rosales, family Leguminosae.

Folklore: calms nerves, sleep aid, treats spasmodic/nervous conditions. Reduces blood pressure.

Venus, Libra/Gemini - For minor pains, restful sleep. Protection, purification, divination, consecration, love potions.

Increases hemoglobin production Rebuilds the blood stream Helps prevent tooth decay Improves the body`s ability to heal wounds Purifies the Blood Creates an unfavorable environment for unfriendly bacteria growth Washes drug deposits from the body Neutralizes toxins, carsinogens in the body Helps purify the liver Improves blood sugar disorders Keeps hair from graying Improves digestion Removes heavy metals from the body Reduces high blood pressure Aids in the prevention and curing of cancer

Magickal Lore: Jupiter/Venus - Leo - Purifying, centering, attuning to the spirit world, consecration, clear negativity, sacred rituals.

Folklore: fevers, arthritis, heartburn and stomach disorders, gargle for sore throats.

Magickal Lore: Jupiter; Happiness, Luck, Lust, Love, Exorcism.

Cuts and wounds said to have a healing effect, a cordial and stomachic. It is also said to be useful for removing biliary obstructions of the liver, kept among linen to keep away insects.

Folklore: bittter tonic, expells worms. CAUTION Wormwood is classified as dangerous by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Folklore: skin cleanser, colds and flu, digestive tonic, wound healing.