Herbs

The magical use of Osha root comes from northern Native American tribal traditions where it is viewed as having great power in luck and is often carried as a lucky talisman. When burned it produces a warm and spicy aroma which is used to purify the air in much the same way smudge sticks are used. Because of its power in good luck it is also used by some to guard against negative or harmful...

High John - Jalapa root is widely known to help overcome obstacles and achieve goals, as well as protect against negative energies and curses. It is also great for love spells, and similar magic.

Low John is a common name referring to more than one plant. A powerful aid in seeking victory in court cases, Low John Trilliums are also used in spells of money drawing, protection, hex and curse breaking, especially powerful for couples in love and passion enhancing. For Hoodoo and southern Low John see Galangal - Alpinia galanga often called Chewing John.

Bayberry is widely used for luck, plenty & prosperity. It is often carried about the person, burned or the tree planted next to a home or business.

A powerful herb that is used to create a Homunculus, Mandrake also aids in exorcism, spells involving spirits and increasing magical potency. This is American Mandrake - Mayapple, not Mandragora.

Linden has long been known as a protective tree. It's branches are hung over doors and windows for this purpose and the tree is often grown at the center of gardens. Being a tree of immortality its leaves are often used in spell and ritual work of healing and longevity.

With uses traced back to the Native American's teachings to early settlers, Black Cohosh root has been added to mojo or dream bags and other magical works.

Orris root has long been used to find or hold love, and messages. Orris is Iris the Greek Goddess - the rainbow. The root also has associations with feminine energy, wind, sea, underworld.

Known mostly as an ingredient for beer and ale, hops has also been used around the world for many purposes, even for love drawing, invisibility and spiritual offerrings.

Believed to possess many curative powers. Release fears and feverish worry in ritual, or in candle magic, raise your spirit and emotional stability.

Useful in spells of protection and blessings for travel and can be used as an offerring in many Paths.

Quite helpful in attracting healthy energies and goodly spirits, Juniper berries are also good for spells and rituals of love and protection.

Particularly useful for those seeking good luck, Chamomile can be quite helpful when seeking love and prosperity. Its aromatic scent also helps soothe mind and body, making it useful for meditation.

Commonly used for rituals of purification, or as an offering to Gods and spirits, Red Sandalwood is also good for spells seeking healing and protection.

Barberry is sometimes called Holy Thorn or Jaundice Berry. It has been used for fabric dye and in medicine. It can be used to banish or create a barrier from negativity.