Monday, September 22, 2008

herbs

HawthornCrataegus sp.Planet: MarsElement: FireDescription: TreePart Used: Berries, twigsUses: The flowers are used to bring fertility and are often used in marriage ceremonies. The leaves are placed under the mattress to enforce chastity. Used by fishermen to attract fish when carried as a charm. Grown for protection. Brings happiness and dispels depression and stress. Associated with the fae. Harvest only fallen trees for wood and always leave behind an offering.
HazelCorylus sp.Planet: MercuryElement: AirDescription: TreePart Used: Nuts, woodUses: Any part of the plant can be used in spells to increase mental abilities. Often used for wands. Carry the nuts or hang in the home to bring luck. Eat the nuts to encourage fertility. Place twigs in the windows for protection from lightning.
HeatherErica sp. or Calluna sp.Planet: VenusElement: WaterDescription: Sub-ShrubPart Used: Leaves and twigsUses: Protection, rain, luck. Burned in combination with ferns to bring rain.
Heliotrope Heliotropium europaeum or H. arborescensPlanet: SunElement: FireDescription: HerbPart Used: Whole plantUses: Exorcism scattering blends and incenses, put under the pillow it stimulates prophetic dreams, healing sachets, attracts wealth when carried.
Hibiscus Hibiscus sp.Planet: VenusElement: WaterDescription: ShrubPart Used: FlowersUses: Love, lust, divination. Used in love brews, makes a pleasant tasting tea.
High John The Conqueror Ipomoea purga or I. jalapaPlanet: MarsElement: FireDescription: VinePart Used: RootUses: Money, love, success, happiness. Poisonous, do not take internally. Carried for all purposes listed.
HollyIlex sp. Planet: MarsElement: FireDescription: Shrub to treePart Used: Leaves, woodUses: Protection against evil, brings luck, protective against lightning.
Honesty Lunaria sp.Planet: MoonElement: EarthDescription: HerbPart Used: Seed podsUses: Money spells.
Honeysuckle Lonicera sp.Planet: JupiterElement: EarthDescription: VinePart Used: FlowersUses: Ring a green candle to draw prosperity, psychic abilities, protection. Grown for protection.
Hops Humulus lupulusPlanet: MarsElement: AirDescription0: VinePart Used: Seed podsUses: Healing, sleep. Hop stuffed pillows aid sleep.
Horehound Marrubium vulgarePlanet: MercuryElement: AirDescription: HerbPart Used: LeavesUses: Money, healing.
Horseradish Cochlearia armoraciaPlanet: MarsElement: FireDescription: HerbPart Used: RootUses: Purification, exorcism. Sprinkle around home, on door and windowsills to drive out evil.
Hyssop Hyssopus officinalisPlanet: JupiterElement: FireDescription: Sub-shrubPart Used: Leaves and flowersUses: Purification, protection
Indian Paint Brush Castilleja sp.Planet: VenusElement: WaterDescription: HerbPart Used: FlowersUses: Love.
Iris Iris sp. Planet: VenusElement: WaterDescription: HerbPart Used: FlowersUses: Purification, wisdom, faith, courage.
Irish MossChondrus crispusPlanet: MoonElement: WaterDescription: SeaweedPart Used: Whole plantUses: Money, luck, protection.
Ivy Hedera sp.Planet: SaturnElement: WaterDescription: VinePart Used: LeavesUses: Protection, healing.

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