An introduction to herbs for skincare including plants & flowers to use for different skin types and conditions and herbal skin care recipes
Self-heal is a common herb, a highly nutritious edible plant, and a medicinal powerhouse that is also known as heal-all or woundwort.
Whether you have standard green rosemary or some rosemary that's in bloom, this syrup will add the most delicious floral and herbal sweetness to any beverage. Makes about 3 cups syrup.
Learn more about the incredible health benefits of mint! This energizing herb is great for digestion, pain relief, sinus congestion, and more.
Try these stovetop potpourri recipes, DIY essential oil mixes and homemade scents and frangrances to make for the home. Holida scent ideas for gifts.
This herb-infused vinegar is the stuff of legends and has been used for centuries to help cleanse and protect from illness.
Come learn how to make medicinal herb infused oils with fresh or dry herbs using a slow cold infusion or quick heat method.
April 17th marks Herbalist Day — a celebration of the many teachers, peers, and herbs that guide an herbalist through their journey.
Health benefits, properties, active ingredients, uses and side effects of medicinal herbs as herbal remedies to relief and naturally treat burns
Use the Earth element in your spells and learn a little bit about herbalism with this list of Earth element plants. Herbal spell guide.
A handy key to the herbs of witchcraft. Each of the herbs listed has its own character and magickal properties. They are revealed to the Witch through study, meditation, and practice. For this glossary, we’ve limited the description of each herb to a few words. Many herbs have their own articles with more in-depth information, in case you wish to learn more. Here are the suggested meanings and uses of some popular ritual herbs: Agrimony – ancient herb of healing, restoration, and benevolent protection (full article) Alfalfa – good fortune, money magick, healing and cleansing infusions (full article) Angelica – warding and banishing, angelic magick, summoning strength (full article) Astragalus - vital energy, protection (shielding), promoting health, mental clarity, concentration Basil - blessings, love, money, and happiness Bay Leaf – confers wisdom, strength, and visions, sacred herb of Apollo Bearberry – psychic awareness, dreams, courage, smudging and offerings (full article) Birch Bark – new beginnings, psychic protection, strength, devotion, the Goddess (full article) Blessed Thistle – consecration, protection, healing and cleansing by fire Blue Sage – smudging, meditation, relaxation, ancestral wisdom, peace Blue Vervain – spells of love and advancement, astral travel, initiation Burdock Root – warding, cleansing, uncrossing and counter-magick Calendula – solar rites, divination, remembrance, honoring the dead Catnip – love-drawing, relaxation, trance work, feline magick Cedar – ancient wisdom, protection, maturity, strength and power Cinnamon – passion, shielding, quick success, spirit evocation, fire magick Cinquefoil (Five Finger Grass) – for the five blessings: health, money, love, power, and wisdom Coltsfoot – divination, visions, love magick, healing from within Comfrey – healing, restoration, lucky herb of travelers and gamblers Damiana – lust, sex magick, psychic abilities, energy work, spirit quests Dandelion – wishes, divination, calling spirits, charisma and success Devil's Claw - protection, exorcism, banishing spells, keeping away evil, confounding enemies Dill - sexual love, luck, protection against sorcery and disease Dittany of Crete – rare herb from Greece, renowned for love magick, manifestation, spirit contact (full article) Elderberry – hidden wisdom, Crone magick, banishing, Faery offerings Eucalyptus – cleansing, healing, ritual baths, rites of Mercury and Air (full article) Fennel Seed – psychic protection, counter-magick, confidence and adaptability Feverfew – humble flower renowned for its curative properties, a magickal “fix-all” Galangal – strength and power, victory, luck, hex-breaking, male potency Ginger – fiery herb of passion, success, and personal power Hawthorn Berry – fidelity, shielding, clarity, ancestor and Faery magick Hibiscus – love and passion, independence, confidence Horehound – mental clarity, dispelling illusion, quick action, healing Hyssop – purification, innocence, blessings, sacred baths and washes (full article) Irish Moss – financial luck, folk remedies, safety during travel, sea magick Jasmine – love, dreams, divination, sensuality, luxury and kindness (full article) Juniper Berry – good luck, prosperity, masculine energy, protection at home Juniper Leaf – purification, protection, bringing luck, exposing truth Lavender – love and attraction, purification, relaxation, restful sleep Lemon Balm – tranquility, attraction, fidelity, teamwork, harmonious home Lemon Peel – cleansing, purifying, boosting energy, sweetness and charm Licorice Root – domination, advantage over others, passion, power, persuasion Lobelia – spirit communication, love and weather magick, trance, blessings and curses Mandrake – legendary magickal herb for love magick, protection, and curses (full article) Marjoram - protection, married love, calming the mind, easing grief Marshmallow Root – love charms, psychic powers, protection, drawing good spirits Meadowsweet – sacred flower of Spring, the Maiden, and the Underworld Mistletoe – good luck, love and money spells, many traditional charms Mugwort – scrying, divination, psychic ability, lucid dreaming, Lunar magick (full article) Mullein – protection, illumination, courage, hedge-crossing, Crone magick Nettle – courage, consecration, protection, healing, deterring evil Orange Peel – uplifiting and centering Solar herb of joy, blessings, and good luck Orris Root – charms of love, persuasion, popularity, charisma and success Patchouli – love and sex magick, attraction, fertility, rites of Earth Pennyroyal – calmness, endurance, patience, dispelling anger, warding Peppermint – healing, purification, psychic awareness, love and energy Pine - persistence, moderation, prosperity, and good health Raspberry Leaf – love and enjoyment, tempting others, divination Red Sandalwood – used in incenses for meditation, healing, and trance work Rose – charms of love and beauty, harmony, divination, Goddess rites Rosemary – cleansing, purification, vitality, wisdom, protection (full article) Rue – warding, exorcism, cleansing, love-drawing and protective charms Spearmint – love, psychic ability, cleansing, renewal, house blessing Star Anise – clairvoyance, good luck, psychic dreams, travel charms Thyme - beauty, strength, courage, a favorite herb of Faeries Valerian – warding, enemy spells, transmuting negativity, feline magick Vervain – Old World herb of wisdom, healing, and second sight White Sage – cleansing, house blessing, meditation, healing White Willow Bark – solace, wisdom, long-lasting love, divination, Lunar magick Wild Lettuce – visions, trance, dream magick, enthrallment and sleep Witch Hazel – comfort and healing, wisdom, protection, soothing of anger Wood Betony – herb of St. Bride, used in charms against ill luck, anxiety, and despair Wormwood – psychic vision, spirit evocation, hexes and curses, reversal magick Yarrow – ancient medicinal flower used for courage, divination, good fortune Many of these magickal herbs are offered in our online Pagan shop. Others are easily found in the garden, kitchen, or grocery store. Please use caution with herbs, and don't take them internally without proper research and guidance. We never recommend herbal magick as a substitute for medical, legal, or financial advice. We package our herbs in small, airtight packages for your ritual use. (Most are $3 and under!) Check out our herb collection here. SaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSave
Medicinal herbs for eczema treatment focus primarily on the underlying causes and most herbal practitioners view eczema as a symptom of not only one but rather numerous other health-related ailments. There are many medicinal herbs for eczema that have a great reputation as a treatment but which one to choose will vary depending on the underlying cause. Causes such as allergies, food sensitivities, stress, poor digestion, sluggish liver, and bowel function and nutritional deficiencies can all contribute to an outbreak of eczema. Herbal remedies for eczema will usually both involve herbal preparations topically to ease any discomfort and internally to
It’s not easy to wake up in the morning with a boatload of energy. If you’ve had a long night or are dealing with stress, the next day can have a slow start. You may feel sluggish, drowsy, and irritable. Or, you may struggle to get out of bed, content with staying underneath the covers
Yarrow or Achillea millefolium is an erect, herbaceous, perennial plantthat produces one to several stems. Please note each bunch is unique and may vary slightly from the image. Each bunch has roughly 10 - 12 flower heads Approximate size 22" tall Four bunches shown in the vase image. How to care for flowers Dried flowers will last up to three years if properly cared for. Do not place in direct sunlight or anywhere where there is too much humidity or moisture or near a heater. To clean use a hairdryer on low speed or take outside and shake down gently.
Hair perfumes are in trend right now but the perfumes are made up of a lot of alcohol that can make your hair extremely dry. So make your own hair perfume at home using natural moisturizing ingredients
Dry rose petals and buds. I buy and use only certified organic botanicals for my candles and products. I buy dry roses in bulk for my shop. I have used this herb company for many years and they always have consistently nice flowers. Petals look just like the pictures above, Nice clean petals with vibrant color. Certified Organic, safe for food use, bathing, craft making, and whatever you need it for really, I use them in everything. Available in two sizes, 1/2 oz bag full or a glass round corked jar jammed full. Will come with label on the bottle as shown in pictures above. If you have any questions please ask, I will be happy to help. Vanessa
Learn how to harvest and preserve herbs! Freeze fresh herbs, learn how to dry herbs, or even make herb butter to save fresh herbs for cooking!
Violet skin cream is a natural herbal remedy that promotes lymphatic health. While most violet remedies use flowers, this one actually uses violet leaves. Wild violets are a welcome sight each spring, brightening up every
Pine needle soda is a naturally fermented drink with foraged ingredients, also called pine needle sprite. It's light, bright, and refreshing! This recipe makes one 16 oz bottle.
Learn more about herbalism by researching the right topics. Learn more about herbal actions, tools for herbalists, the history of herbalism.
Medicinal herbs for migraines relief can be of great help to alleviate the associated pain as they work towards reducing the frequency and severity of migraines. Most herbal migraine remedies focus on the cause of it and the long-term improvement of a person's health and not merely reducing the pain due to a migraine. Medicinal herbs for migraine are often combined with minerals and vitamins as a holistic approach to reducing the incidence and severity of this debilitating condition. Caution is advised when considering medicinal herbs for migraines. It is important to consult a healthcare professional before using any herbal
Make the most of the floral fruits of fall by using rose hips for food and medicine with these easy ideas for preservation and recipes.
There are a number of medicinal herbs that have a long history of use as a natural treatment for fever, as well as traditional herbal combinations that are pleasant to the taste and provide a number of benefits when suffering from fever and chills. In holistic tradition, herbs are not used to reduce fever unless there is also some positive benefit in treating the infection or inflammation that is causing the fever. Many alternative practitioners see fever as the body’s natural response to a pathogen. Fever has been shown to stimulate immune system production of antibodies and may also enhance
Have you ever dreamed about becoming an herbalist? Here's a free course explaining what being an herbalist is all about and how to plan your herbal path.
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Did you know that next to water, tea is the world’s second most commonly consumed beverage?
In this guide, we discuss 12 of the most powerful herbs for protection. We've included their magickal uses along with some of their other incredible properties.
Learn to grow your own tea by planting these 7 easy to grow herbs and flowers in your very own tea garden this year.
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These herbs are the perfect addition to spells for passion, lust, love, anger, curses, or energy. Fire is a dangerous element that is both creative and destructive.
Make your own "Dandelion Salve Recipe" to moisturize your skin and sooth sore muscles! #dandelion #dandelionsalve
A big part of preparing for fall and winter is making sure our immune systems are naturally strong, ready to be on the defense of any germ that may come our way. Our gracious Creator gave us an abundance of natural medicines through various plants, foods, herbs, and spices. Join me as I make 3 simpl
Learning how to make a tincture is one of the most important parts of the herbal learning journey. Use this post to figure out the best menstruum, extraction time, and method for producing a safe, effective herbal tincture every time!
Fall is the perfect time to harvest medicinal roots like dandelion and valerian for use in the home herbal medicine cabinet.
Before the snow comes I need to execute my plan to freeze fresh herbs that I have growing on my deck so I can cook with them all winter long.
