DRAGON'S BLOOD:
Dragon's Blood: My favorite incense!
Gender: Masculine.
Planet: Mars.
Element: Fire.
Powers: Love, Protection, Exorcism, Potency.
Magical Uses: This resin is to entice lovers to return. It is said a stick of dragon's blood or some resin placed under the pillow or matress will cure impotency. The dried resin is a powerful protectant: carry, sprinkle around the house, burn as incense. It drives evil and negativity away when burned. Add a pinch of Dragon's Blood to other incenses and spells to increase the potency and power.
(taken from Scott Cunigham's Encylopedia of Magickal Herbs).
Dragons Blood is also used for bringing good luck, money and love.
To make a love pouch: Dragon's Blood resin carried with Aloes Wood and
Sandlewood. Wrap in a red flannel cloth and dress it with oils of Patchouli,
Sweet Orange, and Rose. Place in alter and meditate either on bringing in a true
love or stregthining love.
To recieve an offer of Marriage: Write the lover's name on a small square of
brown paper, then cross it with your own name, fold Dragon's Blood powder into
the paper and throw into fire with a handful of Love Incense (Recipe:
Sandalwood, Basil, Bergamont, Rose and Lavender.) whilst focusing on your
desires.
House Cleansing: Dragon's Blood can be used alone or mix with Camphor, frankincense, myrhh, Pine and Eucalyptus.
Dragon's Blood Ink: Some spells ask you to write incantations in Dragon's Blood
ink. You can buy this but make sure it is REAL, not just red ink.
To make your own:
1 tsp Powdered Dragonsblood resin,
15 tsp alcholol (vodka),
1 tsp ground Gum Arabic,
a few drops of cinnamon oil.
In ancient times Dragons blood resin was used for varnish, dye, incense, and medicine.
Medicinally it has been used for diarrhoea, lowering fevers, helping with ulcers in the mouth, throat, intestines, and stomach, as an antiviral for respitory issues, and also used for eczema.
The seeds are also polished up and used as Buddhist prayer beads.
Gender: Masculine.
Planet: Mars.
Element: Fire.
Powers: Love, Protection, Exorcism, Potency.
Magical Uses: This resin is to entice lovers to return. It is said a stick of dragon's blood or some resin placed under the pillow or matress will cure impotency. The dried resin is a powerful protectant: carry, sprinkle around the house, burn as incense. It drives evil and negativity away when burned. Add a pinch of Dragon's Blood to other incenses and spells to increase the potency and power.
(taken from Scott Cunigham's Encylopedia of Magickal Herbs).
Dragons Blood is also used for bringing good luck, money and love.
To make a love pouch: Dragon's Blood resin carried with Aloes Wood and
Sandlewood. Wrap in a red flannel cloth and dress it with oils of Patchouli,
Sweet Orange, and Rose. Place in alter and meditate either on bringing in a true
love or stregthining love.
To recieve an offer of Marriage: Write the lover's name on a small square of
brown paper, then cross it with your own name, fold Dragon's Blood powder into
the paper and throw into fire with a handful of Love Incense (Recipe:
Sandalwood, Basil, Bergamont, Rose and Lavender.) whilst focusing on your
desires.
House Cleansing: Dragon's Blood can be used alone or mix with Camphor, frankincense, myrhh, Pine and Eucalyptus.
Dragon's Blood Ink: Some spells ask you to write incantations in Dragon's Blood
ink. You can buy this but make sure it is REAL, not just red ink.
To make your own:
1 tsp Powdered Dragonsblood resin,
15 tsp alcholol (vodka),
1 tsp ground Gum Arabic,
a few drops of cinnamon oil.
In ancient times Dragons blood resin was used for varnish, dye, incense, and medicine.
Medicinally it has been used for diarrhoea, lowering fevers, helping with ulcers in the mouth, throat, intestines, and stomach, as an antiviral for respitory issues, and also used for eczema.
The seeds are also polished up and used as Buddhist prayer beads.
Everlasting, also known as Helichrysum Angustifolium:
Everlasting is an evergreen aromatic herb which grows up to 60 cm (24 in) and is part of the Asteraceae family. It is also called Italian Everlastings, Curry Plant or Immortelle. It has a branched stem, silver-green scented leaves and dark
yellow daisy-like flowers, which become dry as the plant matures, yet retain their color. Its actions are: anti allergenic, anti- inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringant, diuretic, expectorant, fungicidal, hepatic. It is a great skin healer, it is used to treat sensitive, inflamed skin, eczema and psoriasis. It is also useful for scars, stretch marks and wound healing. Helichrysum oil has been dubbed 'the Super Arnica of Aromatherapy' for its remarkable ability to speed the healing of wounds, bruises and even broken bones.
Put a few drops into a bath or oil burner and breath its scent: it helps with
respiratory issues including colds and flu, and it is said whooping cough,
bronchitis, coughs and asthma. Cut up some leaves and place them in boiling water to
make an infusion, strain, then use cooled liquid for eczema and skin conditions, and
even as a hair rinse for psoriasis. Can be used on boils, cuts, wounds and burns as
well as abscesses.
Helichrysum oil is helpful for circulatory disorders; it can relieve the pain of rheumatism and arthritis. Folk medicine also presents this as a great boon for healing scars and fighting the ravages of aging. It aids the digestive system, reducing liver and spleen congestion.
In vapor therapy or diluted in the bath, helichrysum oil can help with muscle aches and pains, respiratory problems and the digestive system.
As a blended massage, oil helichrysum oil can assist with muscle aches and pains, respiratory problems and the digestive system.
In a cream or as a lotion, helichrysum oil can be beneficial to dermatitis, acne and the healing of scars as well as countering the effects of aging.
Helichrysum is also a deeply 'psychological' oil. It helps letting go of old pain and healing the scars from the past. It can also be used to overcome addictive behaviour patterns, such as alcohol or nicotine abuse.
MAGICKAL USES: Helichrysum is said to ward cats off property if grown around your home or gateways. It is also grown to bring longevity and healing. Helichrysum may be
used in spiritualistic rituals to invoke the spirits of the departed. Its
everlasting nature can teach us about the immortal nature of the soul and the
mysteries of self-regeneration. Helichrysum may also be employed for scrying and
channelling practices.
yellow daisy-like flowers, which become dry as the plant matures, yet retain their color. Its actions are: anti allergenic, anti- inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringant, diuretic, expectorant, fungicidal, hepatic. It is a great skin healer, it is used to treat sensitive, inflamed skin, eczema and psoriasis. It is also useful for scars, stretch marks and wound healing. Helichrysum oil has been dubbed 'the Super Arnica of Aromatherapy' for its remarkable ability to speed the healing of wounds, bruises and even broken bones.
Put a few drops into a bath or oil burner and breath its scent: it helps with
respiratory issues including colds and flu, and it is said whooping cough,
bronchitis, coughs and asthma. Cut up some leaves and place them in boiling water to
make an infusion, strain, then use cooled liquid for eczema and skin conditions, and
even as a hair rinse for psoriasis. Can be used on boils, cuts, wounds and burns as
well as abscesses.
Helichrysum oil is helpful for circulatory disorders; it can relieve the pain of rheumatism and arthritis. Folk medicine also presents this as a great boon for healing scars and fighting the ravages of aging. It aids the digestive system, reducing liver and spleen congestion.
In vapor therapy or diluted in the bath, helichrysum oil can help with muscle aches and pains, respiratory problems and the digestive system.
As a blended massage, oil helichrysum oil can assist with muscle aches and pains, respiratory problems and the digestive system.
In a cream or as a lotion, helichrysum oil can be beneficial to dermatitis, acne and the healing of scars as well as countering the effects of aging.
Helichrysum is also a deeply 'psychological' oil. It helps letting go of old pain and healing the scars from the past. It can also be used to overcome addictive behaviour patterns, such as alcohol or nicotine abuse.
MAGICKAL USES: Helichrysum is said to ward cats off property if grown around your home or gateways. It is also grown to bring longevity and healing. Helichrysum may be
used in spiritualistic rituals to invoke the spirits of the departed. Its
everlasting nature can teach us about the immortal nature of the soul and the
mysteries of self-regeneration. Helichrysum may also be employed for scrying and
channelling practices.
Chamomile- chamaemelum nobile
Description: grows up to 30cm tall, grey-green leavesthat are finely divided
into many feathery segments. they have single flowers that are daisy like, with white outer petals and a yellow conical centre.
Chamomile according to German legend, Chamomile flowers represented the souls of ill-fated soldiers who for their sins died under a curse. It was also customary to hang a wreath on a house to give prtection against thunder, lightning and storms. on midsummers day, people lit bonfires at crossroads and in fields, the bonfires were fueled with aromatic plants, including chamomile that would give off a thick smoke. The smoke was believed to have magickal powers that could remove all misfortune. People jumped over the fires, drove the
pungent smoke toward crops, orchards, and animals and brought their sick to
inhale its benificial properties. People would boil it up with orange peel to
make a scented washing water. Chamomile was used to lighten and brighten the
hair. Chamomile has been a major healing herb for centuries. In Ancient Egypt it
was classed as a sacred healing herb, used to tend to the sick, they used it to
treat many illnesses including fevers, colds, aches and pains and female
disorders. The Ancient Romans believed it was a poisonus snake bte antidote.
Chamomile is a calming and soothing herb, chamomile tea was used for sleep
problems, digestive troubles, depression and lung conditions. In Native America
they used it as a poltice to prevent gangrene.
Cultivation and collection: Chamomile can be rased by seeds (To buy organic
vibrationally charged seeds visit Wise Old Seeds page). It will need well
drained soil in full sun. Plant out in mid-spring. Gather the flowers in late
summer and use fresh or dried.
EASY CHAMOMILE SKIN CLEANSER:
2-3 Tbsp Chamomile flowers
600ml water
1tsp lemon juice
Put the flowers and water in a saucepan and simmer for 10 mins. Cool and
strain the liquid, add lemon juice and store in fridge in a sealed container.
When needed, gently cleanse face and neck with lotion using soft cloth.
Eye Soother:
2-3 Tbsp Chamomile flowers
600ml boiling water
cover flowers with the boiling water and let it infuse. Cool, then pour into
ice cube trays and freeze. Remove a chamomile cube whenever you have tired eyes,
and rub it gently around the eye sockets, over the eyelids, and over the
eyebrows.
into many feathery segments. they have single flowers that are daisy like, with white outer petals and a yellow conical centre.
Chamomile according to German legend, Chamomile flowers represented the souls of ill-fated soldiers who for their sins died under a curse. It was also customary to hang a wreath on a house to give prtection against thunder, lightning and storms. on midsummers day, people lit bonfires at crossroads and in fields, the bonfires were fueled with aromatic plants, including chamomile that would give off a thick smoke. The smoke was believed to have magickal powers that could remove all misfortune. People jumped over the fires, drove the
pungent smoke toward crops, orchards, and animals and brought their sick to
inhale its benificial properties. People would boil it up with orange peel to
make a scented washing water. Chamomile was used to lighten and brighten the
hair. Chamomile has been a major healing herb for centuries. In Ancient Egypt it
was classed as a sacred healing herb, used to tend to the sick, they used it to
treat many illnesses including fevers, colds, aches and pains and female
disorders. The Ancient Romans believed it was a poisonus snake bte antidote.
Chamomile is a calming and soothing herb, chamomile tea was used for sleep
problems, digestive troubles, depression and lung conditions. In Native America
they used it as a poltice to prevent gangrene.
Cultivation and collection: Chamomile can be rased by seeds (To buy organic
vibrationally charged seeds visit Wise Old Seeds page). It will need well
drained soil in full sun. Plant out in mid-spring. Gather the flowers in late
summer and use fresh or dried.
EASY CHAMOMILE SKIN CLEANSER:
2-3 Tbsp Chamomile flowers
600ml water
1tsp lemon juice
Put the flowers and water in a saucepan and simmer for 10 mins. Cool and
strain the liquid, add lemon juice and store in fridge in a sealed container.
When needed, gently cleanse face and neck with lotion using soft cloth.
Eye Soother:
2-3 Tbsp Chamomile flowers
600ml boiling water
cover flowers with the boiling water and let it infuse. Cool, then pour into
ice cube trays and freeze. Remove a chamomile cube whenever you have tired eyes,
and rub it gently around the eye sockets, over the eyelids, and over the
eyebrows.
SALT BUSH:
Atriplex halimus. The SALT BUSH is an evergreen shrub growing about 1.5
metres tall and wide. It requires a very sunny position in a well-drained
soil and makes a good hedge. Instead of spending all your time trimming hedges,
grow this plant and trim it by harvesting the young growth for use in salads
and as a spinach substitute. The leaves have a distinctive salty taste and has
become one of our favourites. The only problem we have with it is that it
produces very little growth in the winter and so harvesting at this time of
the year has to be very moderate. The plant soon bursts into vigorous growth
with the warmer spring weather and can then be harvested in quantity. When
picking the leaves, do not strip them from the stems but instead pick the
whole stem. Harvest just the top 3 - 5cm if using them in salads, but harvest
young shoots up to 25cm long if cooking them. When lightly steamed, the
leaves retain their flavour and texture well, making an excellent spinach
substitute.
The plant is very wind resistant and is tolerant of very salty soils and also
of dry conditions. It makes an excellent shelter hedge in maritime areas. It
is not cold-hardy in all areas, being defoliated if temperatures drop much
below -5°c for any period of time, and often being killed at temperatures
much below -10°c.
metres tall and wide. It requires a very sunny position in a well-drained
soil and makes a good hedge. Instead of spending all your time trimming hedges,
grow this plant and trim it by harvesting the young growth for use in salads
and as a spinach substitute. The leaves have a distinctive salty taste and has
become one of our favourites. The only problem we have with it is that it
produces very little growth in the winter and so harvesting at this time of
the year has to be very moderate. The plant soon bursts into vigorous growth
with the warmer spring weather and can then be harvested in quantity. When
picking the leaves, do not strip them from the stems but instead pick the
whole stem. Harvest just the top 3 - 5cm if using them in salads, but harvest
young shoots up to 25cm long if cooking them. When lightly steamed, the
leaves retain their flavour and texture well, making an excellent spinach
substitute.
The plant is very wind resistant and is tolerant of very salty soils and also
of dry conditions. It makes an excellent shelter hedge in maritime areas. It
is not cold-hardy in all areas, being defoliated if temperatures drop much
below -5°c for any period of time, and often being killed at temperatures
much below -10°c.
PURSELANE:
Purslane it’s not a weed, its a wonder plant! Purselane has more
omega-3 fatty acids than in some of fish oils. If you are a vegetarian and want
to avoid all forms of animal products, then here is the answer!
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a common
weed found all over the world. You won't
find purslane in the supermarket or health food store; you'll have to discover
it in the wild, which is very easy to do if you look during the summer. In the
country, look in gardens. In the city, look in flower beds and planters.
With its thick red recumbent (laying on the ground) stalks and its
small fleshy green leaves, purslane looks like a tender succulent, not a hardy
annual whose seeds find it easy to survive long cold winters. When you find
purslane, harvest it by cutting the tender tips -- as little as one inch or as
much as eight inches, depending on the size of the plant.
Herbalist James Duke says purslane contains up to 4000 ppm of the
omega-3 fatty-acid alpha linolenic acid (ALA); that means a 100 gram serving
(between 3 and 4 ounces) contains 400 mg of ALA. Purslane-fed chickens lay eggs
that have twenty times more omega-3's than regular eggs.
Eating purslane is tastier, safer, and more effective than taking omega-3
supplements. To increase the effect, Duke suggests adding walnut oil to your
purslane. Purslane counters depression. It is one of the five herbs -- lettuce,
amaranth greens, lamb's quarters greens, and watercress are the other four --
richest in antidepressant substances. Purslane is a superior source of calcium,
magnesium, potassium, phenylalanine, and tryptophan, all of which are known to
moderate the effects of depressive brain chemicals. Purslane is loaded with nutrients. A single ONE CUP serving contains all the vitamin E you need in a day, as well as significant amounts of vitamin C and pro-vitamin A. Purslane is one of the very best sources of magnesium. One cup supplies your minimum daily need of 450 mg. Lack of magnesium is associated with diabetes, migraines, osteoporosis, hypertension, and asthma.
And, that one cup of fresh purslane gives you over 2000 mg of calcium
and 8000 mg of potassium. Women who take calcium supplements do nothing to
strengthen their bones. Women who eat foods rich in calcium -- such as yogurt,
stinging nettles, and purslane -- have flexible bones which resist
breaking.Purslane seeds have been found in caves in Greece that were inhabited
16,000 years ago. Eat fresh purslane alone dressed with olive oil and
vinegar or lightly sauteed in butter, or add it to salads and soups.
omega-3 fatty acids than in some of fish oils. If you are a vegetarian and want
to avoid all forms of animal products, then here is the answer!
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a common
weed found all over the world. You won't
find purslane in the supermarket or health food store; you'll have to discover
it in the wild, which is very easy to do if you look during the summer. In the
country, look in gardens. In the city, look in flower beds and planters.
With its thick red recumbent (laying on the ground) stalks and its
small fleshy green leaves, purslane looks like a tender succulent, not a hardy
annual whose seeds find it easy to survive long cold winters. When you find
purslane, harvest it by cutting the tender tips -- as little as one inch or as
much as eight inches, depending on the size of the plant.
Herbalist James Duke says purslane contains up to 4000 ppm of the
omega-3 fatty-acid alpha linolenic acid (ALA); that means a 100 gram serving
(between 3 and 4 ounces) contains 400 mg of ALA. Purslane-fed chickens lay eggs
that have twenty times more omega-3's than regular eggs.
Eating purslane is tastier, safer, and more effective than taking omega-3
supplements. To increase the effect, Duke suggests adding walnut oil to your
purslane. Purslane counters depression. It is one of the five herbs -- lettuce,
amaranth greens, lamb's quarters greens, and watercress are the other four --
richest in antidepressant substances. Purslane is a superior source of calcium,
magnesium, potassium, phenylalanine, and tryptophan, all of which are known to
moderate the effects of depressive brain chemicals. Purslane is loaded with nutrients. A single ONE CUP serving contains all the vitamin E you need in a day, as well as significant amounts of vitamin C and pro-vitamin A. Purslane is one of the very best sources of magnesium. One cup supplies your minimum daily need of 450 mg. Lack of magnesium is associated with diabetes, migraines, osteoporosis, hypertension, and asthma.
And, that one cup of fresh purslane gives you over 2000 mg of calcium
and 8000 mg of potassium. Women who take calcium supplements do nothing to
strengthen their bones. Women who eat foods rich in calcium -- such as yogurt,
stinging nettles, and purslane -- have flexible bones which resist
breaking.Purslane seeds have been found in caves in Greece that were inhabited
16,000 years ago. Eat fresh purslane alone dressed with olive oil and
vinegar or lightly sauteed in butter, or add it to salads and soups.
HONEYBUSH:
Honeybush is a type of herbal red tea which, like the similar tea rooibos, has become popular for its claimed healing properties. Studies on the
health benefits of honeybush often include rooibos as well. Twenty-four species of the genus Cyclopia may be used to create honeybush tea, according to an article published in the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry" in 2004. Honeybush is naturally caffeine-free, so it will not cause sleep problems the way black or green tea can for some people. Consult a qualified health care provider before using honeybush tea to treat any health conditions.
Nutrition:
Honeybush tea contains many nutrients, according to Mountain Rose
Herbs. When drinking this tea, you'll consume vitamin C, along with the
essential minerals calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium and
zinc. Honeybush tea also contains flavonones and the xanthone mangiferin, which
have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants protect against free radicals, waste
substances produced when the body metabolizes food into energy or encounters
environmental toxins such as vehicle exhaust. Free radicals can damage cells and
may be involved in the development of heart disease, cancer and other illnesses,
according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health at its MedlinePlus
website.
Relief of Symptoms
Some traditional uses are associated with honeybush tea, as noted by
the 2004 "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry" article. People have used
honeybush tea for relieving symptoms of colds and flu and even for treating
pulmonary tuberculosis. Some women drink honeybush tea to relieve unpleasant
symptoms of menopause.
Liver Protection
Animal research published in the January 2009 issue of "Food and
Chemical Toxicology" investigated the protective activity of fermented and
unfermented honeybush, as well as rooibos and green and black teas, against
induced liver injury. All the teas had some beneficial effects on the liver, but
fermentation seemed to decrease the protective effect of the two herbal
teas.
Antimicrobial Benefits
Honeybush and rooibos teas both appear to inhibit bacterial and yeast
growth as measured in the laboratory, as noted by Tektique, the website of South
African Universities Technology. Honeybush tea extracts limit the growth or
reproduction of Escherichia coli, known as E. coli, and Propionibacterium acnes,
known as P. acnes. It also may reduce Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella
enterica, Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus. The tea extract was
able to inhibit growth by 50 to 100 percent, but the effect tended to diminish
after 48 hours. Honeybush tea extract had a similar effect against the
yeast-like fungus Candida albicans, but only for the first six hours.
health benefits of honeybush often include rooibos as well. Twenty-four species of the genus Cyclopia may be used to create honeybush tea, according to an article published in the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry" in 2004. Honeybush is naturally caffeine-free, so it will not cause sleep problems the way black or green tea can for some people. Consult a qualified health care provider before using honeybush tea to treat any health conditions.
Nutrition:
Honeybush tea contains many nutrients, according to Mountain Rose
Herbs. When drinking this tea, you'll consume vitamin C, along with the
essential minerals calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium and
zinc. Honeybush tea also contains flavonones and the xanthone mangiferin, which
have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants protect against free radicals, waste
substances produced when the body metabolizes food into energy or encounters
environmental toxins such as vehicle exhaust. Free radicals can damage cells and
may be involved in the development of heart disease, cancer and other illnesses,
according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health at its MedlinePlus
website.
Relief of Symptoms
Some traditional uses are associated with honeybush tea, as noted by
the 2004 "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry" article. People have used
honeybush tea for relieving symptoms of colds and flu and even for treating
pulmonary tuberculosis. Some women drink honeybush tea to relieve unpleasant
symptoms of menopause.
Liver Protection
Animal research published in the January 2009 issue of "Food and
Chemical Toxicology" investigated the protective activity of fermented and
unfermented honeybush, as well as rooibos and green and black teas, against
induced liver injury. All the teas had some beneficial effects on the liver, but
fermentation seemed to decrease the protective effect of the two herbal
teas.
Antimicrobial Benefits
Honeybush and rooibos teas both appear to inhibit bacterial and yeast
growth as measured in the laboratory, as noted by Tektique, the website of South
African Universities Technology. Honeybush tea extracts limit the growth or
reproduction of Escherichia coli, known as E. coli, and Propionibacterium acnes,
known as P. acnes. It also may reduce Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella
enterica, Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus. The tea extract was
able to inhibit growth by 50 to 100 percent, but the effect tended to diminish
after 48 hours. Honeybush tea extract had a similar effect against the
yeast-like fungus Candida albicans, but only for the first six hours.
Ivy - Hedera Helix
IVY - Hedera Helix
Ivy is classed in Australia as a noxious ‘weed’; it is an evergreen climbing plant that can grow up to 20-30 meters high on suitable surfaces and as a ground cover where there are no vertical surfaces.
In the 16th centenary, the leaves and berries were taken orally as an
expectorant to treat coughs including whooping cough and bronchitis. Externally
it is used in cosmetics, for burns, warts, skin eruptions, swollen joints and
toothache. In 1597, a British herbalist JOHN GERARD recommended water infused
with Ivy leaves as a wash for sore or watering eyes. It also lowers fever and is
used for antibacterial properties. BEWARE: the leaves can cause severe contact
dermatitis in some people. Excess internal use can damage red blood cells so it
is best to leave for a professional practitioner.
MAGIKAL USES: Gender: Feminine
Planet: Saturn
Element: Water
Powers: Protection, Healing.
Ivy guards against negativity and disaster, used in fidelity and love charms
and is worn for good luck by brides.
The information above is not intended to diagnose, treat, prescribe, or
substitute consultation with a licensed healthcare professional.
Ivy is classed in Australia as a noxious ‘weed’; it is an evergreen climbing plant that can grow up to 20-30 meters high on suitable surfaces and as a ground cover where there are no vertical surfaces.
In the 16th centenary, the leaves and berries were taken orally as an
expectorant to treat coughs including whooping cough and bronchitis. Externally
it is used in cosmetics, for burns, warts, skin eruptions, swollen joints and
toothache. In 1597, a British herbalist JOHN GERARD recommended water infused
with Ivy leaves as a wash for sore or watering eyes. It also lowers fever and is
used for antibacterial properties. BEWARE: the leaves can cause severe contact
dermatitis in some people. Excess internal use can damage red blood cells so it
is best to leave for a professional practitioner.
MAGIKAL USES: Gender: Feminine
Planet: Saturn
Element: Water
Powers: Protection, Healing.
Ivy guards against negativity and disaster, used in fidelity and love charms
and is worn for good luck by brides.
The information above is not intended to diagnose, treat, prescribe, or
substitute consultation with a licensed healthcare professional.