Apothecary Starter Kit
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Here’s a little bit of information about the items in your order. They were too long to include on a little handwritten card, so I figured why not make a whole personal page about it? Hope you enjoy! If you have any questions, feel free to email me at hello@lillithelaina.com.
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Since I interchange the herbs depending on my intuition in the moment I’m creating your order, here’s a complete list of herbs for you to find which ones came with your order specifically. If you have any questions, email me at hello@lillithelaina.com
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Note: This herbal grimoire originally appeared at themagickalcat.com, which shut down as of 01/18/2020.
Acacia
Also known as Arabic Gum, Mimosa, Thorntree or Wattle. If you need protection against evil eyes, then use this herb to anoint candles and censers. It can be used to consecrate chests or boxes that hold ritual tools. In incense, used to promote a meditative state. You can also scatter it around an area to purify your chosen space. To break hexes and prevent future problems, use in the bath.
Aconite
This plant is also known as Monkshood, Mousbane, Blue Rocket, and Queen of Poisons. Be careful, this is a high toxic plant and should not be consumed. So, use aconite to wash your ritual tools and space. Wear it as an amulet to protect yourself from energy vampires.
Acorn
Used for good luck, protection, wisdom, and personal power. A dried acorn is an excellent natural amulet for keeping a youthful appearance. Did you know that you can make acorn coffee? It treats common digestive discomforts.
African Violet
Herb for spirituality, protection, and healing. Wear this beautiful herb as an amulet for protection. Keep in a sacred space in your home to increase spirituality. It’s frequently burned as incense during the spring Equinox Sabbath.
Ague
Also called ague root or ague weed. This herb can be worn in amulets to protect against evil energy. Mix with incense and burn to break a hex that has been placed on you.
Alder
This herb is associated with divination, music, poetry, wind magick, weather magick, teaching, and decision making. Use in rituals of death to provide protection for the deceased.
Alfalfa
Used for prosperity and antihunger spells. But you can burn in a cauldron or on a pot and use the ashes in amulets for protection from hunger and poverty. It’s also called Lucerne, Buffalo Herb, and Purple Medic.
Aloe
This beauty is a powerful multifaceted plant that can aid in protection and luck. Place on the grave of a loved one to promote peaceful energy. Hang or place in a pot in the home to attract luck and protection for those who live there. Grow in your garden to provide protection from household accidents. Burn on the night of a full moon to bring a new lover by the new moon. Also called Burn Plant, Medicine Plant, for it can also ease many skin problems.
Althea Root
Popularly known as marshmallow root, you can use this herb to bring protection by burning it or placing it in a sachet. It can also calm an angry person, and aid psychic powers. Keep on the altar or burn on candles to attract good spirits. You can consume in small doses to relieve coughs and healing wounds.
Alyssum
This plant doesn’t just repel insect pests, but it can also bring protection to your home. You can use the stems, leaves, and flowers in your favorite salads to add a zest. It also helps to treat colds, coughs, cavities, and abdominal pains.
Amaranth
This summer plant, commonly called pigweeds, aids healing, summoning spirits, and provides protection from bullets. Its consumption treats ulcers, diarrhea and high cholesterol. Keep as a decorative plant and it will bring protection from any harm intended to you.
Amber
The sweet amber plant protects you from harm, outside influences, and psychic attacks. It brings mental clarity and focus, transforming negative energy into positive energy. Do not consume its berries since they are poisonous.
Anemone
This wildflower heals and protects and is beautiful for gardens. Care for them in your entrance or garden and they will care for your home.
Angelica
This is a very powerful protection herb that creates a barrier against negative energy. This herb can be scattered for purification, protection, and uncrossing. You can also add it to incense to promote healing or to the bath to remove curses, hexes, or spells. Sprinkle around the outside perimeter of the home for protection as well. Plus, you can burn it to bring a lost love back to you. Also Called: Masterwort, Archangel, Garden Angel, Angelica Root.
Anise
Used to help ward off the evil eye, but also helps improve digestion, reduce cramps and reduce nausea. Drinking star anise tea after meals treats digestive ailments such as indigestion, gas, bloating, and constipation. Fill a sleep pillow with anise seed to prevent disturbing dreams. Use incense for protection whenever you meditate. Also Called: Aniseed, Anneys, Anise Seed.
Ash
The leaf of this plant is used for travel safety. It’s linked to sea spells, ituals, image magic, invincibility, and protection from drowning. But the ash plant brings general protection and luck. Place one tablespoon of ash leaves in a bowl of water in the bedroom overnight. Then, toss out in the morning. Do this daily to prevent illness and cleans heavy energy.
Asafoetida
This plant is also called devil’s dung because it has a foul smell and taste. But it brings protection and it banishes all ill negativity that surrounds you.
Aspen
It brings eloquence, clairvoyance, and healing vibrations. Plant in your garden for protection against thieves.
Astragalus Root
Used in Chinese traditional medicine, this oriental plant possesses many benefits. It has anti-inflammatory properties and boosts the immune system. Not only brings protection to your system, but also in your home.
Balm of Gilead Tears
This flower is associated with love, manifestations, protection, healing, de-stressing, and assisting in healing from the loss of a loved one. Use in love sachets and carry for healing, protection, and mending a broken heart. Also Called: Mecca Balsam, Balessan, Bechan, and TouchMeNot.
Bamboo
Use bamboo for decoration and it will bring protection. Carve a wish into bamboo and bury it in a secluded area to make your wish come true. Carry a piece of bamboo for good luck.
Barley
Scatter on the ground to keep evil at bay. Tie a barley straw around a rock and throw into a river or lake. Visualize any pain you have to make the pain go away.
Basil
This is a favorite of mine. It’s great to drive off hostile spirits. Carry with you to maintain a positive manner despite danger nearby. Strewn on floors to provide protection from evil. Sprinkle basil in a hot bath to wash yourself in protective energies. Also known as Common Basil, Sweet Basil, St. Josephwort, St. Joseph’s Wort, Tulsi, Tulasi, Krishnammal, Kala Tulasi, Witches’ Herb, Alabahaca, American Dittany.
Bay Leaf
Protection, good fortune, success, purification, strength, healing and psychic powers. Write wishes on the leaves and then burn the leaves to make the wishes come true. Place in the corner of each room in the house to protect all that dwell there. Carry bay leaf to protect yourself against black magick.
Belladonna
This deadly plant provides protection when placed in a secret place in the home. Place on a ritual altar to honor the deities and add energy to rituals. Please, do not ingest. Also Called: Banewort, Deadly Nightshade, Sorcerer’s Berry, Witch’s Berry, Death’s Herb, Devil’s Cherries, Divale, Dwale, Dwaleberry, Dwayberry, Fair Lady, Great Morel, Naughty Man’s Cherries.
Bergamot
This natural antidepressant can soothe anxiety. It also offers protection from evil and illnesses. It improves memory, stopping interference and promoting restful sleep. Burn at any ritual to increase its power. Also Called: Orange Mint.
Betel Nut
In Taiwan, betel nut is widely known to be a popular drug of choice and a powerful herb to perform witchcraft. But you can gather the betel leaves to bring protection.
Bilberry Bark
Used for protection and to treat UTIs and poor blood circulation. This plant is also known as whortleberry, Black Whortles, Whinberry, Huckleberry, Bleaberry, Blueberry, Airelle.
Birch
A birch planted close to the home protects against lightning, infertility, and the evil eye. The birch leaf tea can help with infections and inflammation. Also known as white birch, canoe birch, paper birch, Tree of Life, Lady of the Woods.
Black Cohosh
Carry in pocket or amulet for courage and/or strength. Sprinkle around a room to drive away evil. Add an infusion of the herb to bath water to ensure a long and happy life. Place black cohosh in a purple flannel bag for protection against accidents; and to keep others from doing you wrong. Also Called: Black SnakeRoot, Bugbane, Squawroot, Bugwort, Rattleroot, Rattleweed, Rattlesnake Root, Richweed.
Black Haw
This plant is also known as Devil’s Shoestring, Stagbush, American Sloe. Keep in a sachet to feel protected.
Black Pepper
Before cleaning with sage smudge or incense, burn black pepper to get rid of bad energies in your home. Carrying black peppercorns to banish any evil eye and jealousy. You can aslo mix with salt and scatter it around your house to secure your home against evil energies.
Black Walnut
It enables access to divine energy, bringing the blessing of the Gods. Its leaves, fruits and roots are highly toxic. Do not consume.
Blackberry
It’s associated with healing, protection, and money. Leaves and berries are said to attract wealth and healing.
Bladderwrack
Wear in a charm for protection during travel, especially when traveling by water. Also Called: Kelp, Seawrack, Kelpware, Blacktang, Cutweed, Sea Oak, Sea Spirit.
Blessed Thistle
Carry around you for strength and protection. Place a bowl of blessed thistle in a room to renew the vitality and strengthen the spirit of its occupants. Also Called: Holy Thistle, Saint Benedict Thistle, Spotted Thistle, Cardin.
Bloodroot
Place in windows and doorways to keep curses and evil spirits out. A favorite root for use in voodoo to defeat hexes and spells aimed against you. This plant is poisonous. Please do not consume it.
Blue Cohosh
This plant brings empowerment, purification, and drives away evil to those who own it. It also aids pains related to the uterus, stopping cramps and inflammations.
Blue Violet
Also known as sweet scented violet protects you from all evil. Carry this fragrant flower for protection and to encourage fortune. Worn to calm tempers and bring sleep.
Blueberry
It’s advised to place blueberries under your doormat or doorstep. It will banish any evil energy and bring protection.
Boneset
Also known as agueweed and crosswort. It’s used for protection, exorcism, and warding off evil spirits. Scatter an infusion of boneset around the home to rid it of evil and negativity. It can be a mild tonic when it’s taken in small doses. If consumed in large doses, it can be a purgative. Be careful!
Broom Tops
Clean and protect the energy in your home with this plant. Sprinkle an infusion of broom tops around the home to clear away all evil. Known as Irish Broom, Scotch Broom, Besom, Scotch Broom.
Buckeye
This plant is a popular Hoodoo charm for gamblers. Carry in pocket for protection against arthritis. Also Called: Horse Chestnut.
Buckwheat
This plant is a gluten-free option that not only improves your health, but protects you against harm. Use in charms and spells to get protection.
Burdock
Used for cleansing magick when feeling highly negative about oneself or others. Use in protection incenses and spells. Rinse with a potion of burdock to remove negative feelings about yourself or others. Also Called: Bardana, Burr Seed, Clotbur, Cocklebur, Hardock, Hareburr, Hurr Durr, Turkey Burr Seed, Fox’s Clote, Happy Major, Lappa, Love Leaves, Personata, Beggar’s Buttons.
Burnet
Known as well as italian pimpernel, salad burnet, greater burne, this plant is used for protection, consecration of ritual tools, and counter magick. It’s also used to magickally treat depression and despondency.
Butchers Broom
Its roots are used for gallstones, hemorrhoids, among other illnesses. It’s associated with wind spells and divination spells. Use it in a sachet or bag for protection.
Cactus
Bury with other banishing symbols for protection. Growing it in the home or garden prevents unwanted intrusions. Place in the four cardinal points (North, South, West, and East) for full protection.
Calamint
Soothes sorrows and helps in recovery from emotional pain. Increase joy and restore a bright outlook on life. Also Called: Basil Thyme, Mountain Balm, Mountain Mint.
Calamus Root
Also known as the sweet flag, the calamus root is a Hoodoo ingredient in controlling spells. Use to strengthen and bind spells. Do not consume this plant, because it’s a poisonous plant.
Calendula Flowers
This plant is known to bring protection over legal trials. To prevent evil from entering, hang garlands of calendula at your doors. Sprinkle under the bed for protection and to make dreams come true. Touch the flowers with bare feet to better understand birds. This plant is also known as marigold, summer’s bride, bride of the sun, sun’s gold, and Ruddles.
Caraway
This plant is associated with health, love, protection, mental powers, memory, passion, and anti-theft. You can consecrate ritual tools. It can be used along with other protective plants, like Angelica roots. It can ward off evil spirits and illnesses from children If kept in a bag under their cribs.
Carnation
Use in bath spells to achieve balance and to protect yourself. Burning carnations can strengthen your works. Also Called: Gilliflower, Jove’s Flower, Nelka, Scaffold Flower, and Gillies.
Cascara Sagrada
This plant supports intestinal health and is a detoxifier. You can wear it as an amulet for protection against evil and hexes. Wear or keep in a bowl on your altar or reading table to help you concentrate. Also Called: Sacred Bark, Purshiana Bark, Persian Bark, Chittem Bark, Bearberry.
Catnip
This plant is also known as cat’s play, catmint, nip, nepeta and field balm. Keep in a sachet under the bed to bring protection while sleeping. Mix with Dragon’s Blood to rid oneself of a behavioral problem or bad habit. Grow near the home or hang over the door to attract good spirits and luck.
Cedar
You can hang in the home to protect against lightning. Use in sachets to promote calmness. You can also use it in a two armed cross on the ground to make an unwanted person to get away.
Chia
This plant is associated with protection and health benefits. You can eat chia plant leaves in salads. Consume to stop gossip behind your back.
Chickweed
Also known as Stellaria Media, this weed has healing, protective, balance, and fidelity properties. Replace greens in your smoothie with chickweed to infuse your smoothie with protective and healing energies.
Chives
This plant is used in protection and exorcism spells. If you carry with it, it will drive negative energies away and will help to break the wearer with any bad habit.
Chrysanthemum
Grow in the garden to ward off evil spirits. Also Called: Mum.
Cilantro
This herb brings protection and brings peace to the home. It helps one to attune with their soul. If you have a green thumb, cilantro can be your guardian against ill vibes. Its stems, called coriander, can be used in oils to anoint candles if you practice candle magic.
Cinnamon
Burn as an incense or use in a sachet to raise spiritual and protective vibrations, draw money, and stimulate psychic powers. Hang nine sticks around the front door to ward off unwanted guests.
Cinquefoil
This is an all-purpose magickal herb. The five points of the leaf represent love, money, health, power, and wisdom. Used to clean and bless houses against bad omens. You can wash your hands and forehead with an infusion of this herb nine times to wash away hexes and evil spells against you. If you fill an empty egg shell with cinquefoil and keep it in the home it will protect it from evil forces. You can also wrap it in a red flannel and hang over the bed to ward off dark spirits of the night.
Clove
Can be used to bring protection over you and your loved ones or to banish any evil spirit.
Clover
Associated with fidelity, protection, money, love, and success, clover can be used in baths to add protection and good luck. Ten and care for this plant outside to keep snakes away from property. Sprinkle around the home to remove negative spirits.
Cloves
Magickal uses include protection, banishing hostile and negative forces, and gaining what is sought. Cloves are burned to stop gossip as well as to purify & raise the spiritual vibrations of an area. Add to your tea for a sweet scent and to protect you for any evil eye.
Club Moss
You can use it in bath magick for purification and protection; or use in amulets and charms for power and protection. It’s also known as wolf’s claw.
Comfrey
Magickal uses include money, safety during travel, and any Saturnian purpose. Use for workings involving stability, endurance, and matters relating to real estate or property. Put some in your luggage to help prevent loss or theft. Keep this herb in a sachet to keep you from evil.
Cotton
Used in fishing magic, rain, protection, luck, and healing. Burn to attract rain. Clothes made of cotton are best for magickal use.
Coxcomb
This ornamental and edible plant is associated with protection. In India, people cultivated coxcombs around their properties to ward off evil spirits.
Cramp Bark
Used for protection against miscarriages and female energy. Since it’s antispasmodic, it can alleviate menstrual cramps. Also known as guelder rose parts.
Cumin
The seed is said to prevent the theft of any object which contains it. Believed to keep evil, burn it with frankincense for protection and to drive bad luck away from your home. Or you can scatter on the floor with salt to banish evil.
Curry
Burn curry powder to keep evil forces away.
Cypress
Hang in the home for protection. Burn crushed cypress wood for aid in understanding grief and death or to aid in divination. Wear or carry at funerals to ease the mind when grieving. Useful at any time of crisis. Also Called: Tree of Death.
Dandelion Root
Use in dream pillows and sachets for sleep protection, or you can use it in teas as well.
Devil’s Bit
This rare herb is associated with exorcism, love, protection, and lust.
Devil’s Claw
This protection herb can be used in a sachet. Plant around your property to keep unwanted company away.
Dill
It’s effective to keep dark forces away. Hang from children’s rooms to protect them from any ill.
Dogwood
This plant is used to guard diaries, journals, and Books of Shadows.
Dragon’s Blood
This herb has strong banishing powers against negative influences and bad habits. Finely ground this herb and sprinkle around your property for protection. It’s also Called: Blood, Blume, Calamus Draco, Dragon’s Blood Palm.
Elder
Wear this plant to provide protection against evil, negativity, any attackers, and the temptation to commit adultery. This plant is also used in rites of death to protect the loved one during transport to the Otherworld. Beware, since its leaves, bark, roots, and raw berries are poisonous. Use with caution. Elder is also known as sweet elder, Tree of Doom, pipe tree, Witch’s Tree, Old Lady, and Devil’s Eye.
Eucalyptus
Attracts healing vibrations, great for protection and healing sachets. Burn to purify any space. Carry in a sachet or amulet to help reconcile difficulties in a relationship and for protection. Also Called: Blue Gum, Curly Mallee, River Red Gum, Mottlecah, Maiden’s Gum, Fever Tree, Stringy Bark Tree.
False Unicorn Root
Use it for protection for mothers and their babies. Also Called: False Unicorn, Starwort, Helonias Root.
Fennel Seed
Use in spells for protection, healing, and purification. Hang in windows and doors to ward off evil. Fennel seeds are also called Large Fennel, Sweet Fennel, Wild Fennel, Finocchio, Carosella, Florence Fennel, and Fennel Seed.
Fern
This plant is used to dispel negativity. Use in sachets and amulets for powerful auric protection.
Feverfew
Protection against accidents and against colds. Also Called: Featherfew, Rainfarn, Wild Quinine, Featherfoil, Prairie Dock, Missouri Snakeroot, Flirtwort, Parthenium, Febrifuge.
Figwort
Wear around the neck for health and protection against the evil eye. Or use it in magickal balms for protection as well.
Fleabane
This plant is associated with exorcism, protection, chastity.
Foxglove
It offers protection to home and garden. Tend and care of the foxglove, also known as fairies thimbles, to enjoy their protection.
Frankincense Resin
It’s more known for its medicinal benefits, but you can mix with Cumin and burn as incense for powerful protection. Also Called: Frankincense Tears, Olibanum.
Galangal Root
Carry for protection, to improve psychic abilities and to bring good health. Carry to court to make the judge or jury feel favorably inclined toward you.
Gardenia
Gardenias promote peace and repel strife, offering protection from outside influences. Use dried flowers in healing incenses and mixtures. Scatter around a room to bring peaceful vibrations.
Garlic
Magickal uses include healing, protection, exorcism, repulsion of vampires, and purification of spaces and objects. Garlic guards you against negative magic, spirits, and the envy of others. So, be mindful of the garlic’s magickal properties next time you prepare pesto sauce or any dish with this protective plant.
Geranium
This plant helps you overcome negative thoughts and attitudes, lifting spirits, promoting protection and happiness. Repels insects and balances mind and body.
Ginger
Place in an amulet, mojo, or medicine bag to promote good health & protection. Add ginger in your teas to bring more positive energy.
Ginseng
Magickal uses include love, beauty, protection, healing and lust.
Gorse
This herb protects against negativity and dark magick. Also Called: Whin, Prickly Broom, Furze.
Heather
This plant is associated with protection, luck, and immortality. Carry in sachets or charms to protect against any sexual harm and violent crimes. Hang or use in home decorations to promote peace. Burn with fern to bring rain. Also known as Scotch Heather.
Heliotrope
Place under the pillow to induce prophetic dreams and to bring protection . It is said that if you sleep with fresh heliotrope under your pillow, you will dream of the person that has stolen from your home. Also Called: Turnsole, Cherry Pie.
Henna
This plant can be used more than for dyes. It can be used to ward off the evil eye and provide protection from illnesses.
Hickory
This plant also protects you in legal matters.
High John
Also known as an all-purpose herb, the uses of High John include strength, confidence, conquering any situation, obtaining success, and for protection.
Holly
Plant hollies around the outside of the home for protection.
Indigo Weed
Also called Baptisia, indigo weed is used to bring protection.
Irish Moss
Carry on trips for protection and safety.
Ivy
Hang an ivy plant in front of the home to repel negative influence and discourage unwanted guests. Place ivy around the base of a yellow candle on a Tuesday to know the name of your adversary.
Juniper
Banishes all things injurious to good health and attracts good, healthy energies instead. Burn juniper leaves for magickal protection. You can also place the juniper plant, also known as watchholder, near the door to your property to guard against theft.
Kava Kava
Carry kava kava, which is also called ava or ava pepper, to be protected in any travels.
Lady Slipper
Used for protection against hexes, curses, and the evil eyes.
Larch
This plant offers protection against any theft.
Larkspur
It’s associated with health and protection.
Lavender
Burn the flowers to induce sleep and rest, then scatter the ashes around the home to bring peace and harmony.
Leek
Provides protection and is used in exorcism, and to strengthen existing loves.
Lettuce
Believe it or not, lettuce is associated with divination, lunar magick, sleep, protection, love spells, and male sex magic. Keep this in mind when you’re making your favorite salad.
Lime
Brings purification and protection, promoting calmness and tranquility.
Linden Flowers
Use it in love mixtures and in protection spells. You can burn it in incense.
Lotus
Love, protection, psychic opening, and spiritual growth. Sacred to Egyptian gods, Indian gods, Hermes, Oshun, and Osiris.
Mandrake
Its magickal uses include protection, prosperity, fertility, and exorcising evil. Also Called: Mandragora, Satan’s Apple, Manroot, Gallows, Herb of Circe, Raccoon Berry, Ladykins, Womandrake, Sorcerer’s Root, Wild Lemon.
Marigold
This plant is great for bath spells. Add an infusion of marigold to the bath for confidence. You can also scatter under the bed for protection while sleeping. Also Called: Bride of the Sun, Ruddes, Marigold.
Marjoram
This plant is used to clean and dispel negativity. Place under a pillow to bring revealing dreams. Place in the corners of the home for protection.
Marshmallow Root
Burn as an incense for protection and psychic stimulation. Place on the altar during ritual to draw in good spirits. Also Called: Althea, Sweet Weed, Mallards, Guimauve, Mortification Plant, Schloss Tea, Wymote.
Mint
This is a favorite of mine! Plant garden mint or tend for it in your home to bring protection.
Mistletoe
This herb isn’t only used to catch kisses in Christmas. You can hang this plant around the home for protection from lightning & fire. Wear it too in an amulet to repel negativity and to protect yourself against unwanted advances.
Mullein
This plant protects you from nightmares and sorcery. Place beneath pillow or use in dream pillow to guard against nightmares. Use in place of graveyard dust in spells.
Nutmeg
Carry as a good luck charm and to feel protected. Sprinkle nutmeg powder on green candles for prosperity.
Oak Moss
Magickal uses include luck, money, protection and strength.
Olive Leaf
You can use olive leaves to bring protection and healing.
Onion Flowers
Burn onion flowers to banish bad habits and negative influences. Cut onions in half and place in the corners of a room to absorb illness, then bury or burn the onion halves in the morning. These plants are sacred to the moon.
Orris Root Cut
Add this herb in your bath for personal protection in your next ritual. Also Called: Florentine Iris, Queen Elizabeth Root.
Osha Root
It brings protection against evil spirits.
Papyrus
Have these plants that offer protection in your home.
Peat Moss
Moss is very beneficial to the ecosystem and it’s also thought to bring protection as well.
Peony
These beautiful flowers offer protection from hexes and jinxes. Good luck, good fortune, prosperity, and business success. Hang them around your home or in your car for protection.
Pimpernel
It’s associated with protection and good health.
Plantain
Protects you from evil spirits and snake bites, removing weariness, healing headaches; house and business blessing. Hang plantain leaves in the car for protection from evil and jealousy.
Quince
These shrubs’ magickal properties include love, happiness, luck, and protection from evil. Carry quince seeds in a red flannel bag to protect against physical attacks and harm. Use quince seeds in charms and spells about love, protection, and happiness.
Radish
This plant also brings protection.
Red Clover
Sprinkle around the home to remove negative spirits.
Rhubarb
This plant brings fidelity and protection.
Rice
Associated with rain and fertility, rice can bring protection to those who consume it or carry it.
Rowan
Use leaves and berries in amulets for healing and promoting psychic powers.
Rue
Magical uses include healing, health, mental powers, freedom and protection against the evil eye. Add this plant to your bath to break hexes and curses that may have been placed against you. If you’re pregnant, please do not handle this plant.
Sandalwood
Scatter sandalwood powder around the home to clear it of negativity. or burn during protection, healing, and exorcism rituals.
Saw Palmetto Berries
Magickal uses include healing protection, exorcism, passion and spiritual openings. Also Called: Dwarf Palm Tree, Cabbage Palm, Sabal, Sabal Serrulat.
Sea Salt
Use to cleanse crystals, purification, for grounding, for protection rituals. Used on the altar to represent the Earth. Use along with garlic and rosemary to banish evil.
Slippery Elm
Magickal uses include protection and stopping gossip. Tie a knotted yellow thread around slippery elm and throw it into a fire to stop all gossip about you. Also Called: Red Elm, Moose Elm, Sweet Elm, Indian Elm.
Snapdragon
Is associated with protection, exorcism, and purification spells.
Solomon’s Seal Root
Burn in incense or carry in an amulet or sachet for all-purpose protection. Use in protection magick to exorcise spirits and ward off negative influences and demons.
Spanish Moss
This plant’s magickal uses are protection, opening blockages, and dispelling negativity.
Spearmint
Burn this herb for healing magic, especially of respiratory conditions. Carry for healing. Use in ritual baths for strength, vitality, and protection.
St. John’s Wort
Worn to prevent colds and fevers. Protects against all forms of black witchcraft. Place in a jar in a window or burn in a fireplace to protect from lightning, fire and evil spirits. Used for banishing, protection and blessing. Burn to banish spirits and demons.
Sunflower
This flower brings good energy, protection, power, wisdom, and wishes.
Thistle
Hang in the home to ward off thieves and unwanted visitors.
Toadflax
This plant can be tended for protection and hex breaking around your home.
True Unicorn Root
This plant’s magickal properties include hex-breaking and protection against evil intentions.
Valerian
This plant is used to purify sacred space. Add it in a protection bath or wear to calm emotions.
Vervain
This plant is associated with protection, purification, money, youth, peace, healing, and sleep. Bury in the yard or keep in the home to encourage wealth, protect from lightning and storms, and bring peace. Vervain is also known as Verbena, Britannica, Enchanter’s Plant, Enchanter’s Herb, Herba Sacra, Juno’s Tears, Holy Wort, and Lemon Verbena.
Witch Hazel
Magickal uses include chastity and protection. Use in love spells and spells to ward off evil. You can also mop around your floors to cast away any ill vibes. It’s also known as Winter Bloom, Striped Alder, Spotted Alder, Hazelnut, Snapping Hazel and Tobacco Wood.
Wood Betony
Magickal uses include purification, protection, and the expulsion of evil spirits, nightmares, and despair. Also Called: Betony, Bishopswort, Stachys Betonica, Lousewort.
Woodruff
Brings victory, protection, and money. Place a pinch in your left shoe before a game and your team will be victorious.
Wormwood
Carry this herb in your car to protect from accidents on dangerous roads. Common wormwood is poisonous. Use with caution. Also Called: Absinthium, Green Ginger, Absinthe, Old Woman, Crown for a King.
Yerba Santa
Wear yerba santa around the neck to ward off illness and prevent wounds. Or you can use the leaves in healing or protection incenses. Use in bath water if you feel your sickness has been caused by a hex. Also Called: Consumptive’s Weed, Gum Plant, Gum Bush, Bear’s Weed, Bear Weed, Mountain Balm, Tar Weed, Tarweed, Holy Herb, Sacred Herb.
Yew
This plant is used in rituals of death, protection against evil, immortality, and breaking hexes.
Yucca
A cross of yucca fiber placed on the hearth protects the home from evil. Use an infusion of yucca to cleanse and purify the body before magic. Repeat this cleansing afterwards if performing spells to remove curses, hexes, or illness. Rub a slice of yucca root all over your body once a day for seven days to remove jinxes and hexes. Also Called: Yucca Stalk, Cassava.