Dittany, False
Also known as the burning bush, the leaves are carried for good luck.
Reputed to treat epilepsy.
Echinacea
This flower is used for courage.
Helps to build resistance to colds, flus and infections. The tea has been used to treat skin cancer.
Edelweiss
Carry for protection from all weapons.
Elder
Wear to ward off ravages of sorceryand protect against evil and negativity. It is used at weddings to bring luck to newlyweds.
Elder has the power to force evil magicians to release any spells they may have against you. Place elder berries in doorways and corners for protection and to eliminate trouble. Place it on window sills to keep out ill fortune. Grown near your home, elder offers protection to the dwellers. Stand beneath the elder tree to be protected from lightning.
Scatter the leaves and berries to the four winds in the name of the person or the object to be blessed.
A tea of elder flowers is a remedy for acne. The leaves can be used as an antiseptic poultice for external wounds and as an insect repellant.
Elder stimulates the immune system and has shown some activity in preliminary trials against viruses like herpes and even HIV.
Eucalyptus
Use to purify and cleanse any space of unwanted energies. Surround blue candles with the leaves and burn for healing vibrations.
A branch or wreath over a sick person will help spread the healing energies. Hang green pods around the neck to cure colds and sore throats.
Eucalyptus oil is a powerful antiseptic. Useful in recuperation after long illnesses. Cures colds with daily application tot he throat, forehead and wrists.
Use on burns to prevent infections. Makes a good insect repellant when mixed with water or vegetable oils.
Evening primrose
Hang above a child's bed to reduce bedwetting.
Treats alcoholism and the gastro-intestinal tract. Helps slow down the production of cholesterol. Treats pre-menstrual symptom and menstrual cramps.
Eyebright
Carry eyebright when you need to see the truth of the matter. Anoint eyelids to induce clairvoyant visions.
A popular cosmetic wash, giving sparkle to eyes. Treats eye infections such as pink-eye. Strengthens the eye and helps repair damage.
Fennel
Carry fennel to influence others to trust your words.
Hang over doors with St John's Wort to repel evil spirits. Hang above doors and windows, or carry, to ward off evil spirits and negativity. Prevents curses. Protects from witchcraft.
Fennel seeds in shoes prevents ticks. Hang near the cradle to keep flies away.
"Fennel" comes from the Greek word meaning "to grow thin", aids weight loss. Relief of menopausal problems. Enriches and increase the flow of milk for lactating women. Good skin cleansing properties, keep wrinkles at bay.
Used for cancer patients after radiation and chemotherapy.
Fenugreek
Add a few fenugreek seeds to the mop water to clean the house floors to bring money to the household.
Softens and expels mucous. Its antiseptic properties kill infections in the lungs, good for bronchitis and pneumonia. Reduces fever. Good for people who ingest a lot of dairy products.
Fern
Brings good luck to the one who breaks the first frond in spring.
The fern is an extremely powerful protective plant. Grow them in and around the house for protection from evil and negativity. The fern protects the house from damage by storms. Wards burglars from the home.
Burn fern to bring rain.
Keep fern under the pillow to receive solutions to your problems in dreams.
Externally used to ease pains in the thighs.
Boil maidenhair fern in water and wash hair once a day to prevent hair from falling out.
Feverfew
Reduces some migraines. Chew daily, its accumulative effect reduces headache pains, inhibits the secretion of a compound found in migraines.
Apply the flower infusion to treat athritic swellings.
Fig
Fir
The buds and leaves are distilled to give pine scent to toiletries.
Flax
Reduces cholesterol. Flax oil slows kidney disease. Helps in menopause.
Apply to boils and scalding.
Frangipani
Slows the symptoms of herpes.
Frankincense
Calming effect slows down breathing, have been used for meditation. Helps for postnatal depression.
A tonic for uterine problems, can be useful during labour. Relieves menstrual pains, rheumatic aches and pains.
Frankincense oil reduces the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Helps smooth wrinkles and give new life to mature skin.
Fumitory
Has cleansing properties for the body that hasten the elimination of waste. Can act as a tonic to the liver to help with skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis and acne.
Galangal
Wear as a talisman to aid psychic development and health. Burn to break spells and curses.
Place together with silver in a sachet of leather to attract money. Carry this herb to attract good luck.
Drink the infusion sip by sip to cure seasickness. Remedy for indigestion, stomach pain and vomitting.
Gardenia
Garlic
Wear garlic on you to shield you from the blows of your enemies.
Mountaineers carry garlic as it guards against foul weather and monsters. Sailors carry garlic on board the ship to protect it against wrecking.
Garlic can be used to absorb diseases. Rub fresh, peeled cloves of garlic on the affected part of the body and throw into running water.
Place raw crushed bulb of garlic over the area of pain to ease aching joints, toothache or earache.
Gentian
Geranium
Inhale the pleasing aroma of its leaf to let its energies wash over you to give you peace and rid depression. Geranium helps you control your life when you are not sure of yourself and feeling blue. It girds up your defense against unwanted, outside, negative energy.
Geranium essential oil is commonly used for female reproductive disorders, fertility, circulatory disorders, anti-depressant, menopause, hot flashes, bruising and hemorrhoids.
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