Herbs

Agarwood (Gaharu)

Known as 'aloes' in Proverbs 7:17, Psalms 45:8, Song of Solomon 4:14 and John 19:39. Samurai warriors scent their armour with this before a battle.


Agrimony

Use in protection spells to banish negative energies and spirits and return spells back to sender.
An infusion of the leaves treats jaundice and other liver ailments.


Alfalfa

Burn alfalfa and scatter its ashes around the property to protect it. Wear in a sachet for courage.
Contains four times more vitamin C than orange juice.


Angelica

A natural amulet. Angelica protects by both creating a barrier against negative energy and by filling it's user with positive energy. Burn the dried leaves in exorcism rituals.
Effective anti-venom in treating snakebites.


Anise

Carry it as a good luck charm. Use it in potpourri to ward off evil and avert the evil eye.
Place anise to guard the four directions.


Apple

Pour apple cider onto the ground to give it life. Use it in spells for peace, happiness, prosperity, perpetual youth and healing.
Apples lowers cholesterol levels. Rub crushed apple leaves on wound to prevent infection.


Ash

Ash wands are good for healing. Brings luck and good fortune when carried. Make brooms for purification.


Barley

A few grains under the doormat offer protection and repel negativity and evil that attempt to enter. Sprinkle barley around the yard or window sills to ward off evil.
Seven times more vitamin C than orange juice.


Bay

Carry to ward off evil. Burn for exorcism. Scatter on the floor and sweep out for protection.


Bay, Indonesian (Daun Salam)

One of the herbs for healing after childbirth and pains due to uric acid.


Bergamot

The peel yields Earl Grey Tea. Hex-breaking. It is a cold and flu relief.


Betony

A cure against 'elf sickness'. Sleep on a pillow stuffed with betony to prevent nightmares.
Old lore says that if two snakes are put in a ring of betony, they will fight to the death.


Bistort

A natural amulet for one who wishes to conceive. Sprinkle an infusion of bistort around the home to keep out unwanted visitors such as poltergeists.


Blackthorn

Carry or hang over doorways to ward off evil and calamity. Banishes demons and negative vibrations. Returns evil to sender.
Its leaves yield a mouthwash.


Blueberry

Place blueberries under your doormat to keep out unwanted people and energy from entering your property or home. Take a bundle of blueberry twigs, make a whisk by binding one end, and whisk the area in a clockwise motion to drive off the negative forces. Eat blueberry pies or tarts if you feel you are under psychic attack.


Boneset

Sprinkle an infusion of boneset to drive away negative or evil spirits.
One to two tablespoons of the tincture in hot water helps to break fevers.


Bramble

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A wreath with rowan and ivy keeps away evil spirits. Bramble plaited around a grave keeps the ghost from rising.
It has been said that Jesus used a bramble to drive the money changers out of the temple and spur his donkey onto Jerusalem.
The leaf poultice treats eczema.

Broom

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Sweep with it to purify and protect. Hang indoors for protection.
Toss in the air, bury or burn its blooms and shoots to calm the wind.

DISCLAIMER
Information presented in The Enoch Times is based on the traditional and historic use or legend of the herb and is meant as an educational starting point only. While this website makes every effort to maintain the accuracy of the information it contains, The Enoch Times is not engaged in rendering medical advice. Herbs, like any medication, can cause adverse reaction in some people. Do not use these methods without first contacting your medical doctor.