Herb Lore

Here you will find herbs and their correspondences. Keep checking back as we will be adding more herbs as we grow.

Astragalus:

An equivalent of Echinacea, Astragalus fortifies the immune system. An antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.

Catnip:

Part of the mint family, it contains vitamins A and E, both excellent antioxidants. It's a mild sedative and helps with spasms.

Cedar, Bay, Juniper and Rosemary:

These all have the same properties as above; guards and protects the home, used for clearing and cleansing against all evil; helps with love and aids in healing.

Chamomile:

Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic and even anti-body odor! Calms the nerves, relaxes the body, boosts the immune system and helps with sleeping.

Cloves:

Deadens pain, destroys bacteria and helps with bad breath. Helps with ear aches, toothaches and helps with coughs.

Echinacea:

A very potent immune system stimulant, fights inflammation and viruses, mild antiseptic. Great for colds, flus and bronchitis.

Holly:

Hung around the house for good luck at Yule, Holly also guards against evil.

Ivy:

Magically paired to holly ivy is often used for fidelity and love charms.

Lavender:

Soothes, sedates, calms, and relaxes against nervousness. Reduces irritability and excitement. Not to mention that it is a favorite fragrance among many!

Lemon Balm:

The terpene property helps with relaxation; it brings about a natural calming effect over the body. It's valuable for the brain and for strengthening memory. It prevents brain fatigue, sharpens comprehension, counteracts depression and revives the spirit. And it makes a wonderful tea!

Lemongrass:

A great tasting herb that is becoming more popular here in America. It can be used in teas, soups and stews. It's beneficial in strengthening the functions of stomach and promoting its action including treatment of indigestion. Helps with gas too!

Mistletoe:

Long used for protection and good luck. When laid near bedrooms, it helps with restful sleep, beautiful dreams. Also kissing your love under the mistletoe will keep you in love. This herb well honored by the Druids especially when found growing on Oak trees. The Druids never allowed Mistletoe to touch the ground so they had to climb the trees and pass it down.

Nettles:

Contains natural antihistamines and anti-inflammatory, opens up the bronchial and nasal passages. It will ease hay fever and also eases pain with different arthritis, tendinitis and bursitis. When in doubt, use Nettles. It's good for everything.

Passionflower:

The most potent sedative and relaxant in the herbal family. Induces drowsiness, easies muscle cramps, reduces anxiety and overall relaxes you so you can get to sleep.

Peppermint:

Tames smooth muscle spasms in the intestinal tract, relaxes tight skeletal muscles, wonderful for headaches and adds great flavor.

Pine:

Pine needles burned during the winter months will cleanse and purify the house. Branches of Pine when hung above or over the bed will keep illnesses away. Also Pine branches hung over the doors will ensure continual happiness and joy inside the house.

Red Clover:

Helps with cramping and pain. Adds great flavor.

Rosemary:

Helps with memory, it's an antioxidant, helps with blood circulation especially through the brain. It picks up the central nervous system naturally. You could pair this with Ginkgo biloba for memory.

Spearmint:

As in peppermint, relaxes different parts of the body and tastes great. It does have a lesser menthol flavor than peppermint.

Stevia:

Simply a natural sweetener. It is starting to gain a following over the past few years.

White Willow:

Known as the 'Witches Aspirin", this has been used for over 2500 years as a pain reliever. It also helps with inflammation and deters heart threatening blood clots. If you cannot take aspirin, do not take White Willow as it has the same properties.