 
Herbs, Oils, and Incense
Herbs can be used in many ways in the Craft: as decoration; to burn for smudging; as offerings to the gods; on or in candles, as sprays, washes, and spritzers; in charm and mojo bags; to make incenses and oils........and the list goes on! Below are some commonly used herbs and their corresponding purposes and associations. Baneful herbs will be in a separate table below, so that cautions can be specified.
COMMON HERBS
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Herb Name |
Herb Form |
Correspondences |
Uses |
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Angelica |
Roots |
Sun, Fire, Goddess Venus |
Protection, Healing, Exorcism |
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Bee Balm |
Leaves |
Moon, Water |
Love, Success, Healing |
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Cedar |
Leaves |
Sun, Fire |
Protection, Healing, Purification, Money |
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Dragon's Blood |
Solidified Tree Sap |
Mars, Fire |
Love, Protection, Potency, Exorcism |
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Elder |
Leaves, Flowers, Berries |
Venus, Water |
Protection, Healing, Prosperity, Sleep |
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Frankincense |
Resin |
Sun, Fire, God Baal, Ra |
Protection, Exorcism, Spirituality |
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Ginger |
Root |
Mars, Fire |
Love, Money, Success, Power |
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Hazel |
Nuts, Wood, Leaves |
Sun, Air, Goddesses Diana & Artemis, Gods Thor & Mercury |
Luck, Fertility, Anti-Lightning, Protection |
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Juniper |
Leaves, Berries |
Sun, Fire |
Protection, Anti-Theft, Love, Health |
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Lavendar |
Leaves, Flowers |
Mercury, Air |
Love, Sleep, Headaches, peace, Happiness |
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Mugwort |
Leaves |
Venus, Earth, Goddess Diana |
Strength, Psychic Powers, Dreams, Healing, Astral Projection |
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Oak |
Leaves, Acorns, Wood |
Sun, Fire, Gods Herne, Pan |
Protection, Health, Potency, Fertility |
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Patchouly |
Leaves |
Saturn, Earth |
Lust, Attraction, Fertility, Money |
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Rosemary |
Leaves |
Sun, Fire |
Protection, Purification, Healing, Love, Sleep |
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Sage |
Leaves |
Jupiter, Air |
Protection, Longevity, Wisdom, Wishes |
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Thistle |
Leaves, Flowers |
Mars, Fire, God Thor, Goddess Minerva |
Hex-Breaking, Strength, Healing, Protection |
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Valerian |
Root |
Venus, Water |
Love, Sleep, Purification, Protection |
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Woodruff |
Leaves |
Mars, Fire |
Victory, Protection, Money |
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Yarrow |
Leaves, Flowers |
Venus, Water |
Courage, Love, Psychic Powers |
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BANEFUL HERBS
WARNING!!!! As with all herbs, use caution. These are known to be poisonous and might cause illness, birth defects, and death if used. Please, consider carefully before using these herbs; certainly avoid contact with skin and mucous membranes, ingesting or inhaling smoke from these herbs. This warning is not intended to replace advice from a qualified herbalist, homeopath, or medical personnel.
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Herb Name |
Herb Form |
Correspondences |
Uses |
CAUTIONS |
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Agaric(Death Cap Mushroom) |
Whole Mushroom |
Mercury, Air |
Fertility |
EXTREMELY Poisionous; NOT recommended for Any Use! |
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Blue Flag(Lily) |
Roots |
Venus, Water |
Money |
Poison |
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Hemlock |
Leaves |
Saturn, Water, Goddess Hecate |
Once used for Astral Projection |
EXTREMELY Poisionous, NOT Recommended for Use |
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Mandrake |
Root |
Mercury, Fire |
Protection, Love, Health |
Poison |
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Rue |
Leaves |
Mars, Fire |
Healing, Mental Powers, Exorcism |
Skin and Eye Irritant |
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Wormwood |
Leaves |
Mars, Fire |
Protection, Psychic Powers, Calling Spirits |
Poison |
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