Elder
Homeopathic properties: It is very helpful against respiratory diseases, cold sore throat and otitis. It also works as a diuretic, laxative and purgative.
Magical properties: hang over doorways and windows to get out evil; carry the berries to protect from negativity; sacred to the Mother Goddess; grow near your home to bring prosperity; excellent wood for making wands; bad luck to burn elder wood
Fennel
Homeopathic properties: It favors the digestion, contributes to expel the flatulence and opens the appetite. Diuretic. It is very appropriate in case of bronchitis or cough, as well as when one has a pain in the chest. It favors the menstruation and alleviates the pains associated with it. External use: Eyewash, relaxant and hair tonic.
Magical properties: Grow around the home for protection. Hung up at windows, it will ward off evil spirits. Used in purification sachets.
Hawthorne
Magical properties: If there is Hawthorne growing on your property, no evil ghosts will enter. It also protects against lightning and damage from storms. Hawthorne is sacred to fairies and is part of the Fairy Triad: "oak, ash and thorn"
Hazel
Magical properties: Twigs of hazel placed against the window frames will guard against lightning and three pins of hazel wood driven into the house will protect it from fire. Present a bride with a batch of hazel nuts to wish her good fortune. Hazel is used to make magical wands and for dowsing.
Hibiscus
Magical properties: Red Hibiscus flowers are used in love potions and placed in wreaths in marriage ceremonies.
Holly
Magical properties: One of the best protection herbs, holly guards against lightning, poison and evil spirits. Plant it around the house. Since it is a male plant, men should carry holly for luck (Women should carry the female plant Ivy). After midnight on a Friday, in silence, gather nine holly leaves (the smooth kind) and wrap these in white cloth using nine knots to tie the ends together. Place this under your pillow and you will have prophetic dreams that night.
Lavender
Homeopathic properties: Sedative. Oil can be used migraines (dab on temples), fainting and dizziness. Leaves can be used for nausea and/or vomiting
Magical properties: Used in love spells. Rub lavender on your clothing to attract love. Also protects against cruel treatment at the hands of a spouse if worn. Place lavender under your pillow for a good night's sleep.
Marigold or Calendula
Homeopathic properties: stomach cramps and diarrhea, fever, vomiting, salves, sores
Magical properties: Add marigold to your bath to win the respect and admiration of your peers. String garlands of marigold around the outside doors to stop evil from entering the house.
Mint
Homeopathic properties: Sedative to part of the body suffering from rheumatic aches. It can also be applied in case of insect stings. An infusion made with the leaves increases perspiration and makes fever go down. To stop palpitations you can drink a glass of hot water with some drops of its essence.
Magical properties: Mint is used in travel spells and the bright green leaves can be used in money and prosperity spells. Fresh mint laid on the altar will call good spirits.
Mistletoe
Homeopathic properties: It diminishes high blood pressure and regulates the heart beat
Magical properties: carry or wear for aid in conception; protection against lightning, fires, and misfortune; burn mistletoe to banish evil; placed at the head of the bed, it gives restful sleep and beautiful dreams
Morning Glory
Magical properties: Morning Glory seeds under your pillow will stop nightmares. Grown in the garden, blue morning glories will bring peace and happiness.
Nettle
Magical properties: Nettle can be used to remove a curse and send it back, by stuffing a poppet with it or carrying it in a sachet. A pot of freshly cut nettle placed beneath a sickbed will aid in recovery. Used in purification sachets.
