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  <body>&lt;b&gt;Acai Berry&lt;/b&gt; - (Euterpe oleracea) *relatively new to the western world &#8211; should be freeze dried, and flash pasteurized immediately after picked to prevent spoilage. Keep refrigerated.*
Medicinal: Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anti-Cancer, Antimutagenic, Anti-inflammatory, Strengthen Cardiovascular System.
Magical: Purification

&lt;b&gt;Acacia&lt;/b&gt;: - (Acacia Senegal)
Medicinal: Mild astringent, demulcent, mucilaginous
Magical: Protection, Psychic Powers, Money, Love

&lt;b&gt;Agrimony&lt;/b&gt; - (Agrimonia eupatoria)
Medicinal: Astringent tonic, diuretic, febrifuge, vulnerary
Magical: Protection, Sleep 

&lt;b&gt;Alkanet&lt;/b&gt; - (Batschia canescens) *For external use only.  Do not apply to broken or abraded skin. Natural Dye*
Medicinal: None known 
Magical: Purifier, money. Protection, Prosperity.

&lt;b&gt;Allspice&lt;/b&gt; - (Pimento officinatis)
Medicinal: Carminative, digestive stimulant, aromatic, rubifacient.
Magical: Money, Luck, Healing

&lt;b&gt;Aloe&lt;/b&gt; - (Aloe barbadenis) *Internally Avoid while pregnant or nursing. It is a bulk forming laxative and adequate fluids must be taken. Not recommended for long term use.*
Medicinal: Cathartic, vulnerary, emmenagogue, vermifuge, hepatic. External: demulcent, vulnerary.
Magical: Beauty, Peace, Protection, Success

&lt;b&gt;Angelica&lt;/b&gt; - (Angelica archangelica) *Avoid while pregnant or nursing*
Medicinal: Carminative, stimulant, diaphoretic, stomachic, tonic, expectorant
Magical: Exorcism, Protection, Healing, Visions 

&lt;b&gt;Anise&lt;/b&gt; - (Pimpinella anisum) *Not recommended while pregnant or nursing.*
Medicinal: Expectorant, anti-spasmodic, carminative, parasiticide, aromatic, anti-microbial, galactagogue, pectoral, tonic
Magical: Protection, Purification, Youth 

&lt;b&gt;Balm of Gilead&lt;/b&gt; - (Populus gileadensis) *Avoid if you are highly allergic to aspirin*
Medicinal: Stimulating expectorant, antiseptic, anti-irritant, vulnerary, pectoral
Magical: Love, Manifestations, Protection, Healing 

&lt;b&gt;Basil&lt;/b&gt; - (Ocimum basilicum) Culinary use *Avoid if you are at risk of cancer, pregnant or nursing.  Do not give to children under six.*
Medicinal: Carminative, anti-pyrtic, stimulant, alternative, diuretic, nervine
Magical: Love, Exorcism, Wealth, Protection

&lt;b&gt;Blackberry Leaves&lt;/b&gt; - (Rubus fructicosus)
Medicinal: Astringent, tonic
Magical: Healing, Money, Protection

&lt;b&gt;Blessed Thistle&lt;/b&gt; - (Cnicus benedictus) *Avoid while pregnant; Avoid if you are allergic to artichokes*
Medicinal: Bitter tonic, astringent, diaphoretic, anti-bacterial, expectorant, emmenagogue, galactagogue
Magical:  Strength, Healing, Purification, Hex Breaking

&lt;b&gt;Blueberry Leaves&lt;/b&gt; - (Vaccinium myrtillis)
Medicinal: Anti-microbial, antiviral and antibacterial
Magical: Protection

&lt;b&gt;Blue Violet Leaf&lt;/b&gt; - (Viola odorata)
Medicinal: anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, and laxative.
Magical:  Protection, Luck, Lust, Love, Wishes, Peace, Healing

&lt;b&gt;Boneset&lt;/b&gt; - (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
Medicinal: Diaphoretic, aperient, tonic, anti-spasmodic, anti-catarrhal, bitter, diuretic, emetic.
Magical: Protection, Exorcism

&lt;b&gt;Broom&lt;/b&gt; - (Sarothamnus scoparius, Cytisus scoparius)
Medicinal: Diuretic , uterine stimulant, cathartic, oxytocic &#8211; &lt;b&gt;**Not for self-medication &#8211; toxic and avoid during pregnancy.*&lt;/b&gt;
Magical: Purification, Protection, Wind, Divination 

&lt;b&gt;Butcher&#8217;s Broom&lt;/b&gt; - (Ruscus aculeatus)
Medicinal: Diuretic, diaphoretic, aperient, bitter, diuretic, anti-thrombotic, vasoconstrictor
Magical: Protection, Wind, Divination, Psychic Powers

&lt;b&gt;Calamus&lt;/b&gt; - (Acorus calamus)
Medicinal: Stimulant, carminative, antispasmodic, expectorant, emetic
Magical: Protection, Luck, Money Drawing, Harmony, Tranquility, Peace.

&lt;b&gt;Calendula&lt;/b&gt; - (Calendula officinalis)
Medicinal: Astringent, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, cholagogue, emmenagogue, tonic, vulnerary
Magical: Prophecy, Protection, Psychic Powers

&lt;b&gt;Cardamon&lt;/b&gt; - (Elettaria cardamomum)
Medicinal: Carminative, sialagogue, stimulant
Magical: Lust, Love

&lt;b&gt;Cascara Sagrada&lt;/b&gt; - (Rhamnus pushiana)
Medicinal: Mild purgative, bitter tonic, hepatic, laxative
Magical: Legal Matters, Money, Protection,  

&lt;b&gt;Catnip&lt;/b&gt; - (Nepeta cataria)
Medicinal: Carminative, anti-spasmodic, diaphoretic, sedative, astringent
Magical: Cat Magic, Love, Beauty, Happiness 

&lt;b&gt;Cayenne&lt;/b&gt; - (Capsicum Annum)
Medicinal: Carminative, Anti-microbial
Magical: Break Bad Spells, Love

&lt;b&gt;Chamomile&lt;/b&gt; &#8211; (Anthemis nobills)
Medicinal: Anti-spasmodic, carminative, anti-inflammatory, analdesic, antiseptic, vulnerary, aromatic, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, nervine, sedative, tonic.
Magical: Money, Sleep, Love, Purification 

&lt;b&gt;Chapparal&lt;/b&gt; &#8211; (Larrea divaricata)
Medicinal: Antiseptic, diuretic, expectorant, tonic, bitter, parasiticide, alterative, anti-microbial, antioxidant, antispasmodic
Magical: Purification, Health

&lt;b&gt;Chicory Root&lt;/b&gt; &#8211; (Cichorium intybus)
Medicinal: Cholagogue, depurative, digestive, diuretic, hypoglycaemic, laxative and tonic
Magical: Strength, Divination, Frugality, Good Luck, Removing Obstacles, Invisibility, Frigidity, Hex Breaking

&lt;b&gt;Cinnamon&lt;/b&gt; - (Cinnamomum cassia) stronger and spicier aroma and flavor
Medicinal: Carminative, Astringent, Stimulant
Magical: Spirituality, Success, Protection

&lt;b&gt;Cinnamon, Sweet&lt;/b&gt; - (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum) smoother and sweeter aroma and flavor
Medicinal: Carminative, Astringent, Stimulant
Magical: Spirituality, Success, Protection

&lt;b&gt;Clove&lt;/b&gt; - (Syzygium aromaticum)
Medicinal: Anti-microbial, Carminative, Stimulant
Magical: Protection, Exorcism, Love, Money

&lt;b&gt;Comfrey&lt;/b&gt; &#8211; S(ymphytum officinale)
Medicinal: Vulnerary, demulcent, astringent, expectorant, emollient, pectoral, tonic.
Magical:  Safety During Travel, Money

&lt;b&gt;Coriander&lt;/b&gt; - (Coriandrum sativum)
Medicinal: Anti-microbial, Carminative, Aromatic
Magical: Love, Health, Healing

&lt;b&gt;Cumin&lt;/b&gt; - (Cuminum cyminum)
Medicinal: Stomachic, Diuretic, Carminative, Stimulant, Anti-spasmodic
Magical: Protection, Fidelity, Exorcism

&lt;b&gt;Damiana&lt;/b&gt; - (Turnera diffusa) &#8211; *Teas of damiana may lower blood sugars, but tinctures do not. Avoid during pregnancy*
Medicinal: Nerve tonic, anti-depressant, urinary, antiseptic, laxative, abortifacient
Magical: Lust, Love, Visions 

&lt;b&gt;Dill&lt;/b&gt; - (Anethum graveolens)
Medicinal: Carminative, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-emetic
Magical: Purification, Money, Lust, Love

&lt;b&gt;Dragons Blood&lt;/b&gt; - (Calamus draco)
Medicinal: None known
Magical: Love, Protection, Exorcism, Potency 

&lt;b&gt;Echinacea&lt;/b&gt; - (Echinacea angustifolia &amp; Echinacea purpurea)
Medicinal: Anti-microbial, anti-biotic, alternative, anti-catarrhal, tonic
Magical: Strengthening Spells 

&lt;b&gt;Elder&lt;/b&gt; - Sambucus (Nigra for berries and Canadensis for flowers)
Medicinal: &lt;i&gt;Bark&lt;/i&gt; - purgative, emetic, diuretic; &lt;i&gt;Leaves&lt;/i&gt; - Externally emollient &amp; vulnerary - Internally as purgative, expectorant, diuretic, diaphoretic; &lt;i&gt;Flowers&lt;/i&gt; - Diaphoretic, anti-catarrhal, pectoral; Berries - Diaphoretic, diuretic, laxative
Magical: Exorcism, Protection, Healing, Prosperity, Sleep, Peace

&lt;b&gt;Eucalyptus&lt;/b&gt; - (Eucalyptus globules)
Medicinal: expectorant, stimulant, antibiotic, antiseptic, rubefacient
Magical: Healing, Protection 

&lt;b&gt;Eyebright&lt;/b&gt; - (Euphrasia offinalis)
Medicinal: Astringent, anti-inflammatory, expectorant
Magical: Mental Powers, Psychic Power 

&lt;b&gt;Fennel&lt;/b&gt; - (Foeniculum vulgare)
Medicinal: Carminative, anti-spasmodic, expectorant
Magical: Protection, Healing, Purification 

&lt;b&gt;Fenugreek&lt;/b&gt; (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
Medicinal: Expectorant, demulcent, tonic, galactogogue, emmenagogue, emollient, vulnerary
Magical: Money

&lt;b&gt;Feverfew&lt;/b&gt; - (Tanacetum parthenium)
Medicinal: Anti-inflammatory, vasodiatory, relaxant, digestive bitter, uterine stimulant
Magical: Protection

&lt;b&gt;Frankincense&lt;/b&gt; - (Boswellia carterii) *If you take a blood thinning medication such as Coumadin, Plavix, or Trental, do not take frankincense directly by mouth. Frankincense should not be applied to broken or abraded skin.*
Medicinal: Aromatic, anti-inflammatory 
Magical: Consecration, Exorcism, Meditation, Protection, Purification, Spirituality, Visions

&lt;b&gt;Galangal&lt;/b&gt; - (Alpina officinarum) - *Galangal root inhibits the release and action of pancreatic lipase, so don&#8217;t take both galangal and digestive enzymes.*
Medicinal: Bitter, stimulant, carminative
Magical: Protection, Lust, Health, Money, Psychic Powers, Hex Breaking

&lt;b&gt;Garlic&lt;/b&gt; - (Allium sativum)
Medicinal: Antiseptic, anti-microbial, diaphoretic, cholagogue, hypotensive, anti-spasmodic, alternative, anthelmintic, anti-catarrhal, carminative, expectorant, pectoral, rubefacient, stimulant, tonic vulnerary
Magical: Protection, Healing, Exorcism, Lust, Anti-Theft 

&lt;b&gt;Ginger&lt;/b&gt; - (Zingiber officinale)
Medicinal: Stimulant, Carminative, Rubefacient
Magical: Love, Money, Success, Power

&lt;b&gt;Ginko Leaf&lt;/b&gt; - (Ginkgo biloba)
Medicinal: &lt;i&gt;Nuts&lt;/i&gt;- Expectorant, anti-tussive, anti-asthmatic, sedative, mild astringent; &lt;i&gt;Leaf&lt;/i&gt; - vasodiatory
Magical: Contacting Spirits

&lt;b&gt;Goat's Rue&lt;/b&gt; - (Galega officinalis)
Medicinal: Reduces blood sugar, galactogogue, diuretic, diaphoretic
Magical: Healing, Health

&lt;b&gt;Goldenrod&lt;/b&gt; - (Solidago virgauria)
Medicinal: Anti-catarrhal, anit-inflammatory, antiseptic, diaphoretic, carminative, diuretic
Magical: Money, Divination 

&lt;b&gt;Goldenseal&lt;/b&gt; - (Hydrastis canadensis)
Medicinal: Tonic, astringent, anti-catarrhal, laxative, oxytocic, bitter, alternative, anti-bilious, cholagogue, emmenagogue, expectorant, hepatic, pectoral, vulnerary
Magical:  Healing, Money 

&lt;b&gt;Gotu Kola&lt;/b&gt; - (Centella asiatica)
Medicinal: Alternative, anti-cartarrhal, antipyretic
Magical:  Meditation 

&lt;b&gt;Heather&lt;/b&gt; - (Calluna vulgaris)
Medicinal: Antiseptic, cholagogue  diaphoretic  diuretic  expectorant vasoconstrictor
Magical: Luck, guard against violent crimes

&lt;b&gt;Hops&lt;/b&gt; - (Humulus lupulus)
Medicinal: Sedative, hypnotic, antiseptic, astringent, analgesic, bitter, nervine
Magical: Healing, Sleep 

&lt;b&gt;Horsetail&lt;/b&gt; (shavegrass)- Equisetum arvense
Medicinal: Astringent, diuretic, vulnerary
Magical:  Snake Charming, Fertility 

&lt;b&gt;Ladys mantle&lt;/b&gt; - (Alchemilla vulgaris)
Medicinal: Astringent, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, emmenagogue, vulnerary
Magical: Love 

&lt;b&gt;Lavender&lt;/b&gt; Lavendula, (spp- intermedia, officinalis and angustifolia)
Medicinal: Carminative, anti-spasmodic, anti-depressant, rubefacient, anti-emetic, nervine
Magical: Love, Protection, Sleep, Chastity, Longevity, Purification, Happiness, Peace

&lt;b&gt;Lemon Balm&lt;/b&gt; - (Melissa officinalis)
Medicinal: Carminative, anti-depressive, nervine
Magical: Love, Success, Healing

&lt;b&gt;Lemongrass&lt;/b&gt; - (Cymbopogon citrates)
Medicinal: mildly diuretic, stimulant tonic
Magical: Repel Snakes, Lust, Psychic Powers 

&lt;b&gt;Lemon Peel&lt;/b&gt; - (Citrus Limon)
Medicinal: None known
Magical: Love, Purification, Friendship

&lt;b&gt;Lemon Verbena&lt;/b&gt; - (Aloysia triphylla)
Medicinal: Carminative, anti-emetic
Magical: Purification, Love 


&lt;I&gt;For educational purposes only
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

The medical uses described in these pages on this website come from a variety of sources, both modern and historical. Herb usage/remedies should never be taken without the consent of your health care practitioner/ physician and none of the information listed is meant as a substitute for conventional medicine. The author of these pages/website assumes no liability for any harm that comes from using any of the herbs/remedies described listed. Please note that people who are prone to topical allergies could have a reaction to herbal baths and teas. If you have a history of allergies, caution should be used with all herbal products. Additionally, if you are taking a prescription or over-the-counter medication, herbal treatments can sometimes have lethal side effects when they are taken in combination with one another. Never begin taking an herbal product without consulting a health care practitioner/physician.&lt;/I&gt;</body>
  <body-html>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Acai Berry&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Euterpe oleracea) &lt;strong&gt;relatively new to the western world &#8211; should be freeze dried, and flash pasteurized immediately after picked to prevent spoilage. Keep refrigerated.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anti-Cancer, Antimutagenic, Anti-inflammatory, Strengthen Cardiovascular System.&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Purification&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Acacia&lt;/b&gt;: &amp;#8211; (Acacia Senegal)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Mild astringent, demulcent, mucilaginous&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Protection, Psychic Powers, Money, Love&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Agrimony&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Agrimonia eupatoria)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Astringent tonic, diuretic, febrifuge, vulnerary&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Protection, Sleep&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alkanet&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Batschia canescens) &lt;strong&gt;For external use only.  Do not apply to broken or abraded skin. Natural Dye&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: None known &lt;br /&gt;Magical: Purifier, money. Protection, Prosperity.&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Allspice&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Pimento officinatis)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Carminative, digestive stimulant, aromatic, rubifacient.&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Money, Luck, Healing&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Aloe&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Aloe barbadenis) &lt;strong&gt;Internally Avoid while pregnant or nursing. It is a bulk forming laxative and adequate fluids must be taken. Not recommended for long term use.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Cathartic, vulnerary, emmenagogue, vermifuge, hepatic. External: demulcent, vulnerary.&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Beauty, Peace, Protection, Success&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Angelica&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Angelica archangelica) &lt;strong&gt;Avoid while pregnant or nursing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Carminative, stimulant, diaphoretic, stomachic, tonic, expectorant&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Exorcism, Protection, Healing, Visions&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Anise&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Pimpinella anisum) &lt;strong&gt;Not recommended while pregnant or nursing.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Expectorant, anti-spasmodic, carminative, parasiticide, aromatic, anti-microbial, galactagogue, pectoral, tonic&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Protection, Purification, Youth&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Balm of Gilead&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Populus gileadensis) &lt;strong&gt;Avoid if you are highly allergic to aspirin&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Stimulating expectorant, antiseptic, anti-irritant, vulnerary, pectoral&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Love, Manifestations, Protection, Healing&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Basil&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Ocimum basilicum) Culinary use &lt;strong&gt;Avoid if you are at risk of cancer, pregnant or nursing.  Do not give to children under six.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Carminative, anti-pyrtic, stimulant, alternative, diuretic, nervine&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Love, Exorcism, Wealth, Protection&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Blackberry Leaves&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Rubus fructicosus)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Astringent, tonic&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Healing, Money, Protection&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Blessed Thistle&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Cnicus benedictus) &lt;strong&gt;Avoid while pregnant; Avoid if you are allergic to artichokes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Bitter tonic, astringent, diaphoretic, anti-bacterial, expectorant, emmenagogue, galactagogue&lt;br /&gt;Magical:  Strength, Healing, Purification, Hex Breaking&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Blueberry Leaves&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Vaccinium myrtillis)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Anti-microbial, antiviral and antibacterial&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Protection&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Blue Violet Leaf&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Viola odorata)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, and laxative.&lt;br /&gt;Magical:  Protection, Luck, Lust, Love, Wishes, Peace, Healing&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Boneset&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Eupatorium perfoliatum)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Diaphoretic, aperient, tonic, anti-spasmodic, anti-catarrhal, bitter, diuretic, emetic.&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Protection, Exorcism&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Broom&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Sarothamnus scoparius, Cytisus scoparius)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Diuretic , uterine stimulant, cathartic, oxytocic &#8211; &lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;*Not for self-medication &#8211; toxic and avoid during pregnancy.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Purification, Protection, Wind, Divination&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Butcher&#8217;s Broom&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Ruscus aculeatus)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Diuretic, diaphoretic, aperient, bitter, diuretic, anti-thrombotic, vasoconstrictor&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Protection, Wind, Divination, Psychic Powers&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Calamus&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Acorus calamus)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Stimulant, carminative, antispasmodic, expectorant, emetic&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Protection, Luck, Money Drawing, Harmony, Tranquility, Peace.&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Calendula&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Calendula officinalis)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Astringent, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, cholagogue, emmenagogue, tonic, vulnerary&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Prophecy, Protection, Psychic Powers&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cardamon&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Elettaria cardamomum)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Carminative, sialagogue, stimulant&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Lust, Love&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cascara Sagrada&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Rhamnus pushiana)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Mild purgative, bitter tonic, hepatic, laxative&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Legal Matters, Money, Protection,&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Catnip&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Nepeta cataria)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Carminative, anti-spasmodic, diaphoretic, sedative, astringent&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Cat Magic, Love, Beauty, Happiness&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cayenne&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Capsicum Annum)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Carminative, Anti-microbial&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Break Bad Spells, Love&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Chamomile&lt;/b&gt; &#8211; (Anthemis nobills)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Anti-spasmodic, carminative, anti-inflammatory, analdesic, antiseptic, vulnerary, aromatic, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, nervine, sedative, tonic.&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Money, Sleep, Love, Purification&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Chapparal&lt;/b&gt; &#8211; (Larrea divaricata)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Antiseptic, diuretic, expectorant, tonic, bitter, parasiticide, alterative, anti-microbial, antioxidant, antispasmodic&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Purification, Health&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Chicory Root&lt;/b&gt; &#8211; (Cichorium intybus)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Cholagogue, depurative, digestive, diuretic, hypoglycaemic, laxative and tonic&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Strength, Divination, Frugality, Good Luck, Removing Obstacles, Invisibility, Frigidity, Hex Breaking&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cinnamon&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Cinnamomum cassia) stronger and spicier aroma and flavor&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Carminative, Astringent, Stimulant&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Spirituality, Success, Protection&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cinnamon, Sweet&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum) smoother and sweeter aroma and flavor&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Carminative, Astringent, Stimulant&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Spirituality, Success, Protection&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Clove&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Syzygium aromaticum)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Anti-microbial, Carminative, Stimulant&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Protection, Exorcism, Love, Money&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Comfrey&lt;/b&gt; &#8211; S(ymphytum officinale)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Vulnerary, demulcent, astringent, expectorant, emollient, pectoral, tonic.&lt;br /&gt;Magical:  Safety During Travel, Money&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Coriander&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Coriandrum sativum)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Anti-microbial, Carminative, Aromatic&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Love, Health, Healing&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cumin&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Cuminum cyminum)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Stomachic, Diuretic, Carminative, Stimulant, Anti-spasmodic&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Protection, Fidelity, Exorcism&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Damiana&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Turnera diffusa) &#8211; &lt;strong&gt;Teas of damiana may lower blood sugars, but tinctures do not. Avoid during pregnancy&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Nerve tonic, anti-depressant, urinary, antiseptic, laxative, abortifacient&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Lust, Love, Visions&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Dill&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Anethum graveolens)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Carminative, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-emetic&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Purification, Money, Lust, Love&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Dragons Blood&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Calamus draco)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: None known&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Love, Protection, Exorcism, Potency&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Echinacea&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Echinacea angustifolia &amp;#38; Echinacea purpurea)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Anti-microbial, anti-biotic, alternative, anti-catarrhal, tonic&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Strengthening Spells&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Elder&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; Sambucus (Nigra for berries and Canadensis for flowers)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: &lt;i&gt;Bark&lt;/i&gt; &amp;#8211; purgative, emetic, diuretic; &lt;i&gt;Leaves&lt;/i&gt; &amp;#8211; Externally emollient &amp;#38; vulnerary &amp;#8211; Internally as purgative, expectorant, diuretic, diaphoretic; &lt;i&gt;Flowers&lt;/i&gt; &amp;#8211; Diaphoretic, anti-catarrhal, pectoral; Berries &amp;#8211; Diaphoretic, diuretic, laxative&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Exorcism, Protection, Healing, Prosperity, Sleep, Peace&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eucalyptus&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Eucalyptus globules)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: expectorant, stimulant, antibiotic, antiseptic, rubefacient&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Healing, Protection&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyebright&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Euphrasia offinalis)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Astringent, anti-inflammatory, expectorant&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Mental Powers, Psychic Power&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Fennel&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Foeniculum vulgare)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Carminative, anti-spasmodic, expectorant&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Protection, Healing, Purification&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Fenugreek&lt;/b&gt; (Trigonella foenum-graecum)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Expectorant, demulcent, tonic, galactogogue, emmenagogue, emollient, vulnerary&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Money&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Feverfew&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Tanacetum parthenium)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Anti-inflammatory, vasodiatory, relaxant, digestive bitter, uterine stimulant&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Protection&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Frankincense&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Boswellia carterii) &lt;strong&gt;If you take a blood thinning medication such as Coumadin, Plavix, or Trental, do not take frankincense directly by mouth. Frankincense should not be applied to broken or abraded skin.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Aromatic, anti-inflammatory &lt;br /&gt;Magical: Consecration, Exorcism, Meditation, Protection, Purification, Spirituality, Visions&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Galangal&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Alpina officinarum) &amp;#8211; &lt;strong&gt;Galangal root inhibits the release and action of pancreatic lipase, so don&#8217;t take both galangal and digestive enzymes.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Bitter, stimulant, carminative&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Protection, Lust, Health, Money, Psychic Powers, Hex Breaking&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Garlic&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Allium sativum)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Antiseptic, anti-microbial, diaphoretic, cholagogue, hypotensive, anti-spasmodic, alternative, anthelmintic, anti-catarrhal, carminative, expectorant, pectoral, rubefacient, stimulant, tonic vulnerary&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Protection, Healing, Exorcism, Lust, Anti-Theft&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ginger&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Zingiber officinale)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Stimulant, Carminative, Rubefacient&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Love, Money, Success, Power&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ginko Leaf&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Ginkgo biloba)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: &lt;i&gt;Nuts&lt;/i&gt;- Expectorant, anti-tussive, anti-asthmatic, sedative, mild astringent; &lt;i&gt;Leaf&lt;/i&gt; &amp;#8211; vasodiatory&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Contacting Spirits&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Goat&amp;#8217;s Rue&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Galega officinalis)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Reduces blood sugar, galactogogue, diuretic, diaphoretic&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Healing, Health&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Goldenrod&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Solidago virgauria)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Anti-catarrhal, anit-inflammatory, antiseptic, diaphoretic, carminative, diuretic&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Money, Divination&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Goldenseal&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Hydrastis canadensis)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Tonic, astringent, anti-catarrhal, laxative, oxytocic, bitter, alternative, anti-bilious, cholagogue, emmenagogue, expectorant, hepatic, pectoral, vulnerary&lt;br /&gt;Magical:  Healing, Money&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Gotu Kola&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Centella asiatica)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Alternative, anti-cartarrhal, antipyretic&lt;br /&gt;Magical:  Meditation&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Heather&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Calluna vulgaris)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Antiseptic, cholagogue  diaphoretic  diuretic  expectorant vasoconstrictor&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Luck, guard against violent crimes&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hops&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Humulus lupulus)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Sedative, hypnotic, antiseptic, astringent, analgesic, bitter, nervine&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Healing, Sleep&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Horsetail&lt;/b&gt; (shavegrass)- Equisetum arvense&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Astringent, diuretic, vulnerary&lt;br /&gt;Magical:  Snake Charming, Fertility&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ladys mantle&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Alchemilla vulgaris)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Astringent, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, emmenagogue, vulnerary&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Love&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Lavender&lt;/b&gt; Lavendula, (spp- intermedia, officinalis and angustifolia)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Carminative, anti-spasmodic, anti-depressant, rubefacient, anti-emetic, nervine&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Love, Protection, Sleep, Chastity, Longevity, Purification, Happiness, Peace&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Lemon Balm&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Melissa officinalis)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Carminative, anti-depressive, nervine&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Love, Success, Healing&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Lemongrass&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Cymbopogon citrates)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: mildly diuretic, stimulant tonic&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Repel Snakes, Lust, Psychic Powers&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Lemon Peel&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Citrus Limon)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: None known&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Love, Purification, Friendship&lt;/p&gt;


	&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Lemon Verbena&lt;/b&gt; &amp;#8211; (Aloysia triphylla)&lt;br /&gt;Medicinal: Carminative, anti-emetic&lt;br /&gt;Magical: Purification, Love&lt;/p&gt;


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