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A to Z Herbarium: Onion

A to Z Herbarium: Onion

by Sara C. Snider | Apr 18, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore

Protection, Healing, Money, Prophetic Dreams, Lust Onions were worshiped in ancient Egypt. The multiple layers symbolized eternity, and were used in funeral rites. Paintings of onions appear on the inner walls of the pyramids and within tombs. They have also been...

A to Z Herbarium: Nutmeg

by Sara C. Snider | Apr 17, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore

∴ Nutmeg  Luck, Money, Health, Fidelity Fun fact: Nutmeg is the seed of an evergreen tree native to the Banda Islands of Indonesia. The seed, while still in its husk, is shrouded in a lacy red covering. This covering is dried to become the spice mace. Carry a whole...

A to Z Herbarium: Mallow

by Sara C. Snider | Apr 15, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore

∴ Mallow Love, Protection, Exorcism   Carrying mallow will attract love. If a loved one has left you, then placing a vase of mallow outside your door or in a window will make them think of you, and they might return. Burning mallow will cleanse an area, and...

A to Z Herbarium: Lavender

by Sara C. Snider | Apr 14, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore

∴ Lavender Love, Protection, Sleep, Chastity, Longevity, Purification, Happiness, Peace   Lavender is perhaps most used in love spells and sachets. Adorning clothing with the herb will attract love, and rubbing lavender on paper is useful for writing love notes....

A to Z Herbarium: Knotweed

by Sara C. Snider | Apr 13, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore

∴ Knotweed Binding, Health Knotweed “binds” woes and miseries by holding it in one’s hand, visualizing one’s problems going into the herb, and then burning it. When carried, it strengthens and protects the eyes. Used in binding spells to restrict someone or control...

A to Z Herbarium: Juniper

by Sara C. Snider | Apr 12, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore

∴ Juniper Protection, Anti-theft, Love, Exorcism, Health   Juniper has been used throughout Europe as a protective herb. Wearing a sprig of the plant will protect against accidents and attacks by wild animals. It can be hung at the door to protect against evil...
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