WITCHCRAFT & FOLK MAGIC · LESSON 4 OF 12 · 15 MIN

Herbal Allies

Twelve traditional plants, their lore and how to use them safely.

Nicholas Culpeper's Complete Herbal (1652) gave almost every English plant a ruling planet, merging medicine with astrology. Witches, cunning folk and ceremonial magicians all draw on this lore.

Safety first: this lesson covers magical (external, symbolic) use only. Do not ingest any plant on the basis of magical lore. Several plants below are unsafe in pregnancy or for pets. Always check with a qualified herbalist or doctor.

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Nicholas Culpeper's Complete Herbal (1652) gave almost every English plant a ruling planet, merging medicine with astrology. Witches, cunning folk and ceremonial magicians all draw on this lore.

Safety first: this lesson covers magical (external, symbolic) use only. Do not ingest any plant on the basis of magical lore. Several plants below are unsafe in pregnancy or for pets. Always check with a qualified herbalist or doctor.