Chrysanthemum has been grown for roughly three thousand years. Originally planted in China, its beauty has since stretched across the world, captivating it with its ornamental, medicinal, and ceremonious properties. In the early 15th century B.C., the bloom was cultivated heavily in China and had been adopted as a staple for ceremonial tea. Soon enough, the plant had been eyed…
One of the weeds most commonly labeled an annoyance in your backyard has some of the most versatile benefits, with few side effects. Native to the Mediterranean, Dandelion has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years as “Pu Gong Ying”. In the 17th century, its diuretic properties were noted by British botanists, along with use in…
Roman and German Chamomile are both sold as common Chamomile, though Roman Chamomile is said to be “true” Chamomile. Both reside within the daisy family, as their sun-like bloom depicts. Revered in Egyptian times as a plant of the Sun, Chamomile has been used for its medicinal properties across the world in the form of tea, salves, incense, and infused…
Common Burdock has also been called “Beggar’s Buttons”, “Bur”, and “Great Burdock”. It grows readily in most climates, shooting foliage from its base that grow into leaves that can get as big as a watermelon! The root of Burdock is most commonly used for medicinal purposes. The most advantageous time to harvest Burdock root is when the foliage remains small…
The root of Ginger has been used for its health and magickal benefits since the times of Ancient China, where word of its benefit spread across Asia, reaching Europe in the first century. As both a medicine and magickal tool, Ginger root holds a fiery energy that strives to move things along; be it magickal works or a physical healing…
Used by the Greeks and Romans, Blessed Thistle has been renowned as an herb of spiritual protection, used to ward against evil spirits and restlessness, as well as irritability. Do not confuse Blessed Thistle for Milk Thistle, as these plants and subsequent properties are much different. Burned within the home for expulsion of malicious entities, Blessed Thistle, also known as…
Mugwort has been revered since Anglo-Saxon times; marked as one of nine most sacred herbs, whose uses range in spirituality and medicinal purposes. This herb can grow under almost any condition, standing at up to 6 feet tall at full maturity. In many places in North America, it is seen as a fairly common weed, while highly regarded in other…
Rosemary has been held in high regard as a culinary, cultural, and spiritual herb that has been cultivated for over 5,000 years for a nearly unlimited purpose. Sprigs of Rosemary have been placed upon the graves of the deceased since Egyptian times to honor their life, as it’s associated with remembrance and memory. In Roman culture, many men wore crowns…
Legend has it that an angel came to a monk in a dream to reveal the cure for the plague: Angelica herb. Angelica is considered to be one of the most sacred herbs used throughout centuries in both medicinal and spiritual practices. Blooming on Archangel Michael’s day, it’s said this herb is protected by Michael himself. This protection is extended…
Mullein is a member of the figwort family that is native to North Africa, Canary Islands, and many regions of Asia and Europe, but grows in most ecosystems lavishly. Its seeds can remain viable for use for up to 70 years. Considered to be one of many sacred herbs, Mullein has been used to banish negative spirits, entities, and energies…