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Category: plantlore

plantlore

Blackthorn *Prunus Spinosa*

November 25, 2020 thewitchwench

A description of the Blackthorn Tree, It's history with witches and uses.

Tagged Blackthorn, magical uses, plant allies, sloes, tree, tree magic1 Comment
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Mugwort *Artemesia Vulgaris*

October 28, 2020October 29, 2020 thewitchwench

Mugwort is an awesome plant ally; offering protection on journeys and enhancing dreamwork. Used by our ancestors for centuries, It is one of the herbs I highly recommend you get to know.

Tagged Artemesia Vulgaris, hallucinogenic plants, magical uses, Mugwort, plant allies, ritual plants, Samhain1 Comment
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Chickweed *Stellaria media*

July 28, 2020November 4, 2020 thewitchwench

pretty, giving little chickweed as a great plant ally to acquaint yourself with.

Tagged Chickweed, foraging, plant ally, Stellaria Media, useful herbs, wild medicine, witchcraftLeave a comment
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Calendula *Calendula Officinalis*

June 1, 2020November 4, 2020 thewitchwench

Calendula aka Pot Marigold: a joyful little plant ally with a miriad of medicinal uses.

Tagged Calendula, everyday witchcraft, Green witch, herbal remedies, magical uses, Marigold, plantlore1 Comment
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Ribwort Plantain *plantago lanceolata*

May 18, 2020November 4, 2020 thewitchwench

A very useful healing plant both internally, externally and magically.

Tagged foraging, healing herbs, modern witchcraft, natural remedies, Ribwort plantainLeave a comment
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Hawthorn *Crataegus Monogyna*

April 28, 2020November 4, 2020 thewitchwench

The history and uses of Hawthorn both medicinally and magically.

Tagged Hawthorn, magical uses, medicinal uses, modern witchcraft, witch, witchcraft3 Comments
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Bay Laurel *Laurus Nobilis*

April 9, 2020November 4, 2020 thewitchwench

Bay Laurel leaves have been used in many folk magicks all the way back to ancient Greece. an excellent plant ally allowing for intuitive spellcraft.

Tagged Bay Laurel, definitions of Witchcraft, demystifying Witchcraft, plant lore, protection spells, real witches, spellcraft1 Comment
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Dandelions *Taraxacum Officianale*

April 2, 2020November 4, 2020 thewitchwench

The humble and very giving dandelion, valued as a food source by our ancestors now seen as an unwanted weed. Dandelions are an easy plant ally to work with medicinally and magically.

Tagged Dandelions, demystifying Witchcraft, eat your weeds, food for free, forager, foraging, native plants, plant allies, plant lore, Traditions of witchcraft, wild medicine1 Comment
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Primrose *primula vulgaris*

March 19, 2020November 4, 2020 thewitchwench

The gentle primrose. Helpful for those with anxiety, a symbol of hope, love and the arrival of spring.

Tagged anti anxiety, demystifying Witchcraft, everyday withcraft, folk remedies, forager, foraging, home remedies, natural remedies, spring, wild medicine1 Comment
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Ransoms/Wild Garlic *Allium Ursinum*

March 17, 2020November 4, 2020 thewitchwench

Just like normal everyday garlic, wild garlic has a great medicinal plant ally. It's damn tasty and so versatile.

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Alexanders *smyrnium olusatrum*

March 15, 2020November 4, 2020 thewitchwench

Alexanders-an abundant spring green, its uses and how to identify it safely.

Tagged Alexander's, charming The pot, everyday witchcraft, food for free, forager, foraging, spring
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Nettle *Urtica Dioica*

March 8, 2020November 4, 2020 thewitchwench

Nettles are an excellent plant ally for many reasons. one of my favourites for spring.

Tagged demystifying Witchcraft, everyday witchcraft, forager, foraging, Green witch, hedgecraft, hedgewitch, Nettles, plant allies, plant lore
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Cleavers *Galium Aperine*

February 9, 2020January 5, 2021 thewitchwench

One of my favourite plant allies, cleavers is a staple in my home. It supports the lymphatic system, is easy to find and work with. A sign of awakening spring.

Tagged food for free, forager, foraging, helpful weeds, native plants, plant lore, wild medicine
plantlore, potions, lotions and witchy makings

Rosehips

October 4, 2019November 4, 2020 thewitchwench

gathering and using rosehips in medicine and magic

Tagged Autumn, dog rose, foraging, hearth witch, hedgewitch, plant lore, Rose, rosehip, rosehip syrup, wild medicine, witchy makings2 Comments
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Elder *Sambucus Nigra* specifically Elderberries

September 16, 2019November 17, 2020 thewitchwench

Elderberries and their medicinal uses

Tagged Elder, Elderberries, forager, foraging, herbal remedies, kitchen witch, wild medicine1 Comment
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Elder *Sambucus nigra* specifically Elderflower

June 20, 2019November 4, 2020 thewitchwench

the delicious, medicinal and magical uses of Elderflower

Tagged Elder, Elderflower, hedgewitch, herbal remedies, herblore, kitchen witch, Litha, modern witchcraft, Summer Solstice3 Comments
plantlore, potions, lotions and witchy makings

Comfrey *symphytum Officinale*

May 24, 2019November 4, 2020 thewitchwench

a description of comfrey and its uses.

Tagged Comfrey, DIY, folk remedies, garden witch, Green witch, herbal remedies, herbalism, kitchen witch, knitbone, modern witchcraft5 Comments
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Herb Robert *Geranium Robertianum*

April 30, 2019May 18, 2020 thewitchwench

Identifying and using this powerful 'weed'

Tagged blood health, botony, foraging, Herb Robert, herblore, herbology, herbs, modern witch, native plants, pagan, weeds, wild medicine, witch, witchcraftLeave a comment
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My friend Magnolia

April 23, 2019November 4, 2020 thewitchwench

All I know about these ancient feminine trees. a local story and how I use magnolia to nourish, heal and support myself and others.

Tagged canny folk, folk remedies, folk stories, magnolia, modern witchcraft, real people's stories, recipe, witch, witchcraft2 Comments

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