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Topic: HERBS & PLANT INFO SWAP

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LdyRev Altariel S.	HERBS & PLANT INFO SWAP September 02, 2004 7:13 AM Feel free to share your knowledge of plants in this thread. (((HUGS))) & Bright Blessings [ send green star]
LdyRev Altariel S.	Herb Companions In The Kitchen & Garden September 02, 2004 7:16 AM HERBS ARE GREAT companions to food in your culinary masterpieces, and they are great companions in the garden, too. ANISE In the garden: Plant with coriander, which promotes its germination and growth. In the kitchen: Use in cookies, cakes, fruit fillings, and breads, or with cottage cheese, shellfish, and spaghetti dishes. BASIL In the garden: Plant with tomatoes. Repels flies and mosquitoes. In the kitchen: Use in tomato dishes, pesto, sauces, and salad dressings. BORAGE In the garden: Plant with tomatoes, squash, and strawberries. Deters tomato worm. In the kitchen: Use leaves in salads; flowers in soups and stews. CARAWAY In the garden: Plant here and there. Loosens soil. In the kitchen: Use in rye breads, cheese dips and rarebits, soups, applesauce, salads, coleslaw, and over pork or sauerkraut. CHERVIL In the garden: Plant with radishes. In the kitchen: Use with soups, salads, sauces, eggs, fish, veal, lamb, and pork. CHIVES In the garden: Plant with carrots. In the kitchen: Related to the onion, chives enliven vegetable dishes, dressings, casseroles, rice, eggs, cheese dishes, sauces, gravies, and dips. DILL In the garden: Plant with cabbages. Keep away from carrots. In the kitchen: Use seed for pickles and also to add aroma and taste to strong vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, and turnips. Use fresh with green beans, potato dishes, cheese, soups, salads, seafood, and sauces. FENNEL In the garden: Plant away from other herbs and vegetables. In the kitchen: Use to flavor pastries, confectionery, sweet pickles, sausages, tomato dishes, soups, and to flavor vinegars and oils. Gives warmth and sweetness to curries. GARLIC In the garden: Plant near roses and raspberries. Deters Japanese beetle. In the kitchen: Use in tomato dishes, garlic bread, soups, dips, sauces, marinades, or with meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables. LOVAGE In the garden: Plant here and there to improve the health and flavor of other plants. In the kitchen: It's a great flavoring for soups, stews, and salad dressings. Goes well with potatoes. The seeds can be used on breads and biscuits. MARJORAM In the garden: Good companion to all vegetables. In the kitchen: Excellent in almost any meat, fish, dairy, or vegetable dish that isn't sweet. Add near the end of cooking. MINT In the garden: Plant near cabbage and tomatoes. Deters white cabbage moth. In the kitchen: It is common in Middle Eastern dishes. Use with roast lamb or fish and in salads, jellies, or teas. OREGANO In the garden: Good companion to all vegetables. In the kitchen: Of Italian origin, its taste is zesty and strong, good in any tomato dish. Try oregano with summer squash and potatoes, mushroom dishes, beans, or in a marinade for lamb or game. [ send green star]
LdyRev Altariel S.	Cont... September 02, 2004 7:17 AM PARSLEY In the garden: Plant near asparagus, corn, and tomatoes. In the kitchen: Use fresh parsley in soups, sauces, and salads. It lessens the need for salt in soups. You can fry parsley and use it as a side dish with meat or fish. It is, of course, the perfect garnish. ROSEMARY In the garden: Plant near cabbage, beans, carrots, and sage. Deters cabbage moth, bean beetles, and carrot fly. In the kitchen: Use for poultry, lamb, and tomato dishes, stews, soups, and vegetables. Try it finely chopped in breads and custards. SAGE In the garden: Plant near rosemary, cabbage, and carrots; away from cucumbers. Deters cabbage moth and carrot fly. In the kitchen: Use in cheese dishes, stuffings, soups, pickles, with beans and peas, and in salads. Excellent for salt-free cooking. SUMMER SAVORY In the garden: Plant with beans and onions to improve growth and flavor. In the kitchen: Popular in soups, stews, stuffings, and with fish, chicken, green beans, and eggs. TARRAGON In the garden: Good companion to most vegetables. In the kitchen: Great with meat, eggs, poultry, seafood, and in salad dressings, marinades, and sauces. THYME In the garden: Plant near cabbage. Deters cabbage worm. In the kitchen: Use in casseroles, stews, soups, ragouts, and with eggs, potatoes, fish, and green vegetables. [ send green star]
Renee R.	Great Information September 02, 2004 10:39 AM MM, This is great information... Some of which I knew (not many), most I did not.. I am going to add this to my BOS. Blessed Be Reneé ♪♫ [ send green star] [ accepted]
Mels W.	December 06, 2004 3:03 PM This is awsome information thank you for posting this! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Tsandi C.	December 11, 2004 6:21 AM Great info....I will use it! ts [ send green star] [ accepted]
Megan T.	December 11, 2004 6:46 PM I have found that basil planted with tomatoes and peppers works well. Especially in containers. Spicy globe tucked in a container with a tomato plant....marinara sauce ready to go! LOL Also, we have a big deer problem....I tuck garlic in sporadically. Wormwood is along the fenceline, but away from veggies and herbs because it will make them bitter. Anise is along the other fenceline because of how much mice like it. LOL Megan [ send green star] [ accepted]
Megan T.	Tarragon Vinegar December 11, 2004 6:49 PM To make tarragon vinegar, buy a good quality champagne vinegar, pop the lid and stuff as much fresh tarragon in the bottle as you can. Shake it periodically and let it sit for two or three weeks. Then run the vinegar through a coffee filter and rebottle. It works great in potato salad!! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Megan T.	Re: tarragon vinegar December 11, 2004 6:54 PM Tarragon vinegar also is fabulous for banishings because it is a member of the wormwood family. If you don't want wormwood in your yard due to kids or whatever, tarragon easily can replace wormwoood in any spells, rituals, etc. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Megan T.	Vitamins and Minerals December 12, 2004 7:37 AM VITAMINS Vitamin A Alfalfa, Black Cohosh, Cayenne, Eyebright, Red Clover, Saw Palmetto, Yarrow, and Yellow Dock Vitamin B Cascara Sagrada, Fenugreek, Hawthorne Berry, and Licorice Root Vitamin C Bee Pollen, Chickweed, Echinacea Angustifolia, Echinacea Purpurea, Garlic, Goldenseal, Juniper Berry, and Peppermint Vitamin D Alfalfa, Dandelion Root, Red Raspberry, and Sarsaparilla Vitamin E Burdock Root, Dong Quai, Kelp, Bladderwrack, Scullcap, Slippery Elm, and Yarrow Vitamin F Red Raspberry and Slippery Elm Vitamin K Alfalfa, Gotu Kola, and Yarrow MINERALS Calcium Aloe Vera, Cayenne, Chamomile, Fennel Seed, Marshmallow, Sage, and Oak Bark Cobalt Dandelion Root, Horsetail, Juniper Berry, Lobelia, Parsley Seed, Red Clover, Oak Bark, Bladderwrack, and Kelp Iodine Bladderwrack, and Kelp Iron Burdock Root, Chickweed, Ginseng, Hops, Mullein Leaf, Nettle, Parsley Seed, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sarsaparilla, Scullcap, and Yellow Dock Magnesium Alfalfa, Catnip, Ginger Root, Gotu Kola, Red Clover, Rosemary, and Valerian Root Potassium Aloe Vera, Cayenne, Cascara Sagrada, Fennel Seed, Goldenseal, Parsley Seed, Slippery Elm, Valerian Root, and Yarrow Zinc Burdock Root, Chamomile, Dandelion Root, Eyebright, Hawthorne Berry, Licorice Root, Marshmallow, and Sarsaparilla [ send green star] [ accepted]
Jewel M.	December 12, 2004 10:24 AM Altariel and Megan,thanks for the helpful information. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Jewel M.	Pennyroyal and Tansy December 12, 2004 10:27 AM Merry Meet, Does anyone have any ideas what to do with pennyroyal and Tansy cut herb. A friend gave it to me last month as a gift and I don't know what to use it for. Thanks Jewel [ send green star] [ accepted]
S. W.	I would dry those, January 03, 2005 7:22 AM and add some southernwood or cedarchips, (like what's sold in those bags of rodent or other pet bedding at pet stores) and then stuff the mix into little muslin drawstring bags, and put them into sweater trunks or closets, as moth-repellent sachets. They actually smell good to me, I like the clean woodsy scent they a pine, cedar, pennyroyal and wormwood mix leaves in my sweaters.. [ send green star] [ accepted]
anonymous	fat-burning herbs January 18, 2005 12:21 AM Don't remember who sent this to me... FAT-BURNING HERBS THAT MELT AWAY THE FAT You've cut the fat and sugar from your diet. You've read food labels and measured portions. And you've exercised regularly. But don't you wish there was an easier way to shed those excess pounds? There is, experts say: adding certain herbs to your diet can control your appetite, cut calories and melt away fat effortlessly. They're a dieter's secret weapon. Here's how to put them to work for you: Garcinia cambogia Cooks in India have long prized this small orange fruit (also known as Malabar tamarind) as a spice that makes meals more satisfying and filling. And recently, researchers discovered it also melts fat! Garcinia cambogia contains a chemical compound called hydroxycitric acid (HCA), similar to the citric acid in lemons and limes. When researchers at the Roche Research Center in New Jersey fed HCA to mice, the mice gained less weight and loss body fat. HCA is said to decrease weight gain by inhabiting lipogenesis, the metabolic process that converts the carbohydrates we eat into fat. Instead, carbohydrates are converted into a form of glucose called glycogen, which decreases appetite. HCA also turns up our body heat, so we burn more fat. Raw garcinia cambogia is too acidic to eat, but you can find HCA made from garcinia in health food store diet formulas. A common dosage is 250mg., three times daily. It works best if taken one to two hours before a meal. Gymnema sylvestre If a sweet tooth is sabotaging your diet, gymnema sylvestre is for you. Another exotic Indian herb, it helps conquer cravings by dimming the tastes of sugar, dietitians say. Nutrition researchers report that gymnemic acid resembles glucose, a type of sugar. Drinking a cup of gymnema tea (available at health food stores) before a meal coats your tongue with the substance, tricking your taste buds into finding real sugar bland. The effect last two to three hours, and dieters who have used it report that it reduced their desire for sugary, fattening snacks like doughnuts and cake. Dandelion This pesky weed is a dieter's friend, aiding digestion and cutting back on snack attacks. Dandelion leaves prompt the release of enzymes that break down carbohydrates, so our bodies are less likely to store them as fat. Dandelion has also been shown to help regulate blood sugar. That's good news for dieters because swings in your blood sugar level can lead to cravings and fatigue. Dandelion tea is available in health food stores. Experts suggest drinking three cups a day or taking the herb in pill form. Ginger If you like the way ginger tastes, you'll love what it does for your waistline. Studies show ginger turns our body heat and causes us to burn fat more readily. Sprinkle on a teaspoon of ground ginger or add a tablespoon of fresh grated ginger to stir-fries or soups. Or sip one to three cups of ginger tea each day (available in health food stores). IF you're pregnant, you should consult your doctor before taking these or other herbs... Did Anybody ever tried to loose weight with herbs??? and what are the results???? [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
S. W.	Thanks so much, Elizabeth....! January 18, 2005 12:38 AM I've never had a problem with weight, I wear the same clothes that I wore in my twenties, (and my kids hand-me-downs)...but I have many friends here in this land of plenty, that face enormous challenges and battles, as they try to regulate or simply control their weight.... I will look into this, I've actually never heard of this, plant,-Garcinia cambogia. I've often felt that there were herbs in India, that would do well here, in our hot climate...and that might be beneficial. I would think that simply drinking tea in itself would be an aid to weight loss, in the sense that filling yourself with liquid would reduce your appetite, by the amount of liquid you've ingested... Just a thought...and thanks [ send green star] [ accepted]
anonymous	January 18, 2005 6:31 AM ty Sunny, I stopped smoking now for 2days and I'm just afraid I will gain weight, so I need all the help I can get , someone told me to eat alot of Radish, this will prevent me to snack...hm... [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Rhia W.	Thanks so much! January 18, 2005 7:45 AM For all the info,as a novice to the keeper of fresh herbs,its really a god-send Light&Laughter,Rhia [ send green star] [ accepted]
Connie D.	herbs March 13, 2005 11:45 AM great topic as usual. I can't wait to get as knowledgable as you guys [ send green star] [ accepted]
Marleen M.	tarragon vinigar March 31, 2005 11:00 PM Megan, running the vinegar through a coffee filter isnt a bad way to go. I have used a new clean tea shirt and somthing close to cheese cloth/parchment paper. I make coffe and fresh tea why not use it for other things..... thanks [ send green star] [ accepted]
Christen W.	thank you for the help April 09, 2005 1:24 PM thank you for the help on my english essay. i needed to know how some herbs were used in the kitchen for pagan craft. thanks. [ send green star] [ accepted]
anonymous	April 09, 2005 4:52 PM *Herbal Sinus Headache Pillows* 1/2 part flax seeds 1 part crushed spearmint leaf 1 part crushed peppermint leaf 1 part whole lavender buds 1 part eucalyptus leaf 1 part rosemary leaf Mix everything. Cut two pieces of material 10"x4" and sew or use "OK TO WASH IT" glue to construct a bag (keep one end open) Stuff your bag with the mixture and then sew up the remaining end. Works great--especially when combined with a 30 minute nap! Besides helping to relieve your own sinus headaches, these make great gifts! [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Mels W.	April 09, 2005 8:08 PM i have recently tried to grow herbs and flowers from seeds but I have no luck what can I do to maybe get them to live longer? [ send green star] [ accepted]
Kayzandra L.	Aug. 18, 2005 August 18, 2005 10:03 AM Mels, It depends on what you're growing. Each plant has different water and light requirements. Basil for instance doesn't like to be too wet. Most seed packets should tell you what the requirements are. I have better luck buying the starts from a nursery and planting them outside, so I don't have any other helpful advise....sorry! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Maiden M.	Kitchen Herbs that Heal May 06, 2006 6:22 PM COMMON KITCHEN HERBS THAT HEAL What follows is a short list of herbs commonly found in kitchens, or easily found in most supermarkets. This list is alphabetical by herb. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Anise (Pimpinella ansium) Anise helps expel gas, relieves nausea and stomach pain caused by gas. To use: Crush anise seeds into a powder. Put 1 teaspoon of the powder into 1 cup of warm water. Drink up to three times a day to relieve symptoms. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Basil is another anti-nauseant that also relieves gas, and promotes normal bowel function. To use: Make a strong tea using 1 teaspoon of the crushed dried herb in a half- cup of water. Drink as needed, not to exceed three cups a day. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Capsicum or Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens) Cayenne helps stimulate the appetite and acts as a milk stimulant. It may reduce discomfort from the common cold. To use: Make a tea out of the dried herb, 1 teaspoon per cup of hot water. 2 cups per day only. Note: Cayenne irritates haemorrhoids and should never be used by people with stomach problems. Do not exceed recommended dosage as high doses can cause stomach and kidney problems. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Caraway (Carum carvi) Caraway works as an expectorant for coughs due to colds. It also improves the appetite and may increase breast milk in nursing mothers. To use: Chew some seeds three or four times a day. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Dill (Aniethum graveolens) Dill eases indigestion and upset stomachs. To use: Make a strong tea by steeping 2 teaspoons of dill seeds in 1 cup of hot water for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and drink one half-cup 2 to 3 times daily. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [ send green star] [ accepted]
Maiden M.	Kitchen Herbs Cont. May 06, 2006 6:24 PM Fennel (Foeniculum velgare) Fennel is a digestive aid and is known to relieve cramps. The oil is used to relieve stiff joints. To use: 15 drops of extract in warm water with honey, one daily, as digestive aid. Rub oil directly on affected area for pain alleviation. -------------------------------------------------------------- Fenugreek (Trigonella graceum) Fenugreek relieves sore throats and is useful for treating irritations and other inflammations. To use: As a gargle for sore throat, mix 1 tablespoon of pulverized seed in 1 cup hot water. Let steep for 10 minutes and strain. Gargle 3 times a day, every 3-4 hours. As a poultice for skin irritations, pulverize enough seed so that when mixed with 8 ounces of water, it forms a thick paste. Apply paste to affected areas once a day. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Garlic (Allium satvum) Garlic helps fight infections, lowers blood pressure and may be able to destroy some cancer cells. To use: Stir-fry cloves for a few minutes to cut down garlic-breath. Eat 2 or 3 a day for maximum effectiveness. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ginger (Zingiber officinalis) Ginger eases cold symptoms, soothes skin inflammations and minor burns, calms upset stomachs, and is a natural remedy for morning sickness. To use: For burn and inflammations, mash fresh ginger root, soak cotton ball and then rub juice on the affected area. For all else, add ginger extract to hot water, 10 drops per cup. This can be taken up to three times daily. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Parsley (Petroselinium sativum) Parsley settles stomachs after meals. It also helps clear congestion due to colds and is soothing for asthma. To use: Make a strong tea using 1 teaspoon dried, ground parsley in 1 cup hot water. Let steep 10-15 minutes. Take once a day. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Peppermint (Mentha piperita) Mint is an anti-spasmodic and is excellent for relieving cramps and stomach pain. It also relieves gas and aids in digestion. It can help reduce the sick feeling associated with migraines. To use: Drink one cup as a tea. Commercial teas are available. (Make sure it is only mint, not mint flavored.) Drink as needed. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Rosemary is used for most head pains. To use: As tea, to relieve nervous tension, make a strong tea. Rub rosemary essential oil on the temples to relieve headac [ send green star] [ accepted]
Pamela R.	Howdy@ May 07, 2006 10:24 AM This is awsome information!! Thank you all for posting these informative list! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Wysperia W.	Rose Geranium- repels TICKS May 13, 2006 1:11 PM Rose Geranium- Rose Geranium hydrosol may be your pets best friend since it deodorizes fur and may help repel ticks if applied often. If the hydrosol isn't available, substitute strongly brewed geranium tea or mix a few drops of rose geranium essential oil with 4 ounces of water in a spray bottle, shake vigorously, and apply, keeping the blend away from your dog's nose and eyes. To brew a secented geranium tea, pour boiling water over fresh or dried leaves (organically grown, of course). Start with 1 tablespoon fresh leaves or 1 teaspoon dried leaves per cup, and let steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Too stong? Add more hot water. Too weak? Add more geranium leaf. I've never tried this on my dog, but we no longer live in tick-territory either. Hope it works. Thought I'd pass it along! Be Enchanted~ Wysperia [ send green star] [ accepted]
anonymous	Thanks! October 10, 2006 4:01 PM I like how in the post they actually told how to use them like in what foods or if you can make tea of them or w.e Alotta groups show magickal use but I have a hard time finding out how to prepare with the herbs. Thanks! <3 [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Melanie B.	November 26, 2006 5:47 AM When cooking, why not cook up a little magic with the meal? Know the herbs that you will be using to prepare the meal, look up the aspects of that herb and prepare a spell for when you are cooking and the family, or youself can enjoy the benefits of a "well" cooked meal. S-) [ send green star] [ accepted]
Marion Y.	October 19, 2008 9:48 AM What a wonderful thread with invaluable information! I am growing a few herbs and wanted to know how to use them. Thanks to Tsandi, I happened upon this group and this thread. Much gratitude to all who contributed. Blessings and Light, Marion [ send green star] [ accepted]
Willow W.	Healing flowers, teas and herbs May 22, 2009 10:29 AM Let your soul respond to the beauty that flowers and nature unfold. Contemplate the beauty, meditate upon their fragrance, their form and their color. Be sensitive and receptive to the mysterious of nature and the mother goddess will bestow upon you instructions for the development of your soul. Gathering your flowers, herbs and plants The magickal hours to gather are, three, six, nine and twelve. Make sure your plants are healthy and free from pesticides. Gather your flowers and herbs in a basket or something else handy and open. If you place your plants in a plastic bag for instance, they will become hot and dilute their healing properties. Also if you dry plants that have been placed in a bag they will turn black. If a plant other than a weed suddenly grows in your garden, take note of it. Things happen for a reason and it may be that you or someone you know is in need of the healing qualities of the plant. It could just be that your garden is in need of healing as well. Also, jade is good for gardening as is anything green. I sometimes note feathers that have been dropped near a plant and I feel inclined for some reason to pick up the feather and place it in the dirt in front of the plant. I don`t know why. Healing Teas and Salves Flowers and herbs should never be consumed before knowing if they are edible! Some plants are poisonous. Tisanes (herbal teas) - two teaspoonful of fresh herb per cup of water which includes flowers and leaves, roots, bark,seed, infuse for twenty minutes. Strain and store. Fresh herbs are always the best . If making a rose tea or rose hip tea, use two cups of fresh rose parts. The longer the flower is steeped , the stronger the tea will be. Take the herbal teas, 1/4 of a cup four times a day. Some herbs cannot be consumed as much. I know that mint can be heavy on the kidneys and therefore I won`t consume it more than once a day. Children take 1/8 of a cup and infants can receive the herbs through mother`s milk. Salves - simmer fresh herbs in olive oil. In another pot melt 4 tablespoons of beeswax per cup of oil. Simmer herbs in oil for 20 minutes. When the oil and the wax are the same temperature, then pour together and store in jars. To prevent mold use tincture of benzoin, about 1 ounce per quart. A small list of common healing flowers Tulip- Known as the 'turban flower by the Persians(Iranians). Recognized for love, harmony and beauty. Lavender- The herb dedicated to Hecate, the goddess of witches and sorcerers.(My favorite herb. I used to gather a bunch, tie them and hang them upside down in places all over the house). Lavender has soothing and restorative properties(I use lavender aromatherapy when I have headaches or feel under stress). Lavender is also used for protection and purification. I use lavender incense when performing spells to release or rid for meditation. healing: use to rid coughs, headaches caused from stress and nerves, a gentle antidepressant, soothes nerves and stress. Also if used as a mouthwash it will improve gums and cure halitosis. Lily- recognized for purity and fiat lux. This flower is associated with the number six, being a 6 pointed star. This flower is recognized for aiding suffering souls, those that suffered at the hands of humanity. Lily Of The Valley- An old fashioned name for this flower is Liriconfancy. It is associated with death and the soul. healing: reduces high blood pressure. It is used to treat heart failure, congestive of the heart and breathing problems. Nasturtium- This flower has properties of the sun. healing: the oil is used as an antibiotic nonmalignant moulds and bacteria. The leaves are eaten(a couple)to disinfect the mouth and throat. It is said that this flower can improve sight. If can cure emphysema if it is used in conjunction with butterbar. Meadowsweet- Loved by Queen Elizabeth I. She always kept meadowsweet on her floors. healing: soothes an upset stomach, for diarrhea. Reduces fever, high blood pressure and disorders of the blood. Cowslip- healing: soothes nervous exhaustion, helps with sleeplessness. It is used in some night creams because it has properties to reduce wrinkles. Oxlip- a cousin of the cowslip is a soporific plant. It gives visions. Passion Flower- It remains open for three days and it is associated with the number five. healing: treats chronic insomnia, neuralgia, shingles, asthma. It is given to patients with Parkinson`s disease and people suffering from seizures and hysteria because it is an antispasmodic. Pansy - healing - has anti-convulsive and sedative properties. Given as a sedative for insomnia and for treatment of vomiting. spells - used for love potions though I have never made one myself. Poppy - my third favorite besides the rose and the lavender. Poppy is the flower of sleep and forgetfulness. It is now a token of remembrance and is the official flower for remembrance Day. healing - the seeds of the poppy are narcotic and opium is made from it. A tisane is made to cure inflamed chests and throats and asthma and in general respiratory disorders. This post was modified from its original form on 22 May, 10:30 [ send green star] [ accepted]
Willow W.	Healing flowers, teas and herbs (continued) May 22, 2009 10:31 AM Rose - It is said that the rose is formed from a calyx of five sepals. Five as we know is the number of humanity and the shape of the pentagram and if we were to stand with our arms raised out from our body and our legs far apart we would also form a five pointed figure. It is said that the rose is a living sigil for humanity and a living being. The rose throughout history has been depicted as a magickal symbol for royalty, the Madonna figure, associations with "good" occult phenomenon, anything associated with religion and mysticism. healing: the rose is a panacea and can treat stomach disorders, kidney and bladder disease, gallbladder, exhaustion,, skin problems and more. It is said that if you cannot find an herb to treat your disorder then try the rose. spells - use rose petals to decorate your alter when performing a love or friendship spell Some rose species with higher concentrations of healing properties : Dog Rose, French Rose, Provence Rose,Cherokee Rose, China Rose, Japanese Rose, Damask Rose, Eglantine Rose Rose Hip -Has the most medicinal value of the Rose. Rose hips are very high in Vitamin C. Rose hips also contain A, B, E, and K, organic acids and pectin. Snowdrop- The fairy maid of February. healing: an ointment is made from this flower in a caster base to treat frostbite and rough skin. Rosemary- healing: heals digestive problems and menstrual cramps. It is also used in some lotions and creams for its anti wrinkle properties. It is good for the skin, hair and scalp. Primrose - healing - insomnia, stress, eases the pain of rheumatism and arthritis Marigold - I always have marigold in my garden and use them in salads healing - a cleansing plant. Tea made from marigolds are used to treat cancer. Heals ulcers of the stomach and open sores on the skin. Heather - spell - Used for solitary healing work. Heather, along with Misletoe, create a powerful healing medicine in both spiritual and physical aspects. It is even being used today in some forms of alternative medicines as a treatment for cancer. Violet - healing - has dissolving properties. It is good for eliminating gall and bladder stones. [ send green star] [ accepted]