Here in our virtual garden, we will trade herbal spells and knowledge. We will learn how Herbs are utilized in Magickal practice, healing, cosmetics, cooking, oils, incense, aromatherapy,and crafts as well as Divination methods by herbs, trees and flowers. Floromancy; the meanings of trees, plants and flowers will also be featured. All postings should have herbs as a part of the spell, crafts, recipe etc. Any article that you do not have credit for, please label ~source unknown~. NO Flames, Way off topic subjects, Politics, Spam, or Promoting Your Own or Someone Else's Business or List for Personal Gain will be Allowed!
Chandralyn; list owner
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I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxslips and the nodding violet grows, Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbane,With sweet musk roses and with eglantine.

William Shakespeare

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~CHERRY~

Also known as Black Cherry, Wild Cherry or Chokecherry (P. virginiana). Chokecherry bark tea is used to clear the throats of singers and public speakers, the powdered berries were once used to improve the appetite. If you've never tried chokecherry jelly, you've missed a real treat. CAUTION:The stone is poisonous.

Parts Used: Fruit, bark and wood

Magical Uses:

Cherry juice is used as a substitute for blood in old recipes. The cherry has long been used to stimulate and attract love. A Japanese spell to attract love is simple; tie a single strand of your hair to a blossoming cherry tree. A Druid sacred tree. Chips of the wood or bark were burned at Celtic festivals. Burn the wood to attract spirits of the dead to send messages.The blossoms bring honesty