Common Herbs/Plants
and Some Possible Uses

I would like to preface this sections with a fairly general announcement about the following herbs, plants, spices, etc. This is only a guide! Depending on what culture or folklore you use, you may find completely different correspondences to any and all of these herbs! In fact, as I tried to cross-reference from different sources, I found widely differing correspondences for most of them. So what's a witch to do? I say go with your instinct. If that amulet bag seems to need a pinch of a certain something, listen to that inner voice. (Exception - anything you are going to eat needs to be checked and double checked. You don't want to get sick or poison your family and friends because you just felt like adding that untested, untried and unresearched plant.)

This list is most definitely remedial and doesn't cover many exotics. In fact, this list covers most easy to get and to grow plants found in the garden. Oh, a few more exotic things are listed, but they are most definitely the exception, not the rule. The great thing is, with very little time and money, you can have a fairly comprehensive home herb garden. If you are really interested in exotics or less well-known plants, then I strongly suggest purchasing a couple of the books listed in the herbal reference section of our library. You will easily be able to look up just about anything you want to know about plants - be they in your garden or you kitchen cupboard! Maybe at some point this list will be expanded, but I suggest getting the books instead of waiting on us!

Plants in the Garden

Growing Your Own

Plant seeds and seedlings according to the given directions. Also, make absolutely sure that the plants you are planning to consume are safe varieties. Be sure to know which parts of the plant are edible! (Some parts can be edible while other parts deadly!) Getting seeds and plants from reputable companies can save you lots of time in research.

Key

Element
E(arth), A(ir), F(ire), W(ater)

Gender
M(asculine)/F(eminine)

Properties
Pr(otection), Pu(ification), L(ove), H(ealing), Ps(ychic),
F(ertility), M(oney), Ha(ppiness), Pe(ace)

From the Indoor or Moveable Garden

Strictly from the Kitchen Cabinet
(all edible!)