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Scientific Name: Verbena officinalis
A.K.A.: Herb-of-the-cross, Ma Bian Cao, Pigeon's Grass, Verbena
Medicinal properties:
Vervain affects the parasympathetic nervous system and has a stimulant action on the uterus. Vervain is
bitter and stimulates the digestion, causing vomiting at high doses. The constituent verbenalin, a mild
purgative, may be responsible.
It is used as a tonic for the digestion, as it improves the absorption of food. It is prized as a restorative
for the nervous system and is especially helpful for nervous tension. Vervain is thought to have a mild
antidepressant action, and is used specifically to treat anxiety and the nervous exhaustion that follow
long-term stress.
By aiding the digestion and restoring the nervous system, Vervain is an ideal tonic for people recovering
from chronic illness. Vervain alleviates headaches and in Chinese herbal medicine it is used for migraine
connected with the menstrual cycle.
Vervain is given for jaundice, gallstones, asthma, insomnia, premenstrual tension, and fevers (especially
for the onset of flu). Vervain also helps labor contractions and increases breast-milk production.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: Earth
Deities: Cerridwen, Mars, Venus, Aradia, Jupiter, Thor, Juno
The Witches Herb. Love, Protection, Purification, Peace, Money, Youth, Chastity, Sleep. Healing.
Empowers any magick, especially love spells. Enhances the dreaming process and is recommended for
dream quests. Used to consecrate and empower any ritual tools. Protects from negative emotions and
depression. Used in house and home blessings.
Turns back negativity. In love spells: add to recipes to attract mates, find true love, achieve sexual
fulfilment, work sexual magick, an for bringing extra bliss on the wedding night. The herb of poets,
singers, and bards. Inspires artistry. Instills a love of learning. Best when gathered at Midsummer.
A.K.A.: Herb-of-the-cross, Ma Bian Cao, Pigeon's Grass, Verbena
Medicinal properties:
Vervain affects the parasympathetic nervous system and has a stimulant action on the uterus. Vervain is
bitter and stimulates the digestion, causing vomiting at high doses. The constituent verbenalin, a mild
purgative, may be responsible.
It is used as a tonic for the digestion, as it improves the absorption of food. It is prized as a restorative
for the nervous system and is especially helpful for nervous tension. Vervain is thought to have a mild
antidepressant action, and is used specifically to treat anxiety and the nervous exhaustion that follow
long-term stress.
By aiding the digestion and restoring the nervous system, Vervain is an ideal tonic for people recovering
from chronic illness. Vervain alleviates headaches and in Chinese herbal medicine it is used for migraine
connected with the menstrual cycle.
Vervain is given for jaundice, gallstones, asthma, insomnia, premenstrual tension, and fevers (especially
for the onset of flu). Vervain also helps labor contractions and increases breast-milk production.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: Earth
Deities: Cerridwen, Mars, Venus, Aradia, Jupiter, Thor, Juno
The Witches Herb. Love, Protection, Purification, Peace, Money, Youth, Chastity, Sleep. Healing.
Empowers any magick, especially love spells. Enhances the dreaming process and is recommended for
dream quests. Used to consecrate and empower any ritual tools. Protects from negative emotions and
depression. Used in house and home blessings.
Turns back negativity. In love spells: add to recipes to attract mates, find true love, achieve sexual
fulfilment, work sexual magick, an for bringing extra bliss on the wedding night. The herb of poets,
singers, and bards. Inspires artistry. Instills a love of learning. Best when gathered at Midsummer.
because not everything can be learned in a book
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