B ~ Herbs

Balm of Gilead (Populus Candicans)


• Alternative Names: Mecca Balsam
• Planet: Saturn
• Parts Used: Buds
• Powers: Protection, Intelligence, & Manifestations
• Uses: Carry in a sachet to help heal a broken heart. Burn as incense to induce spirit manifestations. Can also be carried in a sachet for protection.

Basil (Ocimum Basilicum)


• Alternative Names: American Dittany, Alabahaca, St. Joseph's Wort, Witch's Herb
• Planet: Mars
• Element: Fire
• Deities: Krishna, Vishnu
• Parts Used: Herb
• Powers: Protection, Love, Exorcism, Purification, Prosperity
• Uses: Used in incenses and sachets. Add to purification baths.

Bay (Laurus Nobilis)


• Alternative Names: Bay Laurel, Indian Bay
• Planet: Sun
• Element: Fire
• Deities: Apollo, Ceres, Cerridwen
• Parts Used: Leaves
• Powers: Visions, Protection, Purification
• Uses: Burned to produce visions. Worn for protection against negative energy. Burned and used in baths for purification. Place in a sachet under your pillow to produce psychic dreams.

Benzoin (Styrax Benzoin)


• Alternative Names: Benjamen, Gum Benzoin
• Planet: Sun
• Element: Air
• Parts Used: Gum
• Powers: Purification & Intellect
• Uses: Burn as incense for success in business ventures. Use in clearing rituals.

Betony (stachys Officinalis)


• Alternative Names: Bishopwort, Lausewort, Wood Betony, Purple Betony
• Planet: Jupiter
• Element: Fire
• Parts Used: Herb
• Powers: Protection, Purification
• Uses: Use in incenses. Burned in fires at Midsummer Solstice. Keep in a sachet underneath your pillow to ward off nightmares.

Bistort (Polygonum Bistorta)


• Alternative Names: Patience Dock, Sweet Dock, Red Legs, Dragonwort, Snakeweed
• Planet: Saturn
• Element: Earth
• Parts Used: Herb
• Powers: Fertility & Clairvoyance
• Uses: Carry in a sachet while trying to get pregnant. Burn as incense in divination rituals.

Broom (Cytisus Scoparius)


• Alternative Names: Genista, Banal, Link
• Planet: Mars
• Element: Air
• Parts Used: Herb
• Powers: Protection, Purification
• Uses: When performing magic or rituals outside use to sweep off your working area. Use as incense in purification rituals and hang the herb above your altar for protection. Burn outdoors to calm the wind.

Bryony (Bryonia Alba)


• Alternative Names: Ladies' Seal, Wild Vine, Wild Hops
• Planet: Mars
• Element: Earth
• Parts Used: Roots
• Powers: Prosperity, Protection
• Uses: Can be used in subsitution for Mandrake Root. Set a piece of bryony on some money (bills or coins) to increase wealth.

Burdock (Acrtium Lappa)


• Alternative Names: Bardana, Personata, Clotburr
• Planet: Venus
• Element: Water
• Parts Used: Herb
• Powers: Protection, Purification
• Uses: Hang around the house to keep negativity at bay. Used in in protection satchets.