http://herbal.blogdrive.com/ Herbal Tue, 08 Nov 2005 16:00:02 PST http://www.blogdrive.com Copyright 2005. http://herbal.blogdrive.com/archive/13.html Tue, 08 Nov 2005 23:58:58 GMT African Violet-Used as a protection amulet and to promote spirituality in the home. Allspice-Burned as an incense to attract money or luck. It is also used to promote healing. Aloe-Used for protection against evil influences and prevents household accidents. Angelica- Sprinkle around the house to ward off evil. Added to the bath, it removes curses or spells that may have been cast against you. Anise-The leaves are used for protection. The seeds are burned as a meditation incense. Filling a small pillowcase with anise seeds and sleeping on it will ensure that you have no... (more) http://herbal.blogdrive.com/archive/12.html Fri, 04 Nov 2005 21:29:47 GMT An Herbal is a collection of information on herbs and their uses. In the context of a Grimoire, an Herbal also contains information about how to harvest and prepare herbs for use in rituals and recipes as well as lists their magical properties. This Herbal will be updated periodically as new and more comprehensive information is gathered. http://herbal.blogdrive.com/archive/11.html Fri, 04 Nov 2005 19:46:04 GMT Alfalfa - "Father of Herbs," leaves have 8 essential amino acids & more vitamin C than 4 times that in orange juice; vitamin K (great for morning sickness); beta carotene; vitamin E; LOTS of calcium; is the basis of liquid chlorophyll; as close to hemoglobin as anything possible; blood cleanser; vitamin B-12 (calms nerves); diuretic; natural flouride source; used in treatment of cancer, breath and body odor, liver ailments; source of liquid chlorophyll - (chlorophyll is also good to flush out radiation from X-rays and chemotherapy, as well as bad stuff from antibiotics). Barley Juice... (more) http://herbal.blogdrive.com/archive/10.html Fri, 04 Nov 2005 19:32:28 GMT Store dried herbs in small airtight containers away from the light. Zip closure plastic bags, colored bailing wire jars, glass jars with screw lids and ceramic crocks can be used for storage. Label and date each container. Store herbs in a cool, dry, dark place (away from sunlight). Dried herbs keep for years but for best results use within a year. Most herbs will diminish in flavor with age and a larger amount will be needed to achieve the desired potency and effect. To release the full aroma and potency, crush whole herb leaves or use a mortar and pestle to grind, just before adding to... (more) http://herbal.blogdrive.com/archive/9.html Fri, 04 Nov 2005 19:31:40 GMT For retaining highest potency, aroma and quality, air drying or room drying is the easiest, most inexpensive method for preserving herbs. Moisture evaporates slowly and naturally during air drying, leaving the precious herb oils behind. Dehydrators are useful if you are drying large quantities of herbs or high moisture herbs such as basil. Use a microwave oven as a last resort for drying as microwaves literally cook the herbs producing very poor quality. Sturdy herbs are best suited for air-drying---herbs such as sage, thyme, summer savory, dill, bay leaves, oregano, rosemary and marjoram. ... (more) http://herbal.blogdrive.com/archive/8.html Fri, 04 Nov 2005 19:29:08 GMT The best time to cut herbs for drying is just before they flower. This is when the leaves have the most oil, which is what gives herbs aroma and flavor. Different varieties of herbs flower at different times of the season, so look for buds or newly opened flowers as your clue for harvesting. But, if your herbs have already flowered, they can still be harvested and dried. Cut herbs in mid-morning when the leaves are dry but before the hot midday sun. http://herbal.blogdrive.com/archive/7.html Fri, 04 Nov 2005 18:43:01 GMT Wahoo Hex breaking, Courage, Success Walnut Health, Mental Powers, Fertility, Wishes Wax plant Protection Wheat Fertility, Money White Sage Purifying, Centering, Attuning to the spirit world, Consecration, Clear negativity Wild Cherry Bark Love, Romance, Seduction, Compassion Willow Love, Divination, Protection, Healing Wintergreen Protection, Healing, Hex breaking Winters Bark Success Witch Grass Happiness, Lust, Love, Exorcism Witch Hazel Protection, Chastity Wolfs Bane Protection,... (more) http://herbal.blogdrive.com/archive/6.html Fri, 04 Nov 2005 18:42:29 GMT Saffron Love, Healing, Wind Raising, Lust, Strength, Psychic Powers. Sage Immortality, Longevity, Wisdom, Protection, Wishes, Animal guides, Immortality, Purification, Money, Healing Sagebrush Purification, Exorcism St. Johns Wort Health, Power,Protection,Strength, Love, Divination, Happiness, Exorcism, Courage Sandalwood Protection, Healing, Exorcism, Spirituality, Wishes. Purification Sarsaparilla Love, Money Sassafras Health, Money Savory/Summer Mental powers Scullcap Love, Fidelity, Peace, Relaxation Sea salt... (more) http://herbal.blogdrive.com/archive/5.html Fri, 04 Nov 2005 18:41:17 GMT Narcissus Peace and harmony, love, fertility, luck Nettle Protection, Healing, Lust, Exorcism, Spell-Breaking, Confidence Norfolk Island Pine Protection, anti hunger Nutmeg Fidelity, luck, money, health, psychic abilities, visions, scrying, protection, hex breaking Nuts Fertility,prosperity, love, luck Oak Protection, Health, Money, Healing, Potency, Fertility, Luck Oak Moss Money drawing Oats Money Olive Healing, Peace, Fertility, Potency, Protection, Lust Onion Protection,Exorcism, Healing, Money, Prophetic... (more) http://herbal.blogdrive.com/archive/4.html Fri, 04 Nov 2005 18:40:05 GMT Indian Paint Brush Love Iris Purification, Wisdom Irish Moss Money, Luck, Protection Ivy Protection, Healing Jasmine Flowers Love, Prophetic dreams, Money, Sleep, Love, Healing, Health, Meditation, Divination Jobs Tears Healing, Wishes, Luck Joe-pye Weed Love, Respect John the Conqueror Money, love, happiness, hex-breaking, protection Juniper Berries Protection, health, increases psychic powers, antitheft, love, exorcism, protection Kava-Kave Visions, Protection, Luck Knotweed Binding,... (more)