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Essential Oils - 19 Magical Plants to Ward Off Evil
Some plants have long been associated with magical or clairvoyant powers and have been used as spells against evil. Anyone who has read the Harry Potter novels can attest to the novel's parade of strange plant combinations for magical purposes. But in real life, certain plants have a history with magic. Rosemary is one such plant. In Europe, a sprig of rosemary under the pillow was said to prevent nightmares. A branch over the door was believed to ward off witches. European medieval history is full of stories about warding off evil spirits and witches. Paranoia based on ignorance and fueled by religious fervor existed...
Essential Oils - 19 Magical Plants to Ward Off Evil
Some plants have long been associated with magical or clairvoyant powers and have been used as spells against evil.
Anyone who has read the Harry Potter novels can attest to the novel's parade of strange plant combinations for magical purposes. But in real life, certain plants have a history with magic.rosemaryis one such plant. In Europe, a sprig of rosemary under the pillow was said to prevent nightmares. A branch over the door was believed to ward off witches. European medieval history is full of stories about warding off evil spirits and witches. Paranoia, based on ignorance and fueled by religious fervor, existed throughout the Middle Ages.
Here are some other examples of“magical plants”:
cedarOil used in ritual cleansing after touching something “unclean.”
German chamomilewas considered a sacred herb by the Egyptians, Moors and Saxons.
The Romans worshipedClary sageas Herba Sacra or “holy herb” because of its euphoric properties.
fennelwas thought to ward off evil spirits and spells cast by witches. They hung fennel branches over the doors to ward off evil.
Galbanumwas considered spiritually uplifting.
hyssopwas used to protect against plague and drive away evil spirits.
juniperwas used in the Middle Ages to ward off witches.
marjoramwas considered a funerary herb to bring spiritual peace to the deceased.
Melissa or lemon balmwas considered the "elixir of life" and was used for nervous discord and ailments dealing with the heart or emotional anxiety, melancholy and to strengthen and revive the spirit of life.
mugwortin the Middle Ages it was associated with superstition and witchcraft and was used as a protective charm against evil and danger.
myrrhis one of the oldest spiritual oils known to elevate the spirit to the gods.
myrtlewas considered a sign of immortality and used in religious ceremonies.
Palo Santowas known to the people of Latin America as a spiritual oil to purify and cleanse the air of negative energies.
sagewas used by indigenous people to cleanse the aura of negativity.
sandalwoodConsidered one of the oldest oils known for its spiritual properties and support in prayer and meditation. It is also considered an aphrodisiac.
Spikenardwas considered one of the holy chrisms for the anointing of monarchs and high initiates into the mystery schools.
The Lakota Indians usedBlack spruceto strengthen their ability to communicate with the Great Spirit. They believed that spruce possessed the frequency of prosperity.
thymewas associated with “courage”. Roman soldiers bathed in thyme before going into battle, and in the Middle Ages thyme sprigs were woven into the shawls of knights heading off on the Crusades - again to boost courage.
In middle age,yarrowwas "cut with a black-handled knife in the moonlight, repeating mystical words. It was then brought home, put in the right stocking and placed under the pillow" so that young Highland girls could dream of their true love!