One Thousand Magical Herbs And Fungi

written by Emily

Herbology Textbook, Written by Aylarah Scale, Tarma Black, Rorey Padfoot, Adeliene Cromwell, Kim Alting, and Bianca Delacroix Whether for use in potions, cooking, CHARMS or decoration, herbs and fungi play a vital role in our lives. A simple sprig of a herb or fungus that was not meant to be included could turn a purifying potion into a poison, and herbs used for decoration can in fact influence your life with their magical properties, whether by bringing luck or maintaining health. In this book are listed one thousand of the most common magical herbs and fungi, their properties and some common uses. Aiming to be helpful to both brewer and baker, I hope that this is a book that you will come to cherish and keep as an everyday aid.

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05/31/21

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Fifty Herbs You Should Have Heard Of (But Probably Haven'T)

Chapter 2

Here is a list of 50 Herbs that you should have heard of, but probably haven't. These herbs are not as popular as the ones previously listed - not because they are not effective but because fashions in herbs change just like fashions in clothing changes. What is 'in' today is 'old' tomorrow. But just as fashions come around again, so do the use of certain herbs. 

Because they are not as well known as the previously listed herbs, the Muggle Latin name is also included for ease of research.

Aconite, Aconitum anthora: This is not the poisonous Aconite growing in fields but is a medicinal one. It is also called Anthora, the Wholesome Aconite, or Wholesome Wolfsbane. In medieval times a decoction of the root was used to wash the parts bitten by venomous creatures.

Amaranthus, Amaranthus hybridus: This plant has a multitude of other names: Flower-gentle, Flower-velure, Floramor, Velvet-flower, Prince's Feather, and Love Lies Bleeding. It is classified as an astringent.

Angelica, Angelica archangelica: It's said to resist poisons and comfort the heart, blood and spirits. It is widely used as an anti-dyspeptic and for flatulence.

Asparagus, Asparagus officinalis and sativus: This is a plant most commonly used as a common vegetable but has been used for centuries to help with rheumatism and edema. It's a diuretic and will clear sediment from the bladder. It also has laxative properties.

Borage, Borago officinalis: What would the 'stirrup-cup' be without the pretty borage flowers sitting in it? While used as a salad herb, borage also has other uses. Borage is renowned for being able to restore courage. It is usually classified as a diuretic and used for colds, fevers and lung complaints.

Burnet, Sanguisorba minor: Burnet is also called Meadow Pimpernel, Sanguisorbia and Solbegrella, as well as Salad Burnet. It is used as a diuretic and also as an astringent.

Carduus Benedictus, Cnicus benedictus: Also known as Blessed Thistle or Holy Thistle, this annual plant is an extremely important medicinal herb. It's mainly used as a tonic but also promotes sweating so is useful in fevers.

Chives, Allium schoenoprasum: A lovely little plant which belongs to the Onion family, Chives is useful for culinary purposes. It has reputedly been used to keep vampires away.

Cleavers, Galium aparine: Cleavers is also known as Goose-Grass, Catchweed, and Bedstraw. It is a soothing and relaxing diuretic. It also has wonderful uses when dried, such as being stuffed into mattresses to help prevent nightmares from entering the room.

Comfrey, Symphytum officinale: Also known as BoneKnit or KnitBone, this wonderful herb helps to heal the most terrible of wounds, as well as hasten the healing of broken bones. It is a valuable demulcent and healing herb.

Dill, Anethum graveolena: Dill is an extremely easy plant to grow. It usually reaches between two to four feet tall and had blue-green feathery leaves and small yellow flowers which are arranged in clusters called umbels. The best light to use while growing this herb is sunlight.

Elecampane: This herb can help attract love when worn. You could also sew some of the leaves and flowers in a cloth (preferably pink in color) to make a sachet. You can then carry it for protection. When smoldered on charcoal, Elecampane helps with psychic powers, especially when one is scrying. 

Eucalyptus: The main property of this plant is to help keep good health. It is helpful with relieving colds. To do this ring a green candle with the leaves and pods, then burn them to the socket. You could also hang a small twig or branch over the sick bed, if you are not allowed to light candles.

Figwort: If worn around your neck, this herb helps keep you healthy and can protect against any evil eyes that may be watching. It can also be smoked over a summer fire and hung in a wizard's home to produce protective powers.

Geranium:This plant can help clear the mind and body of bad spirits. It also stabilizes emotions and helps to calm the weary. 

Ginseng: What a wonderful plant with so many uses. Its roots can be carried o attract love and guard the carrier’s health. It can also draw in money and bring beauty to all who carry it. You can burn it to ward off evil spirits or drink the tea leaves as a powerful drink. It can also be substituted for mandrake. 

Grass: Yes, you read right. That green stuff you walk on daily has powers too. Grass is known to have psychic powers. Why do you think it feels so wonderful to lay in it and watch the clouds go by while daydreaming? It is powerful stuff.

Hawthorn: This is best known for its fertility powers. It is used highly in weddings especially in the spring time. Oddly enough if you carry some Hawthorn in a sachet while on a fishing trip it ensures you to have a good catch. 

Heliotrope: This herb is an important one when making invisibility potions. Your potion is doomed without Heliotrope. It can also be used to enhance dreams, healing, and wealth.

Honeysuckle: This plant helps balance the right and left brains. It strengthens the mind and its memory for things. It also strengthens the body and brings it flexibility. It can also help with headaches, sore throats, and even asthma. 

Horehound: This herb is good for both protection and clearing the mind. Drink an infusion of this herb and it will clear the mind for quick thinking. 

Irish Moss: This is carried and placed under different objects to increase ones luck. It could be carried while you are traveling to add safe travels and protection on your trip.

Jasmine: This herb is best known for giving luck in both wealth and love. It can also rejuvenate skin with massages. It also put off a beautiful fragrance.

Juniper: This herb is best used for protection. Many a wizards hang this on their doors for protection against dark magic. It can also guard against ghosts and sickness.

Lemongrass: If you plant this herb around your garden it will help repel snakes, so they can’t surprise you while you tend to your garden. 

Mint: This is an herb that can be over the top is overused. It can be used in potions dealing with love, money, travel, protection, or healing. Used at the proper amount can be fine, but over dosing can easily happen and will have bad results. Consider yourself warned.

Mullein: Protects you while you are hiking. Wearing this herb will keep beasts away from you. It can also be used in potions to help banish demons and negativity.

Olive: This is a must have ingredient for love potions. Be aware when a love potions calls for olive - you must be prepared to marry the person you are using it on. The olive inspires security in love and family.

Pennyroyal: This is another herb used for protection. It causes a shield and repels negativity. It will calm the mind and nerves as well. This herb should not be consumed by someone who is pregnant.

Pine: To no shock, this herb promotes cleanliness. It can also inspire enthusiastic feelings and positive thoughts. It is best known for bringing harmony to a home. Its scent can be used in curing colds or even bronchitis. 

Plantain: Plantain can be used in certain potions to help them taste better as it helps soothe inflamed throats and bronchial passages. Plantain can also be found in cleaning potions.

Pomegranate: Usually juiced or ground up to be used in strengthening solutions.

Psyllium: Psyllium is used to help thicken potions as well as helping in potions for the blood.

Red clover: Red clover is a type of herb to help loosen up the respiratory system. It can be used to help breathe underwater but not for long periods of time. 
Red Raspberry Leaves: This herb can be used to help protect the baby during a pregnancy as well as relieve muscle pains. It can also be an alternative form of calcium intake. 
Rehmannia: Rehumannia is a type of flowering plant. It is commonly used in memory potions, especially potions used to recall memories long forgotten. 

Reishi: This is a very rare Asian herb. This is an herb added to either one of the strongest strengthening potions or one of the strongest memory potions created. 

Salad Burnet: This herb is used in blood potions (such as blood replenishing potions or tourniquet potions. 

Skullcap: This herb has a tranquilizing effect on the nervous system, and can be combined with St. John's-wort to make calming draughts. 

Slippery Elm: This herb can be used while working in the garden to ward off insects and pests. Can be combined with red raspberry leaves to make a creme to treat burns and scalds. 

Sneezewort: A type of yarrow, in which the leaves are to cause sneezing if powdered. Involved in the inflaming of the brain, and used in confusing and befuddlement draughts. 

St. John's-wort: This is one of the main ingredients in anti-anxiety potions, relaxing potions, as well as draught of peace because it increases melatonin in the body.

Tea Tree: Tea tree is used in hair thickening or hair raising potions. However, it should not be used in potions that are drank as even in small portions it can be fatal.
Turmeric: Similar to ginger. It is used in love potions and is one of the main ingredients in an anti-aging potion, as it helps prevent skin from aging. 
Valerian: Used in sleeping potions. Valerian is especially effective if combined with St. John's wort or lemon balm. It is responsible for blocking the groggy feeling. Also used in Draught of Living Death

Vitex: Used in aging potions. It is responsible for beard growth and hair turning white.

White Willow: This herb is used in numbing potions, especially the potions for numbing against the unforgivable curses. 

Wormwood: Used in Draught of Living Death. Said to also give the drinker psychic abilities (although this hasn't been proven.)

Yarrow: Used in hate potions, or to relieve pain in joints (when mixed with St. John's-wort.)

Zedoary: This herb is used in both potions that purify blood (potions that help get rid of venomous bites or stings) and skele-gro.
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