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.

Last Updated

05/31/21

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Thirty Herbs For Basic Healing

Chapter 3

The following chapter list thirty herbs for basic healing. These herbs can be used for other potions or food, but their main purpose is in healing potions. 

Astragalus: Astragalus membranaceus. Also called Goat's horn, Green Dragon, Yellow Emperor. Use roots in potions to help the respiratory system. Can help reduce sweating. 

Blueberry:Vaccinium myrtillus. Use leaves (dried) or the actual berry. 

Cajeput:Melaleuca leucadendron. Also called Weeping Paper Bark. Use essential oil. Used to treat bronchitis, gastric infections and roundworms. The oil has pain killing properties.

Dandelion:Taraxacum officinale. Use leaves and roots. Roots can be used to get rid of caffeine dependency. Used in potions to treat liver, kidney, and gallbladder issues. 

Echinacea: Also known as Red Sunflower, Echinacea's roots are used in potions to help prevent infections and to boost the immune system.

False Unicorn:Chamaelirium luteum. Also called Fairywand, or Star root. Use the dried rhizome (a horizontal stem of a plant that is usually found underground) and roots. Used for heart and circulation. Also for diseases in liver.

Fenugreek: Foenum graecum. Also called Greek Hay. Use seeds in potions. Used in birthing potions, or in potions to get rid of boils. 

Ginkgo Biloba: Use leaves. Helps increase blood flow to the brain. Often used in potions to fight anxiety.

Hydrangea: Hydrangea arborescens. Use the dried rhizome and root. The leaves can be used to contain water. Hydrangea can be used for potions for little babies.

Jaman: Syzygium cumini. Also known as Black Plum, Indian Blackberry. Use stems and leaves. Used in potions to help those with diabetes.

Kelp: Fucus vesiculosus. Also called Seawrack, Kelpware, and Sea Weed. Use the whole plant. Helps reduce swelling.

Lemon: Citrus limon. Use Fruit, juice, peel, essential oil. Help blood circulation, reduce minor fevers, and bronchial congestion.

Lime:Citrus aurantifolia. Use fruit, peel and essential oil. Used in potions for migraines, and in self cleaning potions. Can help with clotting. 

Mandarin:Citrus Reticulata. Use the fruit. Used in the treatment of dyspepsia, hernias, lumbago, pain and swelling. 

Mistletoe: Phoradendron flavenscens.  Use the leaves. Can help treat anxiety and when mixed with blackthorn helps with sleeping. Can be used to help with dizzy spells.

Mugwort:Artemisia vulgaris. Also called St. John's Plant, and Felon Herb. Use leaves and roots only. Used for simple colds and sore throats. 

Nutmeg:Myristica Fragans. Also known as Black Caraway, Flower Seed. Use the seeds or oil. Good for nausea and vomiting. Can be used to treat toothaches.

Oak:Quercus Robur. Also called Tanner's Bark. Use bark or acorns. Used to help inflame the brain, or rubbed in the mouth, can help bleeding gums. 

Palmarosa:Cymbopogon Martinii. Also called Rosha, East Indian Geranium. Use the grass, fresh or dried or the oil. As oil, can be used to calm the mind and clear the muddled thoughts. 

Ragwart: Senecio jacobaea. Also known as Stinking Nanny, Staggerwort, and Stammerwort. Good for internal bruises and wounds and can be used in oral hygiene potions.

Safflower:Carthamus tintorius. Use the flowers. Good for spells that backfire and effect the skin (boils, rashes, etc.) 

Sassafras:Sassafras Officinale. Also known as Ague Tree, Cinnamon Wood. Use the bark root and oil. Used in potions for skin problems (excellent with Safflower) and in potions for sight.

Shiitake:Lentinula edodes. Also known as Black Mushroom and Hua Gu. Use the fruiting body. Used in some potions to treat serious diseases or in allergy potions.

Tansy: Tanacetum vulgare. Also known as Batchelor's Buttons, Bitter Buttons, and Hindheel. Used in potions for animals' health.

Uva Ursi:Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi. Also known as Bearberry. Use the leaves. Use in potions for inflammatory diseases. 

Verbena: Verbena officinailis. Also called Purvain, Wild Hyssop, or Vervain. Use the leaves and flowering heads. Used in potions for fevers, ulcers, and ophthalmia.

Wild Cherry:Prunus Serotina. Also called Virginia Prune Bark. Use the dried bark. Used in potions for coughs, bronchitis, and whopping cough. Can cause sluggishness after taking.

Ylang Ylang:Cananga Odorata. Also called Ilang-Ilang and Macassar Oil. Use the flowers and essential oil. Used often in potions during the time of the Black Plague, or to fight malaria. 

Yucca: Yucca Schidigera. Use the stalk and roots. Useful in potions to stop growth.

Yellow Gentian:Gentiana lutea. Also called Gentain and Felwort. Used in blood replenishing potions and potions for liver problems.

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