Green Witchcraft: Guide to Wiccan Herbalism (Part Two)

Using herbs and plants with the Wicca religion is generally viewed as what is called "Green Witchcraft". Wiccans who primarily use herbs are also termed "Green Witches".

Herbs typically have an "essence". It is this essence, combined with the belief of the person, will radiate throughout the herb's use. Fresh herbs from a garden are best, if you are collecting fresh herbs from the garden then make sure you harvest in the morning on a sunny and clear day. This way you are harvesting the herbs when they have the highest concentration of the oils that will give them their flavour. You can freeze them or dry them to store them longer out of the garden. You can use these in a variety of ways such as sachets, food preparation, and incense. Below are several different plants and herbs that are used in green witchcraft.

Adder's Tongue
(Erythronium americanum) A.k.a. Dog-tooth violet, Rattlesnake violet, Snakeleaf, and Yellow snowdrop
Indigenous to - North America
Sacred to - Diana, Luna, Persophone
Common Uses - Skin conditions
Zodiac correspondences - Moon, Cancer

Alder
(Alnus gultinosa) A.k.a. Black Alder, European alder, and Owler
Indigenous to - Europe, Asia, North Africa
(Alnus rubra) A.k.a. Red alder, Oregon alder
Indigenous to - North California, North to Alaska
(Alnus serrulata) A.k.a. Smooth alder, Hazel alder
Indigenous to - Nova Scotia, all south US to Virginia, The Great Lakes, Louisiana, and Florida
Sacred to - Astarte Bran, sacred tree of Bruins
Common uses - Used dried and powdered, or infusions, for astringent purposes, and a sore throat gargle

Almond
(Prunus amygdalus) A.k.a. Greek nuts, or Maiden tears
Indigenous to - Mediterranean
Sacred to - Kerridwen, Jupiter, Thoth, Psyche, Demeter
Comnmon uses - high protein food, used in non-dairy "milk"

Allspice
(Pimenta officialnalis) A.k.a. Clove Pepper
Indigenous to - South and Central America, Islands of Central America
Sacred to - Uranus
Common uses - A spice, a warming tea, or for gas
Zodiac correspondences - Uranus