Many children and adults have taken part in searching for “lucky” four-leaf clovers. The lore of such luck probably stems from all of the benefits it provides to plants, animals, and people. This Th-HERBS-day we honor red clover (Trifolium pratense). It is a member of the bean (Fabaceae) family which contains about 240 varieties of […]
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Horehound, is probably not the name you would think of for a highly respected plant in herbalism. However, this mighty green spirit has some power behind its name and it’s definitely not derived from promiscuous hounds. This Th-HERBS-day we honor horehound (Marrubium vulgare). It is a member of the mint (Labiatae) family and has been
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When you’re feeling stuck or need to rebuild burned bridges, there’s one herbal spirit that can pave the way! This Th-HERBS-day we honor fennel (Foeniculum vulgare). It is a member of the carrot (Apiaceae) family and has been used as far back as the early Greek civilizations. Ever take a bite of bratwurst or sausage
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Sometimes practicing your craft can get pretty heavy and may even drain your energy. When you feel that your vibes are low or that you’re enduring psychic attacks-peppermint is THE herb to turn to. This Th-HERBS-day, we honor peppermint, (Mentha piperita). It’s a member of the mint (Labiatae) family and is a classic herbal ally
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Lemongrass isn’t praised enough for its power to assist in psychic communication. If you’re in the middle of a kundalini awakening and need a little help with clarity-this grassy spirit can save the day! This Th-HERBS-day, we honor lemongrass, (Cymbopogon citratus). It’s a member of the grass (Poaceae) family and naturally grows in tropical regions
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Lavender is hands down the king of herbal gardening and green witchery. His powers are also EXTREMELY potent-especially when paired with Sun and Mars-ruled plants in your craft. This Th-HERBS-day, we honor lavender, (Lavandula officinal). It’s a mint (Labiatae) family member and ranges from England and the Mediterranean to Africa and India. This herb might
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For a plant that isn’t typically known for its beauty, you probably wouldn’t expect lemon verbena to be quite the charmer. This Th-HERBS-day, we honor lemon verbena, (Aloysia triphylla). It’s a member of the vervain (Verbenaceae) family and native to Chile and Argentina. You may hardly notice it in nature, but its strong sweet lemon
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