Throughout history, herbalism has been woven into the fabric of pagan practice, serving as both medicine and magic. From the sacred groves of the Druids to the apothecaries of medieval Europe, herbs have been treasured for their ability to heal the body, nourish the spirit, and connect practitioners to the natural cycles of the earth. In modern Wicca and other paths of neopaganism, these plants continue to hold a vital role in rituals, spellcraft, and spiritual alignment.
Each herb carries its own symbolism and energy, resonating with specific deities, planetary influences, or elements. Whether burned as incense, brewed into teas, or placed on an altar, these gifts of the green world serve as bridges between the physical and the spiritual. To work with herbs is to practice a living art, one that connects you to the wisdom of the earth and the ancient traditions of those who came before.
A
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Agrimony | Protection, sleep, truth |
| Alfalfa | Prosperity, anti-hunger, money |
| Allspice | Money, luck, healing |
| Aloe | Protection, luck |
| Althea (Marshmallow) | Protection, psychic powers |
| Amber | Healing, strength, protection |
| Anemone | Health, protection |
| Angelica | Protection, healing, visions |
| Anise | Protection, purification, youth |
| Apple | Love, healing, immortality |
| Apricot | Love |
| Arnica | Protection, healing |
| Arrowroot | Purification, healing |
| Artichoke | Love |
| Asafoetida | Exorcism, protection |
| Ash | Protection, prosperity, health |
| Aspen | Protection, overcoming fear |
| Avocado | Love, lust, beauty |
B
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Balm of Gilead | Love, protection, healing |
| Bamboo | Protection, luck |
| Barley | Love, healing, protection |
| Basil | Love, wealth, protection |
| Bay Laurel | Protection, healing, strength |
| Bayberry | Money, luck, healing |
| Bee Pollen | Energy, prosperity |
| Beech | Prosperity, wishes |
| Beet | Love, beauty |
| Belladonna | Protection, visions |
| Benzoin | Purification, prosperity |
| Betony | Protection, purification |
| Birch | Protection, purification |
| Bistort | Fertility, money |
| Black Cohosh | Love, courage, protection |
| Black Pepper | Banishing, protection |
| Blackberry | Healing, money, protection |
| Bladderwrack | Protection, sea spells, money |
| Bloodroot | Protection, love, purification |
| Blue Cohosh | Protection, love |
| Blue Vervain | Protection, peace, love |
| Blueberry | Protection, peace |
| Borage | Courage, psychic powers |
| Bracken | Healing, rain magic |
| Bramble | Protection, healing |
| Brazil Nut | Wealth, love |
| Broom | Purification, protection |
| Buckthorn | Protection, legal matters |
| Buckwheat | Money, protection |
| Burdock | Protection, healing |
| Butcher’s Broom | Protection, prosperity |
| Butternut | Divination, luck |
C
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Cabbage | Luck, prosperity |
| Cactus | Protection, chastity |
| Calamus | Healing, protection, luck |
| Calendula | Love, protection, legal matters |
| Camellia | Riches, love |
| Camphor | Chastity, health, divination |
| Candalabra Cactus | Protection |
| Candytuft | Purification, protection |
| Caraway | Protection, lust, health |
| Cardamom | Love, lust |
| Carob | Health, money |
| Carrot | Fertility, lust |
| Cascade Mint | Healing, purification |
| Cascara Sagrada | Legal matters, protection |
| Catnip | Love, beauty, happiness |
| Cayenne | Hex breaking, protection |
| Cedar | Protection, purification, healing |
| Celery | Mental powers, lust, psychic abilities |
| Chamomile | Money, sleep, love |
| Chicory | Luck, favors, release |
| Chili Pepper | Hex breaking, love |
| China Berry | Luck, protection |
| Chives | Protection, luck |
| Cinnamon | Spirituality, success, healing |
| Clover | Protection, money, love |
| Clover (Red) | Love, protection, money |
| Clover (White) | Purification, protection |
| Cloves | Protection, love, money |
| Coca | Energy, divination |
| Coconut | Purification, protection |
| Coffee | Alertness, energy |
| Coltsfoot | Love, peace, prosperity |
| Comfrey | Safety during travel, money |
| Coriander | Love, health, protection |
| Cotton | Luck, healing, protection |
| Cowslip | Love, healing, divination |
| Cranberry | Protection, healing, love |
| Cucumber | Chastity, healing, fertility |
| Cumin | Protection, fidelity, exorcism |
| Curry | Protection, strength |
| Cypress | Longevity, healing, comfort |
D
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Daffodil | Love, fertility, luck |
| Daisy | Love, luck |
| Dandelion | Divination, wishes, calling spirits |
| Dandelion Leaf | Healing, divination |
| Dandelion Root | Divination, spirit communication |
| Dill | Protection, money, lust |
| Dittany of Crete | Manifestation, astral projection |
| Dock | Healing, prosperity, protection |
| Dogwood | Wishes, protection |
| Dragon’s Blood | Protection, love, exorcism |
| Dulse | Lust, harmony |
E
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Earthroot | Protection, healing |
| Echinacea | Healing, protection |
| Elder | Protection, divination, healing |
| Elderberry | Protection, healing, divination |
| Elderflower | Healing, divination, love |
| Elecampane | Healing, protection, divination |
| English Ivy | Protection, love, healing |
| Epazote | Protection, healing |
| Ephedra | Protection, divination |
| Epimedium | Love, protection, healing |
| Eryngium | Protection, divination |
| Essiac Herb | Healing, protection |
| Euonymus | Protection, prosperity |
| Eucalyptus | Protection, healing, divination |
| Eupatorium | Divination, protection, healing |
| Evening Primrose | Love, healing, divination |
| Evening Sage | Protection, divination |
| Everlasting | Healing, divination, protection |
| Exotic Marigold | Love, protection |
| Eyebright | Healing, protection, divination |
F
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| False Brome | Protection, divination |
| False Chamomile | Protection, healing |
| False Daisy | Divination, protection |
| False Indigo | Healing, protection |
| False Unicorn | Healing, protection, love |
| Fennel | Protection, divination, healing |
| Fennel Flower | Divination, protection |
| Feverfew | Healing, protection, divination |
| Fig | Love, protection, prosperity |
| Field Horsetail | Protection, healing |
| Fir | Protection, divination, healing |
| Flat-leaf Parsley | Protection, love |
| Flax | Protection, divination, love |
| Forget-Me-Not | Love, protection, divination |
| Fox Tail | Prosperity, protection |
| Foxglove | Protection, divination |
| Frangipani | Love, divination |
| Frankincense | Protection, divination, prosperity |
| Fuchsia | Love, protection |
| Fumitory | Healing, protection |
G
| Herb Name | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Galangal | Protection, luck, strength |
| Gardenia | Love, peace, spiritual clarity |
| Garlic | Protection, banishing, strength |
| Gelsemium (toxic) | Visions, shadow work |
| Gentian | Passion, strength, courage |
| Geranium | Love, fertility, protection |
| Ginger | Passion, prosperity, protection |
| Ginkgo | Longevity, wisdom, resilience |
| Ginseng | Power, vitality, love |
| Goldenrod | Money drawing, divination |
| Goldenseal | Healing, protection, success |
| Gooseberry | Fertility, healing, protection |
| Gotu Kola | Longevity, meditation, insight |
| Grains of Paradise | Luck, protection, passion |
| Gravel Root | Stability, healing, protection |
| Green Tea | Purification, clarity, healing |
| Guarana | Vitality, endurance, passion |
| Guava Leaf | Healing, purification |
H
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Hawthorn | Protection, love, fertility |
| Heather | Luck, protection, peace |
| Hellebore | Banishing, protection, exorcism |
| Hemlock | Purification, banishing (toxic, caution) |
| Hibiscus | Love, lust, divination |
| High John the Conqueror | Success, luck, love, protection |
| Holly | Protection, luck, dream magic |
| Honeysuckle | Prosperity, psychic power, love |
| Hops | Sleep, healing, dreams |
| Horehound | Exorcism, protection, clarity |
| Horsetail | Stability, grounding, longevity |
| Hyacinth | Love, happiness, peace of mind |
| Hydrangea | Hex-breaking, protection, love |
| Hyssop | Purification, protection, healing |
I
| Herb Name | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Indian Pipe | Spirit communication, dream work |
| Irish Moss | Money, protection, luck |
| Ironwood | Strength, grounding |
| Ivy | Fidelity, protection, healing |
| Ivy Gourd | Vitality, healing |
| Ivy Leaf Geranium | Love, beauty |
J
| Herb Name | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Jaborandi | Psychic dreams, visions |
| Jamaican Dogwood | Protection, hex-breaking |
| Jasmine | Love, spirituality, dreams |
| Java Tea | Purification, clarity |
| Jerusalem Oak | Exorcism, banishment |
| Juniper | Protection, exorcism, healing |
K
| Herb Name | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Kava Kava | Visions, protection |
| Kelp | Money, protection, health |
| Khat | Energy, ecstasy |
| Khella | Healing, vision work |
| Knotgrass | Binding, stopping gossip |
| Kudzu | Perseverance, healing |
L
| Herb Name | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Labrador Tea | Purification, visions |
| Ladies Mantle | Fertility, love, healing |
| Lamb’s Ear | Gentleness, healing |
| Lavender | Peace, love, purification |
| Lemon Balm | Love, success, healing |
| Lemongrass | Purification, clarity |
| Lettuce | Chastity, sleep, love |
| Licorice | Lust, fidelity, love |
| Lilac | Exorcism, protection |
| Linden | Love, protection, immortality |
| Lions Tail | Ecstasy, altered states |
| Lobelia | Love, protection |
| Lovage | Love, purification |
| Lungwort | Healing, protection |
M
| Herb Name | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Madder | Love, health |
| Mace | Psychic powers, money |
| Magnolia | Fidelity, love |
| Maidenhair Fern | Beauty, protection |
| Mallow | Love, protection |
| Mandrake | Protection, fertility, money |
| Mango | Love, fidelity |
| Marigold | Protection, prophetic dreams |
| Marjoram | Protection, happiness, love |
| Marshmallow | Protection, psychic power |
| Masterwort | Protection, strength |
| Meadowsweet | Love, divination, peace |
| Milk Thistle | Healing, protection |
| Mint | Healing, prosperity, luck |
| Mistletoe | Protection, love, fertility |
| Mugwort | Psychic powers, protection |
| Mulberry | Wisdom, strength, protection |
| Mullein | Courage, protection, health |
| Mustard | Faith, fertility |
| Myrrh | Spirituality, protection |
| Myrtle | Love, fidelity, youth |
N
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Nasturtium | Courage, protection, mental agility |
| Neem | Purification, healing, protection |
| Nettle | Protection, healing, courage |
| Nutmeg | Luck, money, psychic awareness |
O
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Oatstraw | Prosperity, vitality, fertility |
| Olive | Peace, protection, prosperity |
| Onion | Protection, exorcism, healing |
| Oregano | Happiness, health, protection |
| Orris Root | Love, divination, protection |
P
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Paprika | Vitality, strength, passion |
| Parsley | Purification, protection, fertility |
| Passionflower | Peace, sleep, psychic work |
| Patchouli | Money, fertility, love |
| Pennyroyal | Protection, peace, strength |
| Peppermint | Purification, love, healing |
| Periwinkle | Love, protection, immortality |
| Pine | Healing, purification, protection |
| Pistachio | Strength, prosperity, healing |
| Poppy | Sleep, love, fertility |
| Primrose | Love, protection, faery magick |
| Psyllium | Protection, banishing, healing |
| Purslane | Sleep, protection, love |
Q
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Quassia | Protection, strength, overcoming obstacles |
| Quince | Love, protection, happiness |
| Quinoa | Prosperity, abundance, nourishment |
R
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Leaf | Fertility, protection, love |
| Rhubarb | Protection, prosperity, banishing |
| Rose | Love, healing, psychic powers |
| Rosemary | Purification, memory, protection |
| Rue | Exorcism, protection, health |
S
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Saffron | Healing, happiness, love |
| Sage | Purification, wisdom, longevity |
| Sandalwood | Spirituality, protection, healing |
| Sassafras | Money, health, psychic work |
| Scullcap | Love, peace, relaxation |
| Senna | Love, divination, prosperity |
| Sesame | Money, lust, immortality |
| Slippery Elm | Stop gossip, protection, healing |
| Solomon’s Seal | Protection, banishing, success |
| Spearmint | Healing, protection, prosperity |
| Spikenard | Love, prosperity, healing |
| Star Anise | Luck, psychic powers, protection |
| St. John’s Wort | Protection, health, strength |
| Strawberry Leaf | Love, luck, fertility |
T
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Tamarind | Love, banishing, peace |
| Tansy | Longevity, protection, health |
| Tarragon | Compassion, protection, confidence |
| Tea (Black) | Strength, banishing, grounding |
| Thyme | Courage, purification, health |
| Tobacco | Purification, offerings, banishing |
| Tonka Bean | Love, money, courage |
| Turmeric | Purification, prosperity, healing |
| Turnip | Protection, strength, banishing |
U
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Uva Ursi | Divination, psychic work, protection |
| Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) | Healing, protection, divination |
V
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Valerian | Love, sleep, purification |
| Vanilla | Love, lust, mental powers |
| Vervain | Protection, peace, love |
| Violet | Love, peace, protection |
| Vitex (Chasteberry) | Chastity, fertility, healing |
W
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Walnut | Health, mental powers, banishing |
| Watercress | Love, lust, protection |
| White Oak | Protection, strength, healing |
| White Willow | Healing, divination, love |
| Witch Hazel | Protection, chastity, divination |
| Woodruff | Victory, money, protection |
| Wormwood | Psychic powers, protection, banishing |
X
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Xanthium (Cocklebur) | Banishing, protection, hex-breaking |
Y
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Yarrow | Love, courage, psychic powers |
| Yellow Dock | Healing, purification, prosperity |
| Yerba Mate | Fertility, love, strength |
| Yerba Santa | Spirituality, psychic powers, love |
| Yohimbe | Love, lust, courage |
| Yucca | Protection, purification, transmutation |
Z
| Herb | Magical Properties |
|---|---|
| Zedoary | Protection, prosperity, love |
| Zucchini | Fertility, protection, prosperity |