Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Common Household Herbal Amulets

There has always been something about the taste of an old fashioned home cooked meal using fresh ingredients. Here is some "food for thought" about common herbs and spices that all of our senses can appreciate...


  • Almond: "Hope".
  • Aloe: "Healing", "Shelter from Harm".
  • Basil: "Fertility", “Protector of the family”
  • Bay: "Glory" Also a powerful amulet of protection, and will attract love.
  • Betony (Lamb’s Ears): Guards against harm & wards off evil spirits.
  • Caraway: Keeps Lovers True.
  • Cardamom: Will bring peaceful thoughts.
  • Catnip: Amulet for courage.
  • Chamomile: "All who know you will love you", Worn as an amulet to provide Energy in Adversity.
  • Chervil: "Sincerity".
  • Chicory: Removing Obstacles.
  • Chives: Protection from evil and negativity. Healing. Promotes Psychic Powers.
  • Chrysanthemum (red): "I Love You".
  • Cinnamon: "The Temptress".
  • Cloves: "Dignity." Amulet for lasting friendship. 
  • Coriander: "Hidden Merit." Amulet has powers of Immortality.
  • Cumin: "Fidelity" Amulet for Faithfulness
  • Dill: "Protection," Wards off Evil
  • Eucalyptus: "Protection"
  • Fennel: "Courage," strength and long life.
  • Garlic: "Protection" against evil spirits. Would ward off the Evil Eye, Demons, Vampires & Werewolves.
  • Geranium: Spiritual Hapi-ness, Calm.
  • Holly: "Foresight"
  • Lavender: " Protection" A charm against the evil eye.
  • Lemon Balm: "regeneration" Wearing it makes one happy and loveable by all. "Wishes will be fulfilled".
  • Marjoram: "Joy and Happiness"
  • Mint: "Virtue and Wisdom"
  • Mustard Seed: Good luck charm.
  • Nutmeg: "Clarity of Thought"
  • Olive: "Peace"
  • Oregano: Will banish sadness.
  • Parsley: Festivity, Rejoicing.
  • Peppermint: "Warmth of Feeling".
  • Purple Coneflower: "strength"
  • Rose: (White & red roses together): "Unity". (Red): Love
  • Rosemary: "Friendship" Will improve memory and protect from illness. An herb to make a strong protective amulet.
  • Saffron: Aphrodisiac. "Mirth, Laughter."
  • Sage: "immortality" Alleviate grief, promote memory, Amulet for Agelessness, Wisdom, Esteem.
  • Savory: A powerful ingredient in all love potions.
  • Star Anise: Carried as a good luck charm.
  • Tarragon: "Lasting Commitment".
  • Thyme: Activity, Strength, Courage, Bravery.
  • Walnut: Strong Mental Powers.