One of the major parts of being a green witch is taking plants and using them to encourage something we want
Strength comes in many forms, so choosing the right kind of strength is something to think about. 13 of the plants that you can have create strength in your life through intentions are:
- Arnica
- Basil
- Blue Cohosh
- Borage
- Comfrey
- Lady’s Mantle
- Stinging Nettle
- Cloves
- Carnation
- Cinnamon
- Ebony
- Master Wort
- Mullein
Remember that plants can only do what you allow them to do
The magick comes from you
But it never hurts to use plants in your spells that can effectively hold the specific outcome that you want
Let’s learn a little more about the type of strength that each plant speficalizes in and how we can use them in our spells
Arnica
Arnica was discovered by Europeans during the late 1500s, but Native Americans used it long before that
It is widely used for its healing properties and can be used topically to help bruises, aches, and sprains
Arnica represents strength due to its association with mountainous regions.
It can be used as an alter offering or carried in a sachet for inner strength
Basil
Basil has been enjoyed for 4-5 thousand years and was called a “royal herb” in ancient Greece
Basil was used as a purifying herb to prepare holy water
It is a symbol of love and happiness, but it also cultivates strength and protection
Blue Cohosh
Blue Cohosh has been used by Native Americans for hundreds of years to stimulate menstrual flow and even labor.
It is used for endings and the strength to end things.
You can use it if you want the strength to end a relationship or any other journey
Borage
Borage is a plant native to Syria but spread by the Romans
The flowers, leaves, and seeds are used to make tea, oil, infusions, compresses, and poultices
Borage is an uplifting herb that helps with mood elevation and the cultivation of courage.
Bourage can be used to amplify your personal energy when strength and bravery is needed
It’s gifts are strength and happiness (more plants that represent happiness)
Comfrey
Comfrey grows throughout North America, but it is native to Asia and Europe
Its root and leaves are used for healing properties that help browken bones, gums, and teeth
It also boosts the immune system
Comfrey has magickal associates that inclue protection, strength to set boundaries, and associations with time
Comfrey is also used to manifest slow growth towards your goals
Lady’s Mantle
During the middle ages, Lady’s mantle was used in alchemy attempts to change base metals into gold
The leaves are thought to resemble the paw of a lion, which gives it the other names pied-de-lion in French and Leontopodium in New Latin
The leaves and roots of Lady’s mantle have been used to treat things like diarrhea, bloating, and menopausal symthoms
Root decoctions are used to treat ulcers
And tea made from the leaves is used to gargle for sore throats
Lady’s Mantle can be used to invoke strength and concealment
Stinging Nettle
Stinging nettle has tiny hair that cover the leaf and stem
These hairs are hollow and filled with venom
The dried leaves are void of the venom and do not sting
If you stew the leaves of the stinging nettle, it is lose the sting and create a remedy for inflammation like arthritis
Stinging Nettle will amplify courage and increase virility
Cloves
Cloves are full of antioxidants and will help fight off sickness and disease
This edible plant can be used whole or ground into spices
It represents protection and love
Carnation
Carnation is a beautiful flower used to treat nervous disorders
The flowers can be made into drinks or salad
Only the flowers are edible
Cornation represents protection, strength, and healing
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is one of my favorite spices
I use it in both spellwork and cooking regularly
Cinnamon can lower blood sugar, reduce risk for heart disease, and many other health benefits
Cinnamon represents success, healing, and power
Ebony
Ebony is a dense tree from Africa with healing and nurishment properties
It can be used to help with pollution
Ebony is used to protect yourself from unwanted energies and people
It represents protection and power
Master Wort
Master Wort has been used to create medicine for muscle cramps, stomach disorders, digestive problems, diarrhea, and swelling of the lining around your organs
It is also beneficial for asthma, fevers, colds, colic, spasms, water retention, and more
Even with all of this, there are some safety concerns when taking it my mouth or applied to skin
It can cause sensitivity to the sun and lead to increased sunburn
Master Wort represents strength, courage, and protection
Mullein – courage
Mullein is a pretty yellow flower that can help with congestion and mucus
It creates a soothing anti-inflammatory coating that helps with coughs and bring up mucus that has setting in your throat
Mullein has been used to treat respiratory illness, like asthma and cleaning after you quit smoking
It represents courage, protection, heath, and love
Using them in easy spells and rituals
Once you know what kind of strength you want and choose the plants, now it is time to use them
Usually it is best ot her dried plants in your spellwork because it lowers a chance of mold
There are many kinds of spells and rituals you can do, and what you choose it highly personal
One way to use herbs is just in their dried form
The cinnamon spell is an example
One the first of the month, put 3 TBSP of ground cinnamon in your hand and blow it into your front door
Cinnamon holds abundance, and you choose what to make more of in your life
Usually this spell is used for money
Thing and focus on what you want increased, blow the cinnamon into the house, and then don’t sweep for 24 hours
You will have some cinnamon left on your hand
I like to wipe that into my hair
That is just one type of spell
There are:
- Jar spells
- Candles
- Incense
- Cooking
- Offerings
- And more
Jar spells, cooking, and candles are my favorites
The most important part is to be very specific with your intentions and to have full faith that it will work