Gender: MasculinePlanet: MercuryElement: AirFolk Names: Alantwurzel, Aunee, Elf Dock, Elfwort, Horse-heal, Nurse Heal, Scabwort, Velvet Dock or Wild SunflowerParts Used: Roots and Flowers Inula helenium, Elecampane with it’s large stunning yellow flower is a part of the Asteraceae family. The History of Elecampane Elecampane is native to south east Europe and western Asia but has spread out to other countries. […]
Gender: Clover is generally Masculine but Red Clover is said to be more Feminine.Planet: MercuryElement: AirFolk Names: Red Clover, Purple Clover, Cleaver Grass, Cow Grass, Marl Grass, Trefoil, Wild Clover, Beebread, Clovone, Cow Clover, Meadow CloverParts Used: Flowers Red clover is a herbaceous species from the bean family Fabaceae and is native to Europe, Western Asia and northwest Africa. The History of Red Clover Red clover has […]
Gender: MasculinePlanet: Mars, PlutoElement: FireFolk Names: nilParts Used: Leaves Damianas scientific name is Turnera diffusa and it is from the Passilroaceae family. Damiana produces small aromatic flowers with a spicy odor much like chamomile. The History of Damiana The ancient Mayan Civilization in Mexico and Central America used Damiana as a traditional aphrodisiac. The first record of Damiana reaching the […]
Gender: FemininePlanet: Venus, Saturn, moonElement: WaterFolk Names: Madder’s Cousin, Goose Grass, CatchweedParts Used: The Entire Plant Cleavers, botanical name Galium aparine, is a plant from the family Rubiaceae. Cleavers have long straggling stems and small star shaped white to greenish-white flowers that have a smell similar to honey. The History of Cleavers Cleavers is considered a noxious weed in some […]
Gender: MasculinePlanet: SunElement: AirFolk Names: Succory, Wild Cherry, Wild Succory, Blue Dandelion, Blue-Sailors and Coffeeweed.Parts Used: Root, leaves and flowers. Chicory is a member of the daisy family and is essentially the big brother of the dandelion. It’s botanical name is Cichorium intybus L. Chicory has a beautiful bright blue flower head although it can, on rare occasions be found […]