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Herbs and Resins

Herbs have been a part of magick and spellcrafting from the beginning of time, and with good reason.  Herbs by definition are plants that have special properties - usually medicinal or culinary - but, magickally, flower color, fragrance, plant form, and even root properties are equally important. 

Most of us are quite familiar with the more well-known herbs such as Lavender or Sage, and that's because each of them has very special qualities that we all remember after having  just one encounter with them.  There is an "energy" that emanates from herbs that can't be denied, and tapping into this energy is the very reason that these plants are used often in magickal spells and rituals.   How often you use herbs and how you use them is very individualistic.

I will be adding more herbs to this page as we grow (no pun intended), so please check back often.  For now, below are the "basics" that should cover just about everything you need.   If you are looking for something that is not listed, please use the Contact Us form. Chances are that we do have it, but I have not have time to add it to the page yet. 

Note:  Due to the extreme fluctuation in pricing of herbs, these prices may change.  

Benzoin Resin
Benzoin is used for purification and prosperity.  It provides focus & enhances concentration. Useful in astral travel (protects spirit while travelling). Promotes generosity. Brings increased success to any magickal working or to attain magickal goals.

Element:  Air
$
2.29    
Benzoin Powder
Some people prefer powder form, so we offer it here.  See Resin for description
$
2.59    
Bladderwrack
Seaweeds generally give protection to those at sea (or flying over it), so international travelers should carry this herb.   It can also be used in sea and wind spells.  Infusions of bladderwrack used in the home or business will ensure a steady flow of money.

Element:   Water 
$
1.49    
Cinnamon Chips
When burned as an incense, cinnamon raises high spiritual vibrations, aids in healing, love, lust, spirtuality, purification, draws money, stimulates psychic powers and produces protective vibrations.  Cinnamon can also be used in making sachets or poppets for any of these purposes.

Element:  Fire
$
1.19    
Cinnamon Powder
Some people prefer powdered, so we are offering that option here.
$
1.19    
Copal
Copal is used in love and purification incenses.   It can also be used to protect against sorcery, sickness, and misfortune, and to cleanse the body after contact with the ill or dying, and others considered to be spiritually "unclean."   A piece of copal can also be used to represent the heart in poppets.

Element:   Fire
$
1.99    
Damiana
Damiana was used as an aphrodisiac tea by the Aztecs and the Mayans, and is still used today predominantly in love and sexuality spells.  It's also used for fertility but only in a magickal sense, not a medicinal one.  

Element:  Fire
$
2.79    
Dragon's Blood Resin
Used for Love, Protection, Exorcism, Potency.  Used in homemade magickal inks.   A powerful protectant when sprinkled around the house or burned as incense. A pinch added to to other incenses will increase their potency.

Element:  Fire
$
5.09    
Dragon's Blood Powder
Some people prefer powder form, so we offer it here. 
$
5.19    
Eucaluptus
Used for healing and protection.   Eucalyptus has many uses such as being stuffed into healing poppets and are carried to maintain good health.   You can also carry it for protection.

Element:  Water
$
1.49    
Frankincense Tears
When burned, frankincense releases powerful vibrations which uplift the area and drive out all evil and negativity.  

Frankincense is used in incenses of protection, exorcism, purification and consecration.  It is also burned to induce visions, and used in sachets for protection.  

Element:   Fire
$
1.99    
Frankincense Powder
Some people prefer powdered resin, so we are offering you that option here.  

Element:   Fire
$
1.99    
Lavender
Lavender has long been used in love spells and sachets.  These flowers are also burned to induce sleep and rest.   Lavender is also used under the pillow for dream divination.
This Lavender is "ultra" quality with a strong blue color.

Element:   Air
$
1.99    
Mugwort
Mugwort is used for strength, psychic powers, protection, prophetic dreams, healing and astral travel.     Can also be combined with sandalwood or wormwood during scrying rituals, used to wash crystal balls, etc.

Element:   Earth
$
1.49    
Myrrh Resin
Myrrh purifies, lifts vibrations and creates peace.  Myrrh is rarely burned alone, however.  Generally you would combine it with frankincense or other resins.   Myrrh increases the power of any incense to which it is added.  

It is used for protection, exorcism, healing and spirituality.    It is also used in sachets and to bless objects such as amulets, talismans, magical tools, etc.

Element:   Water 
$
2.49    
Myrrh Powder
Some people prefer powdered resin, so we are offering you that option here. 

Element:   Water 
$
2.99    
Palo Santo Sticks
What is it??    Palo Santo is a mystical tree that grows on the coast of South America and is related to Frankincense, Myrrh and Copal.  In Spanish, the name literally means “Holy Wood.”

Palo Santo has been burned for centuries in ceremonies by Shamans and Medicine people for its energetically cleansing and healing properties similar to Sage.  It provides an uplifting scent that raises your vibration in preparation for meditation and allows for a deeper connection to Source.  Palo Santo enhances creativity and brings good fortune to those who are open to its Magic.   It creates a pleasant, fresh smelling smoke with hints of mint and citrus that also work well in keeping away mosquitoes and other flying insects!!!   This is by far my favorite natural incense and one I use regularly.     You will receive 3 pieces, approximately 3" - 4" long each.  

Burning Instructions:

Use a candle, match or lighter to ignite the stick.  Hold at about a 45 degree angle pointing the tip down toward the flame.  Allow it to burn for about 30 secs to 1 minute and then blow out.  Move about your workspace, home, car, bathroom or anywhere you would like to clear the energy.  The rich smell will also bring peace and clarity to the moment along with good feelings .  When finished, place the stick in a fire proof bowl of metal, glass or clay.  NOTE:  The glow will end on its own unless you blow on the ember to keep it going.

Element:  Earth
$
4.50    
Patchouli
Patchouli is more than something worn by "hippies" in the 60s!   Patchouli smells like rich earth and is used for money, prosperity, fertility and lust spells (guess they were on to something!).    It can also be used for "graveyard dust" when called for.

Element:   Earth
$
2.99    
Red Sandalwood, Powder
Red Sandalwood is burned to bring love.  It is sprinkled in areas that need to be cleansed of negativity.  In its powdered form, Sandalwood provides all of the same desired effects but perhaps with a greater ease of use. Powdered, it is often much easier to use.  You can also use it to create a paste to mark icons and the body during rituals of religious devotion, a practice that is common to those of Hindu faith.

Element:  Water
$
3.49    
Rosemary
Rosemary is a very versatile herb.   When burned, it emits powerful cleansing and purifying vibrations, and so is burned to rid a place of negativity.  It is one of the oldest incenses.   When placed beneath a pillow, it will drive away nightmares.  It aids memory and has long been used in love and healing poppets.  Rosemary is generally used as a substitute for frankincense.

Element:  Fire
$
1.19    
Sage Bundles (Desert)
Sage has long been burned in Native American ceremonies.  Burning sage drives away malevolent forces and is useful in healing.  This is the most popular choice for "smudging."

You can also bathe with sage to purify yourself of all past evil and negativity.

Approx.  5" bundles 

Element:  Earth
$
5.99    
Sage Bundles (Baby White)
Approx. 5" long bundles.  See above for description.
$
5.99    
Sage Bundles - Lg. (Desert)
9" long bundles.   See above for description.
**Temporarily Out of Stock**
$
9.99    
Sage - Loose (White)
See above for description.
$
3.39    
Sweetgrass Braids
Sweetgrass, though sometimes hard to find, has been used in Native American ceremonies for generations. Traditionally used for smudging and purifying ceremonies, it has gained additional use in the rituals of many other traditions.  Sweetgrass is burned after smudging with sage to welcome good influences after the bad have been driven out.

Long braids are awesome, but rather ungainly....who needs THAT much sweetgrass at one time (other than me...lol).   Our braids are a much more manageable size (and price) at approximately 6".
$
5.99    
Tonka Beans
These fragrant beans are used in love sachets and mixtures and are also worn or carried to attract money, bring luck, grant courage and ward of illnesses. 

Element:   Water 
$
3.49    
Vervain, Blue
Vervain has many, many uses such as spells for love, protection, purification, peace, money, etc.     

Element:   Earth
$
1.99    
Vesta Powder
To honor Vesta, the Goddess of the hearth, the sacred fire & maternity. Sprinkle around the room where any magickal rituals are to take place as an enticement for the flame of brightness to enrich the services. It is also burned to accomplish its aims...to clear the premises quickly of all evil spirits, to cease harmful gossip or whatever special intentions are requested of Vesta. Used as a sachet, it is said to help present the illusion of the wearer`s youthfulness, purity and innocence.

Vesta powder, added to your incense, will make it a self-igniting incense, and less likely to go out.  

**WARNING....THIS POWDER IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.     KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND FLAME**
$
1.49    
Wormwood
Well known for being used in flavoring the notorious liquor called Absinthe, as well some other well known liquors such as bitters and vermouth. In the middle ages it was used to spice mead, and gets its name from this time as it was used in a common medieval cure for intestinal worms.

Element:   Fire
Use for psychic powers, protection, love, and calling spirits.
$
1.49    

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