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La Verveine officinale, c'est l'herbe à tous les maux, le guérit-tout, l'herbe aux sorciers, l'herbe du sang. Elle a été, partout et longtemps, la plante magique par excellence. La Verveine officinale, à ne pas confondre avec la Verveine odorante, est une plante vivace, inodore et digestive. Elle stimule l'estomac, combat les vertiges et les migraines. Elle est surtout recommandée pour son importante action contre les rhumatismes, les douleurs, les suites de coups et de chocs, les ecchymoses, et les foulures qu'elle soulage.
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The Vervain is a good plant for a wildlife garden because both bees and butterflies find it attractive. Vervain likes a sunny spot and is not picky about soil provided it does not allow standing water. Plant the seeds in the spring with a very light covering. They may take a few weeks to germinate but will come back year after year.
Kitchen Witchery
The Vervain is recommended for healing. Vervain tea is bitter but relaxing. It is a good nerve tonic and may help with mild insomnia. It is also useful for people suffering from work related stress. Women who are experiencing problems with menstruation due to stress may also find some relief from taking vervain tea. This tea may also help with bladder problems and acts as a diuretic. It can help with gall bladder issues and stimulates the liver.
Excessive use of vervain tea may lead to nausea.
Vervain flowers may be placed in a dish with salt for several days to flavor the salt and add its unique energy to foods seasoned with the salt. Strain out the verbena flowers before using the salt.
Vervain can help to overcome anxiety and negative emotions. It's also linked to poets and can help you to tap into your creative side.
Vervain in Magick
The magic of vervain is said to be the strongest when it is gathered after sunset or before dawn on the dark of the moon. A libation of milk or honey should be left after gathering the plant. Leaves should be harvested before the flowers are open. The root may be dug up after the plant dies back in the fall. The herb is best used fresh but may be hung to dry in a dark, well ventilated place.
Governed by Venus, the scent of this herb is thought to be a powerful aphrodisiac. Associated with the summer solstice, it is sacred to druids, and is used in protection spells and to cleanse an area or magical tools before a ritual.
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Learning about herbs is beneficial for both cooking and medicine making. Those who are naturally drawn to herbal magic have an affinity with Nature. They innerstand the power of plants, herbs, and flowers, and their place in the world. You do not control nature; you learn to work with it. The power to take control of your health is available to you. You got this. ||| Aile Reve | Herbs Moon Celebration
Sources:
Le Grimoire des Herbes Magiques
The Beginner's Guide to Wicca by Kisten Riddle
Witchipedia
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