Peppermint

Usually available in tea bags not only is it delicious it also has a whole bunch of healing abilities!!

TEA (DRINK): excellent for digestive issues such as sickness, wind and diarrhea

BATH: making a strong tea can be used as a bath, especially good for a foot bath which can relieve tired swollen feet. (and they’ll smell amazing)

FRESH LEAF: Great for concentration.You can carry them around and pinch one and smell it to give your mind a boost. You can also rub it onto your wrists before rituals or magick work to increase your energies.

Sage for magick

Sage should always be planted along side Rue, both to protect the sage from pests and to encourage its vigour. Indeed it is held to be unlucky for sage to be the only plant in the bed. It is said that where sage grows well then the buisness will thrive, and also that strong sage plants indicate a woman of strong will. Magically sage is used for spells of wisdom, knowledge and protection. Inhale freshly cut sage leaves or the oil to enhance visulization. When someone dear to you travels away, hang a sprig in the kitchen: so long as its healthy they will be happy in their travels. Burn freshly cut sage wood to bring about a change in fortune.

Sage for illness

Sage as it names suggests, is good dor the mind, as it strengthens the memory,brings clear thinking and enhances the senes. Its also a fantastic for protection It is also one of those herbs which have been traditionally used to treat a number of illnesses. A tea made from the leaves can help with many things; ○ aid the digestion ○ help the liver and kidneys ○ help treat ulcers ○ reduce aches and pains Gargles it can help; ○ reduce a sore throat ○ help mouth ulcers and bleeding gums Mixed with sugar and lime juice its used to; ○ reduce fevers ○ reduces delirium ○ reduce nerbous problems ○ cure headaches The leaves can be used to; ○ make an antiseptic wound dressing ○ dried to make snuff for asthma and chest infections ○ in acient greece they believed eating sage leaves prolonged life