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13 TEUTONIC MAGICAL HERBL ORE
Herbs are a great part of Teutonic magical practice. They are often worked into charms or hung with red
thread over the windows and doors of a house to ward it. Herbs were also used in brewing and in aid of
other forms of magic, both galdr and seidhr.
A great deal of the deeper herblore of the Germanic peoples has been stamped out by Christianity,
but echoes of it have remained in the folk names and traditions concerning some plants, and the keen eye
which knows what to look for may find the traces that lead back to the workings of our ancestors.
Many of these attributions were aided by, though not wholly dependent on, the attributions listed
by Edred Thorsson in Futhark.
ACONITE: Called Tyr's Helm or Wolfsbane, this plant is so poisonous that it should not be touched even
barehanded. It is associated with the harsher justice-dealing sides of tiwaz. Another name, Auld Wife's
Hood, suggests a possible tie with the Norns and perthro.
AGRIMONY: Traditionally laid under the head to cause a deathlike sleep, which was supposed to last
until the plant was removed. Still used to aid sleep and quiet distracting thoughts. Agrimony works well
with isa.
ANGELICA: Angelica is traditionally an herb of warding and cleansing. It is thought to guard against and
even cure the plague. The plant was once prominent in Lettish paganism. Its harvesting in the early
summertime was marked by a ritual song which has, unfortunately, be- come either so antiquated or
corrupt as to become unintelligible, but which is still learned in childhood and sung today.[1] Christianity
associated this plant with the Archangel Michael. It was fairly common for Christianity to substitute the
term angel for "valkyija,' "fylgja," or "dis." The mention of Michael may show that this plant was
originally tied to Heimdallr, the fairest of the Aesir. All of the Angelica's parts are considered effective
against woe-working magic of any sort.
Angelica is used in touching the highest realms of Yggdrasil being associated with elhaz and the
cleansing fire of Bifrost.
APPLE: Apple trees which are good bearers are wassailed at Yule, and their fruits are eaten at that time of
blessing. It is the Apples of Idunn which give the gods their endless youth and strength. The Apple is a
tree of fruitfulness, healing, and joy. It works well with jera.
ASH: The Ash is a very holy tree. Yggdrasil is said by some to be an Ash; Askr and Embla, the first
humans, were made from an Ash and an Elm by Odhinn, Hoenir, and Lodurr. Ash wood is good for the
gandr and for the vitki's harrow. It is associated with ansuz and hagalaz.
BEECH: The Beech tree was connected with the casting of lots in early Germanic times. Its name in some
Germanic dialects means "book," hinting that its wood was used for runic writings. It is associated with
perthro.
BISTORT: Also called Twice-Writhen, Adder-Wort, Snakeweed, and Dragon-Wort. The root is known
for its twice-turned shape which writhes back upon itself. It is fitting to use with nauthiz.
BLACKBERRY: The Blackberry is frequently used in the cure of various forms of swelling, the sufferer
being passed through a natural loop in the hedge. It is particularly useful in turning back runes of woe.
The Blackberry is good to use with kenaz.
CHAMOMILE: Called Baldur's Brow (a name shared with several small white flowers in the North), this
plant makes a calming tea and brings joy and peace on all levels. Chamomile works well with wunjo.
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