Vervain
In Purification As Protective However, vervain is also protective--Roman soldiers carried vervain with them into battle, and homes have been sprinkled with an infusion of vervain to keep out evil. It can also be burned as an incense for this purpose. In the old Langauge of Flowers, vervain stood for enchantment and still is very important in various aspects of magick. Drinking the tea is said to help in astral work and divination, and for that reason is tied by some to Mercury. A mug of vervain tea is made from 1-3 teaspoons of herb left to steep in a mug for 10-15 minutes. Also, you can make an oil to anoint the Third Eye by macerating this herb in olive oil. Other Names
Vervain is also known as
Vervan, Van Van, Ferfaen, Verbein, Verbena,
Verbinaca, Dragon's Claw, Enchanter's Plant,
Tears of Isis, Juno's Tears, Herba Veneris
(herb of Venus), Persephonion, Demetria,
Mercury's Moist Blood, Peristerium, Sagmina,
Pigeon Grass, Pigeonwood, Frog-foot, Simpler's
Joy, Altar Plant, Herba Sacra or Herbe Sacrée,
Holy Plant, Herb of Cross, Holy Herb, and Herb
of Grace. |
Organic European Vervain
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