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Following the poison path is not for a beginner, it is highly volatile, and dangerous if not don’t safely. I expect anyone willing to learn about this path to do lots of research and use safety measures.

{BANEFUL HERBS }

MANDRAKE EUROPEAN 
(Mandragora officinarum)
Gender:hot
Planet:mercury
Part used:root
Element: earth
Basic power:protection, fertility, love, health

WOLFS BANE
(Aconite napellus) 
Gender:feminine
Planet:Saturn 
Part used:root
Element: water
Basic power:protection, invisibility

WORMWOOD 
(Artemisa absinthium)
Do not exceed 1/2 g of the dried herb.
Gender:masculine 
Planet:mars
Part used:leaf
Element: fire
Basic power:psychic, protection, love, calling spirits
This plant produces artemisinin, which can be used to give a “kick” to absinthe, to kill worms, and maybe even kill malarial parasites.

BELLADONNA 
(Atropa belladonna)
Gender:feminine
Planet:Saturn 
Part used:berry, root
Element: water
Basic power:astral projection

BROOM
(Cytisus scoparius)
Gender:masculine 
Planet:mars
Part used:flower, root
Element: air
Basic power:purification, protection, wind, spells, divination

CALAMUS
(Acorus calamus)
Gender:feminine
Planet:moon
Part used:root, seeds
Element: water
Basic power:luck, healing, money, protection

CASTOR
(Ricinus communes)
Basic power:protection
Parts used: beans

CELANDINE
(Chelidonium majus)
Gender:masculine
Planet:sun
Part used:root, stalk
Element: fire
Basic power:protection, escape, happiness, legal

CHINA BERRY
(Melia azerach)
Powers: luck
Parts used: seeds carried as good luck charms/ bring change

CHRYSANTHEMUM 
(Chrysanthemum sinense)
Gender:masculine 
Planet:sun
Part used:flower
Element: fire
Basic power:protection

DAFFODIL
(Narcissus spp.)
Gender:feminine
Planet:Venus 
Part used:flower
Element: water
Basic power:love, fertility, luck

DAISY
(Chrysanthemum leucanthemum)
Gender:feminine
Planet:Venus 
Part used:flower
Element: water
Basic power:lust, love

DATURA
(Datura stramonium)
Gender:feminine 
Planet:Saturn
Part used:seed pod, leaves,
Element: water
Basic power:hex-breaking, sleep, protection, breaks spells,
Also called jimsom weed or devils trumpet, this plant produces atropine and scopolamine, with the seeds, fruit, and leaves having the highest concentration of these alkaloids.

FOXGLOVE 
(Digitalis purpurea)
Gender:feminine
Planet:Venus 
Part used:flower, leaves
Element:water 
Basic power:protection

HEMLOCK
(Conium maculatum)
Gender:feminine
Planet:Saturn 
Part used:flowers, juice
Element: water
Basic power:astral projection
A parsley like plant, it was the cause if the death of Socrates.

HENBANE
(Hyosycamus Niger)
Gender:feminine
Planet:Saturn
Part used:flower
Element:water 
Basic power:love , attract rain

HIGH JOHN THE CONQUEROR
(Ipomoea purga)
Gender:masculine 
Planet:mars
Part used:root
Element: fire
Basic power:money, love, success, happiness

LILY OF THE VALLEY
(Convallaria majalis)
Gender:masculine
Planet:mercury
Part used:flower
Element: air
Basic power:mental powers, happiness

MALE FERN
(Dryopterisfelix mas)
Gender:masculine
Planet:mercury
Element:air
Basic power:luck, love

MAY APPLE
(Podophyllum peltatum)
Gender:masculine
Planet:mercury 
Part used:root
Element: fire
Basic power:money

MORNING GLORY
(Ipomoea spp.)
Gender:masculine 
Planet:Saturn 
Part used:flower, seeds,root
Element: water
Basic power:happiness, peace

OLEANDER
(Nerium oleander )
Gender:feminine
Planet:Saturn 
Part used:flowers
Element: earth
Basic power:love

PENNYROYAL 
(Mentha pulegium)
Gender:masculine 
Planet:mars
Part used:herb
Element: fire
Basic power:strength, protection, peace

POKE
(Phytolacca decandra) 
Gender:masculine 
Planet:mars
Part used:leaf, berries
Element: fire
Basic power:courage, hex breaking

SQUILL
(Scilla maritima)
Gender:masculine
Planet:mars
Part used:flower
Element: fire
Basic power:money, protection, hex breaking

YEW
(Taxus baccata)
Gender:feminine 
Planet:Saturn
Element: water
Basic power:raising the dead

** THESE HERBS ARE POISONOUS HERBS , DO RESEARCH BEFORE USEING OR IN SOME CASES TOUCHING!

VISIONARY HERBS

There are many visionary herbs that have many safe applications)

~Coltsfoot (medicine: cold & cough / magic: hedgecrossing & spirit-sight), 

~;Spearmint (medicine: stimulant / magic: healing & psychic powers),

~Skullcap: medicine; calming , antispasmodic , relieve cramps, muscle pain from stress, good for insomnia Magical: love, fidelity,peace, used in spells of relaxation)

~Wild Lettuce (medicine: sedative magic: hedgecrossing), and

~Mugwort* (medicine: euphoric & stimulant / magic: hedgecrossing & necromancy). {use in small doses}

~damiana(Medicine Influences: Aperient, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Aromatic, Bitter, Diuretic, Hormonal, Laxative, Nervine, Stimulant, Tonic. )(magical : burned to produce visions, promote psychic dreams). ·

~Dittany of Crete(medical influence :heal wounds, soothe pain, and ease childbirth. The root has been used in a salve to treat sciatica, and the juice was consumed in wine to cure snake bite. In addition, it has been used as a remedy against gastric or stomach ailments and rheumatism. It can be made into a warm drink where its aromatic healing properties can be used for use as an anticonvulsive and a menstrual tonic. Externally as a poultice on wounds and bruises. Strengthens the heart muscles and arteries. Adding cinnamon and honey it is soothing for a cough.)
(Magical: Aids in the areas of; Manifestations, Astral Projection.)

~Catnip adds a relaxing note to the smoking mixture. It is gentle and can be effective to take the edge off .magic: divination & psychic powers ·

~Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) leaves are the classic herbal smoke. They quickly clear the bronchia, open the airways, and jump-start breathing during asthma attacks magic: hedgecrossing & necromancy), ·

~ Mints: (peppermint, spearmint, horehound, catnip, etc.): either use as tea or smoke for menthol flavor; expectorant properties; reduces stress; helps withdrawal ·

~ Licorice root: for flavor and expectorant properties; helps coughing. CAUTION: may increase blood pressure ·
~Oregon Grape Root. A liver stimulant

~Goldenseal may help your body ( on the endangered list) Salicylate herbs, like Willow and Oak, can help with headaches.

~Green Tea aids in alleviating depression to soothing aches and pains.

~Chamomile aids in the relief of stress, indigestion, headaches, anxiety, and depression * don’t use if your allergic to ragweed

~ Lavender relaxation, pain relief (especially for headaches and muscle aches), anxiety relief, and a general sense well being

~ The Witch Darkest of Lights

Source: {Earl Mindells Herb Bible} , [cunninghams encyclopedia of Magical Herbs],( the rodale herb book) [ green Witchcraft by Ann moura] [poisons by Peter Macinnis]

~The Darkest of Lights