Adulsa / Adhatoda
Justicia adhatoda · Dried herb
Meet Adulsa through botanical identity, documented South Asian traditions and a gentle practice of attentive learning.
Herbs A–Z — The Enchanted Herbarium
THE BOOK OF SHADOWS · BOTANICAL CHAPTER
The enchanted herbarium
Follow a plant by name. Explore its story, correspondences, and place in spiritual practice.
196 guides to explore
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- Balm of Gilead / Bálsamo de Galaad
- Basil
- Bay Laurel
- Bay Leaf Powder / Polvo de Laurel
- Bayberry Leaf / Hoja de Arrayán de Cera
- Belladonna / Belladona
- Bellyache Bush / Tua Tua
- Beth Root / Raíz de Trilio
- Bilberry Leaf / Arándano Europeo
- Bitterbush / Aguedita
- Black Cohosh Root / Raíz de Cimicífuga
- Black Mustard Seeds / Semillas de Mostaza Negra
- Black Sesame Seeds / Semillas de Sésamo Negro
- Blessed Thistle / Cardo Santo
- Blessed Thistle Powder / Polvo de Cardo Santo
- Bloodroot / Sanguinaria
- Blue Vervain / Verbena Azul
- Blue Water Lily / Loto Azul
- Bodhi Tree Leaves / Hojas del Árbol Bodhi (Álamo)
- Burdock / Bardana
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- Calamus Root / Raíz de Cálamo
- Calendula
- Caltrops Fruit / Fruto de Abrojo
- Caltrops Powder / Polvo de Abrojo
- Cannonball Tree Bark / Corteza de Ayahuma
- Cannonball Tree Leaves / Ayahuma
- Caraway Seeds / Semillas de Alcaravea
- Carob / Algarrobo
- Cascara Sagrada / Cáscara Sagrada
- Cat’s Claw Bark / Uña de Gato
- Catnip / Hierba Gatera
- Cedar Wood Chips / Enebro de Una Semilla
- Ceiba Root / Raíz de Ceiba
- Celandine / Celidonia
- Centaury / Centaura Menor
- Chamomile
- Chanca Piedra / Rompepiedras
- Chaparral / Gobernadora
- Chives / Cebollino
- Cinnamon
- Cleavers / Amor de Hortelano
- Coltsfoot / Tusílago
- Comfrey Herb / Hierba de Consuelda
- Comfrey Root / Raíz de Consuelda
- Common Boneset / Eupatorio Perfoliado
- Common Mallow / Malva Común
- Coriander Seeds / Semillas de Cilantro
- Cornsilk / Barba de Maíz
- Cramp Bark / Corteza de Viburno
- Croton Petra Leaf / Croto
- Cuachalalate
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- Garden Sage / Salvia
- Ginger Root / Raíz de Jengibre
- Ginkgo Leaf / Hoja de Ginkgo
- Golden Dewdrop / No Me Olvides
- Goldenrod / Vara de Oro
- Goldenseal / Sello de Oro
- Gotu Kola / Centella Asiática
- Grey Nicker / Quita Maldición
- Guaco Vine / Bejuco Guaco
- Guava / Guayaba
- Guggul / Gúgul
- Gumbo-Limbo / Almácigo
- Gumbo-Limbo Seeds / Semillas de Almácigo
- Gumbo-Limbo Wood / Madera de Almácigo
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- Mango Leaves / Hojas de Mango
- Marjoram / Mejorana
- Marshmallow Leaf / Hoja de Malvavisco
- Marshmallow Root / Raíz de Malvavisco
- Meadowsweet / Reina del Prado
- Mexican Dream Herb / Hierba de los Sueños
- Mexican Tarragon / Pericón
- Mistletoe / Muérdago
- Moringa / Paraíso Blanco
- Motherwort / Agripalma
- Mugwort
- Mullein / Gordolobo
- Myrtle / Mirto
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- Sacred Lotus / Loto Sagrado
- Sacu-Sacu Root / Cebolleta
- Sandbox Tree / Salvadera
- Santa Maria Feverfew / Escoba Amarga
- Sassafras / Sasafrás
- Savory / Ajedrea
- Scarlet Morning Glory / Frijolillo
- Sensitive Plant / Dormidera (Vergonzosa)
- Sheep Sorrel / Acederilla
- Simpleleaf Chastetree / Vencedor
- Sleepy Morning / Malva Blanca
- Sleepy Morning Seeds / Semillas de Malva Blanca
- Socotra Dragon’s Blood / Sangre de Dragón de Socotra
- Solomon’s Seal
- Soursop / Guanábana
- Spearmint / Hierbabuena
- Speedwell / Verónica
- Star Anise / Anís Estrellado
- Stinging Nettle
- Sweet Woodruff / Asperilla
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- Water Hyacinth / Jacinto de Agua
- Watercress / Berro
- White Oak / Roble Blanco
- White Pine Bark / Corteza de Pino Blanco
- Whitemouth Dayflower / Canutillo
- Wild Bergamot / Bergamota Silvestre
- Wild Germander / Camedrio
- Wild Tamarind / Algarrobo
- Witch Hazel / Hamamelis
- Wood Betony / Betónica
- Wormwood / Ajenjo
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Open the illustrated herb library · 196 guides
The herb library
196 plants to explore, arranged alphabetically. Choose an herb to read its guide or visit its listing.
Agrimony / Agrimonia
Agrimonia eupatoria
Yellow flowers, hooked burs, and a place in historical astrology and contemporary protective herbal magic.
Alfalfa / Alfalfa
Medicago sativa
A long-cultivated forage plant, explored here through modern prosperity symbolism and the care of everyday resources.
Allspice / Pimienta de Jamaica
Pimenta dioica · ground dried fruit
One Caribbean and Central American fruit, explored through documented Jamaican history and original themes of warmth, resourcefulness, and shared abundance.
Anise Hyssop / Hisopo de Anís
Agastache foeniculum · dried herb
A North American mint with lavender-blue flower spikes, explored through documented botany, a specific ethnobotanical record, and original themes of clear welcome and shared abundance.
Anise Seed / Anís
Pimpinella anisum · powdered fruit
True anise, its white umbels and aromatic fruits, with documented Mediterranean history and original themes of clarity and intentional speech.
Avocado Leaves / Hojas de Aguacate
Persea americana · dried leaves
A Mesoamerican tree with deep documented history, approached here through modern themes of rooted care, continuity, and household steadiness.
Balm of Gilead / Bálsamo de Galaad
Populus balsamifera · Balsam poplar botanical
Explore balsam poplar buds, the history of a shared name, and an original reflection on care and renewal.
Basil
Ocimum basilicum · Albahaca
A familiar aromatic herb with a place in blessing, protection, and prosperity work.
Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis · Laurel
An evergreen leaf connected with achievement, protection, and the pursuit of knowledge.
Bay Leaf Powder / Polvo de Laurel
Laurus nobilis · ground dried leaf
A preparation-focused companion to Bay Laurel, pairing documented victory symbolism with an original practice of precise, grounded intention.
Bayberry Leaf / Hoja de Arrayán de Cera
Myrica cerifera (syn. Morella cerifera) · leaf
Meet bayberry’s aromatic evergreen leaves and wax-coated fruits, then explore documented candle history and original themes of resourcefulness, welcome, and steady light.
Belladonna / Belladona
Atropa bella-donna · seeds
Belladonna’s bell-shaped flowers and dark berries meet documented early-modern history, strict toxic-seed safety, and original themes of discernment and protected boundaries.
Bellyache Bush / Tua Tua
Jatropha gossypiifolia · seeds
Meet bellyache bush’s red-green lobed foliage and three-part capsules through documented botany, strict toxic-seed safety, and original themes of decisive boundaries.
Beth Root / Raíz de Trilio
Trillium erectum · dried root and rhizome
A forest rhizome explored through its historic Trillium pendulum name, current taxonomy, and original themes of quiet strength, boundaries, and renewal.
Bilberry Leaf / Arándano Europeo
Vaccinium myrtillus · dried leaf
A small woodland shrub with dark berries and green summer leaves, explored through documented wild-harvest history and original themes of quiet perception, boundaries, and patient gathering.
Bitterbush / Aguedita
Picramnia pentandra · dried herb
A Caribbean shrub studied through verified botany and careful modern themes of discernment, boundaries, and learning from bitterness.
Black Cohosh Root / Raíz de Cimicífuga
Actaea racemosa · root and rhizome
An eastern North American woodland perennial, presented with careful taxonomy, specific historical context, conservation awareness, and grounded reflection.
Black Mustard Seeds / Semillas de Mostaza Negra
Mutarda nigra · Dried seeds
Tiny dark seeds, careful botanical naming, historical mustard symbolism and a contained practice for clear boundaries.
Black Sesame Seeds / Semillas de Sésamo Negro
Sesamum indicum · black-seeded form
An ancient cultivated oilseed, explored through archaeology and original themes of stored potential, patient effort, and timely opening.
Blessed Thistle / Cardo Santo
Centaurea benedicta · syn. Cnicus benedictus
A yellow-flowered thistle with early modern literary and astrological records, explored through modern symbolism of courage and boundaries.
Blessed Thistle Powder / Polvo de Cardo Santo
Centaurea benedicta · ground dried herb
A powder-form companion that separates accepted identity and early modern records from original themes of courage and clear boundaries.
Bloodroot / Sanguinaria
Sanguinaria canadensis · dried herb
A white woodland flower and red rhizome, studied through specific Ojibwe dye records and contemporary boundary symbolism.
Blue Vervain / Verbena Azul
Verbena hastata · North American species
A North American wetland plant with violet-blue spikes, a carefully bounded ethnobotanical record, and original themes of steady voice and resolve.
Blue Water Lily / Loto Azul
Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea · dried flower
An African water lily of ancient Egyptian art, studied through documented rebirth imagery and an original practice of quiet renewal.
Bodhi Tree Leaves / Hojas del Árbol Bodhi (Álamo)
Ficus religiosa · dried leaf, 0.5 ounces
Heart-shaped drip-tip leaves, Buddhist sacred history, Caribbean name records, and an original reflection on ethical attention.
Burdock / Bardana
Arctium lappa
Burdock’s deep taproot and clinging burrs offer a vivid language for grounding, discernment, and choosing what we carry forward.
Calamus Root / Raíz de Cálamo
Acorus calamus · dried root
A wetland rhizome explored through precise identification, layered plant history, and modern themes of clear speech, direction, and calm boundaries.
Calendula
Calendula officinalis · Caléndula
Golden flowers with a place in solar symbolism, protection work, and intentions for a brighter beginning.
Caltrops Fruit / Fruto de Abrojo
Tribulus terrestris · whole dried spiny fruit
The plant’s hard five-part burr, explored through verified botany, an early-modern herbal record, and a safe reflection on boundaries and consequence.
Caltrops Powder / Polvo de Abrojo
Tribulus terrestris · ground dried botanical
A safety-first guide to puncturevine’s spiny burs, early modern herbal records, and original themes of discernment and careful boundaries.
Cannonball Tree Bark / Corteza de Ayahuma
Couroupita guianensis · dried bark
Rough bark, trunk-borne flowers, and weighty round fruits inspire an evidence-minded practice of grounded truth and responsibility.
Cannonball Tree Leaves / Ayahuma
Couroupita guianensis · dried leaf
A tropical American tree with trunk-borne flowers and round fruits, explored through documented botany and original themes of deep listening and grounded truth.
Caraway Seeds / Semillas de Alcaravea
Carum carvi · dried fruits, commonly sold as seeds
Small curved fruits, white umbels, and a historical Mercury association invite an original practice of clear communication and keeping small commitments.
Carob / Algarrobo
Ceratonia siliqua · dried pods
A Mediterranean dryland tree explored through documented food and fodder history and original themes of patient provision, honest measure, and resilience.
Cascara Sagrada / Cáscara Sagrada
Frangula purshiana · Dried botanical curio · 0.5 oz
A western North American tree behind the cascara-sagrada trade name, with documented bark history and an original journal practice about protective boundaries.
Cat’s Claw Bark / Uña de Gato
Uncaria tomentosa · dried bark
An Amazonian climbing vine identified by hooked thorns, approached through species-aware ethnobotany and original themes of boundaries and deliberate connection.
Catnip / Hierba Gatera
Nepeta cataria
An aromatic garden herb with a famous feline relationship, Culpeper’s Venus attribution, and gentle symbolism of joy and trust.
Cedar Wood Chips / Enebro de Una Semilla
Juniperus monosperma
One-seed juniper—not true cedar—with dryland ecology, precise identification, and modern themes of boundaries, clearing, and resilience.
Ceiba Root / Raíz de Ceiba
Ceiba pentandra · cut dried root
A root-focused companion to the Ceiba guide, with verified identity, carefully bounded sacred-tree histories, and original themes of support and responsibility.
Celandine / Celidonia
Chelidonium majus · dried herb
Four-petaled yellow flowers, Culpeper’s Sun and Leo attribution, and an original journal practice for clarity.
Centaury / Centaura Menor
Centaurium erythraea
Meet centaury’s pink five-lobed flowers and leaf rosette, explore a specifically attributed Sun correspondence, and make a journal page for honest clarity.
Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla · Manzanilla
Small golden-centered flowers used in modern peace, dream, and prosperity work.
Chanca Piedra / Rompepiedras
Phyllanthus niruri · Dried herb · 0.5 oz
A small tropical herb whose capsules hang beneath leaf-like branchlets, explored through careful taxonomy and original themes of precise, patient work.
Chaparral / Gobernadora
Larrea tridentata · dried leaf
A desert evergreen with resinous paired leaves, explored through documented ecology and original themes of boundaries, conservation, and endurance.
Chives / Cebollino
Allium schoenoprasum · dried herb
A northern-hemisphere Allium with hollow leaves and violet umbels, explored through documented botany and modern boundary symbolism.
Cinnamon
Cinnamomum species — cassia bark · Canela
A fragrant bark with a history in sacred perfume and modern prosperity and protective work.
Cleavers / Amor de Hortelano
Galium aparine
Hooked hairs and clinging stems offer a vivid language for mutual support, discerning attachment, boundaries, and release.
Coltsfoot / Tusílago
Tussilago farfara · dried herb
Yellow flower heads that rise before hoof-shaped leaves, considered through documented botany, Culpeper’s Venus attribution, and original themes of sequence and patient timing.
Comfrey Herb / Hierba de Consuelda
Symphytum officinale · dried aerial herb
Common comfrey’s hairy leaves and nodding bells, kept distinct from the root, with Culpeper’s Saturn attribution and original themes of sustainable support.
Comfrey Root / Raíz de Consuelda
Symphytum officinale · Dried root; the whole plant is illustrated
Meet common comfrey’s coarse leaves, nodding flowers, and dark roots, with Culpeper’s Saturn correspondence and an original reflection on steady repair.
Common Boneset / Eupatorio Perfoliado
Eupatorium perfoliatum
Joined leaves and white flower heads, historical herbal sources, and an original reflection on intention and action.
Common Mallow / Malva Común
Malva sylvestris · dried herb
Explore common mallow’s veined purple flowers, its documented Mediterranean history, and Culpeper’s specifically attributed Venus correspondence.
Coriander Seeds / Semillas de Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum · dried fruits (“seeds”)
A long-traveled aromatic plant whose ribbed fruits appear in historical materia medica, explored here with clearly labeled modern intentions.
Cornsilk / Barba de Maíz
Zea mays · corn silk
Look closely at maize’s fine silk threads, honor the Indigenous history of corn, and create an original reflection on connection, cultivation, and abundance with responsibility.
Cramp Bark / Corteza de Viburno
Viburnum opulus · dried bark
A Eurasian viburnum with lobed leaves, white flower clusters, and red fruits, explored through archaeology, named cultural symbolism, and original themes of supportive structure.
Croton Petra Leaf / Croto
Codiaeum variegatum · dried leaf
A tropical foliage plant with green, gold, orange, and red leaves, approached through exact taxonomy and original themes of confidence and complexity.
Cuachalalate
Amphipterygium adstringens · dried bark
A Mexican dry-forest tree and valued bark, approached through documented ethnobotany, conservation awareness, and modern themes of resilience and responsible exchange.
Damiana / Damiana
Turnera diffusa · dried leaves
A Baja California and Mexican shrub with yellow flowers, documented ethnobotanical history, and carefully framed modern themes of warmth and confidence.
Dandelion
Common dandelions — Taraxacum officinale aggregate · Diente de León
A familiar yellow flower invites a closer look at resilience, wishes, and the questions we bring to divination.
Devil’s Claw Root / Raíz de Garra del Diablo
Harpagophytum procumbens · dried root
A southern African perennial with purple flowers and hooked fruit, studied through exact identity, ethnobotanical scholarship, conservation context, and original themes of boundaries and release.
Devil’s Shoestring Root / Raíz Cordón del Diablo
Tephrosia virginiana · dried root
A wiry-rooted North American legume, explored through documented botany and an original reflection on steady boundaries and patient resolve.
Dill / Eneldo
Anethum graveolens
Dill’s fine leaves and bright umbels carry a long documented history—from ancient gardens to household folklore and modern protective symbolism.
Dominador Leaves / Hojas de Dominador
Malpighia glabra · dried leaves
A Neotropical shrub whose opposite leaves frame an ethical, original practice of self-command rather than control over others.
Echinacea / Equinácea
Echinacea purpurea
Purple coneflower explored through exact botany, carefully attributed ethnobotanical history, and modern reflection on resilient connection.
Elder Berries / Bayas de Saúco
Sambucus nigra · dried berries
Dark late-season fruit, documented European plant histories, Culpeper’s specifically attributed Venus correspondence, and a practice of mature discernment.
Elder Flowers / Flores de Saúco
Sambucus nigra · dried flowers
Creamy branching blossoms, carefully bounded British folklore, Culpeper’s Venus attribution, and an original reflection on welcome with boundaries.
Elderberry / Saúco
Sambucus nigra · dried herb (part not specified)
Meet European elder through its creamy flower clusters and dark berries, then separate documented British folklore, Culpeper’s Venus attribution, and original protective reflection.
Eleuthero Root / Raíz de Eleutero
Eleutherococcus senticosus · dried root material · 0.5 oz
A thorny Northeast Asian shrub with five-part leaves and deep roots, studied through exact taxonomy and original themes of sustainable effort and boundaries.
Epazote / Paico
Dysphania ambrosioides · dried herb
An aromatic American herb with tiny green flower spikes, explored through exact taxonomy, Latin American cultural context, and original themes of discernment.
Eucalyptus / Eucalipto
Eucalyptus globulus
Eucalyptus pairs blue-green leaves and resinous fragrance with careful botanical context, documented Australian plant relationships, and modern protection symbolism.
European Mandrake Root / Raíz de Mandrágora
Mandragora officinarum · dried root · 0.5 oz
A poisonous Mediterranean nightshade approached through exact botany, ancient harvest lore, and original themes of thresholds, caution, and ethical restraint.
Ewe Aje / Sefunsefun
Aerva lanata · dried herb
A woolly tropical herb, respectfully separated from invented ritual claims and paired with an original reflection on enoughness and reciprocity.
Ewe Alupaida / Apada
Uraria picta · dried herb
A marked-leaf tropical legume, explored through verified botany and an original practice of pattern recognition and patient repair.
False Daisy Seeds / Semillas de Espanta Muerto
Eclipta prostrata · seeds
Accepted false daisy identity, careful ethnobotanical context, and an original reflection on release, protected beginnings, and persistence.
Fenugreek Seeds / Semillas de Fenogreco
Trigonella foenum-graecum · Dried seeds
Explore fenugreek’s three-part leaves, curved pods, and angular seeds, its documented herbal history, and an original practice of patient cultivation.
Florida Boxwood / Cambia Voz
Schaefferia frutescens · dried herb
Florida Keys and Caribbean evergreen identity, careful contemporary associations, and an original practice for measured speech.
Florida Soapberry / Jaboncillo
Sapindus marginatus · whole seeds
Florida soapberry identity, taxonomic context, contemporary cleansing symbolism, and a practice for clear release.
Florida Thoroughwort / Abre Camino
Koanophyllon villosum
The Koanophyllon villosum Abre Camino option, its native-plant context, and a thoughtful road-opening journal practice.
Garden Sage / Salvia
Salvia officinalis · dried herb
European garden sage, kept distinct from white sage, with Culpeper’s attributed Jupiter correspondence and modern themes of wisdom, memory, and review.
Ginger Root / Raíz de Jengibre
Zingiber officinale
Ginger’s branching rhizome connects an ancient spice-trade history with carefully attributed modern themes of momentum, courage, and prosperity.
Ginkgo Leaf / Hoja de Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba · dried herb
Study ginkgo’s fan-shaped leaves and temple history, then make a reflective page about continuity, memory, and the values you want to carry forward.
Golden Dewdrop / No Me Olvides
Duranta erecta · dried herb
Golden dewdrop, kept distinct from true forget-me-not, with a toxicity warning and a safe remembrance practice.
Goldenrod / Vara de Oro
Solidago virgaurea
European goldenrod, Culpeper’s Venus attribution, and an original reflection on visibility, warmth, and earned recognition.
Goldenseal / Sello de Oro
Hydrastis canadensis · dried herb · 0.5 oz
An eastern North American woodland perennial whose golden rhizome and conservation status inspire stewardship and ethical prosperity.
Gotu Kola / Centella Asiática
Centella asiatica · dried herb
A creeping herb with rounded leaves, historical regional names, and an original practice of patient attention.
Grey Nicker / Quita Maldición
Guilandina bonduc · whole seeds
Pantropical grey nicker botany, documented seed jewelry, contemporary protective symbolism, and a boundary practice.
Guaco Vine / Bejuco Guaco
Mikania glomerata · dried vine and leaf · 0.5 oz
A South American climbing plant with strongly veined leaves, documented Brazilian plant history, and original themes of direction and mutual support.
Guava / Guayaba
Psidium guajava · dried herb · 0.5 oz
A many-veined Neotropical fruit tree whose cultural history inspires original themes of welcome, connection, gratitude, and renewal.
Guggul / Gúgul
Commiphora wightii · oleo-gum resin · 0.5 oz
A dryland shrub’s aromatic resin, explored through Ayurvedic history, conservation context, and original themes of restraint and renewal.
Gumbo-Limbo / Almácigo
Bursera simaruba · dried herb
A Caribbean and tropical American tree with copper peeling bark, explored through documented ecology and original themes of renewal and flexible boundaries.
Gumbo-Limbo Seeds / Semillas de Almácigo
Bursera simaruba · 5+ seeds
Seeds of the copper-barked gumbo-limbo tree, explored through verified botany and original themes of readiness, renewal, and stewardship.
Gumbo-Limbo Wood / Madera de Almácigo
Bursera simaruba · cut wood
Light, workable wood from a copper-barked Caribbean tree, explored through documented material history and original themes of renewal and adaptable structure.
Hawthorn / Espino blanco
Crataegus monogyna
Hawthorn joins blossom and thorn, hedge and threshold—a tree whose documented history invites careful reflection on protection and belonging.
Hibiscus / Roselle
Hibiscus sabdariffa; Kew synonym of Sabdariffa gossypiifolia · Flor de Jamaica
Roselle’s rich red calyces connect a recognizable household plant with modern love and dream symbolism.
High John Root / Raíz de Alto Juan
Ipomoea jalapa · dried root
A source-conscious guide to High John’s African American Hoodoo history, careful botanical naming, and original themes of resilience, strategy, and self-possession.
Holy Basil / Tulsi
Ocimum tenuiflorum · dried herb
A sacred plant in living Hindu traditions, studied with careful botanical identity and original themes of devotion, harmony, and daily care.
Hops / Lúpulo
Humulus lupulus · dried hops; characteristic female cones discussed
Meet a climbing plant with papery female cones, a documented brewing history, and Culpeper’s Mars association, then explore boundaries and supported growth.
Horehound / Marrubio
Marrubium vulgare · dried herb
Woolly gray-green leaves and rings of small white flowers introduce white horehound, its historical Mercury association, and an original practice of careful expression.
Horny Goat Weed / Epimedio
Epimedium sagittatum · Dried herb · 0.5 oz
A Chinese woodland perennial with spreading rhizomes and delicate spurred flowers, approached through exact taxonomy and original vitality symbolism.
Hulled Sesame Seeds / Semillas de Sésamo Descascaradas
Sesamum indicum · pale hulled seeds, 0.5 ounces
An ancient cultivated oilseed, a specifically attributed ancestor-offering record, and an original practice of patient opening.
Hyssop / Hisopo
Hyssopus officinalis
Common garden hyssop, considered through historical astrology and the symbolic language of purification.
Indian Heliotrope / Alacrancillo
Heliotropium angiospermum · dried herb
A tropical American heliotrope explored through Caribbean ethnobotanical context and modern themes of attention and course correction.
Indian Mallow / Botón de Oro
Abutilon indicum · seeds
Indian mallow’s softly hairy heart-shaped leaves, golden flowers, and wheel-like fruits are explored through documented botany and original themes of patient growth and steady attention.
Irish Moss / Musgo Irlandés
Chondrus crispus
Forked Atlantic red-alga fronds, coastal history, and carefully labeled modern symbolism for resilience and resourceful prosperity.
Jamaican Damiana / Marilope
Turnera ulmifolia · dried herb
Jamaican damiana distinguished from Turnera diffusa, with neotropical context and a reflection on reciprocal abundance.
Jasmine / Jazmín
Jasminum officinale
Jasmine’s small white flowers open a study of fragrance, sacred gardens, devotion, love, and the importance of distinguishing species and traditions.
Juniper Berries / Bayas de Enebro
Juniperus communis
Juniper’s evergreen needles and blue-black cones connect regional household traditions, Culpeper’s solar attribution, and modern protection symbolism.
Kapok Tree / Ceiba
Ceiba pentandra · dried leaves
Kapok tree identity, documented Maya world-tree imagery, and an original practice for rooted perspective.
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia — common lavender reference · Lavanda
An aromatic flower connected with quiet reflection, cleansing intentions, and household harmony.
Leaf of Life / Prodigiosa (Siempreviva)
Kalanchoe pinnata · dried herb, 0.5 ounces
Plantlet-bearing succulent leaves, documented Caribbean names, and an original reflection on renewal and stewardship.
Lemon Balm / Toronjil
Melissa officinalis
A lemon-scented garden herb with historical Jupiter symbolism and contemporary associations with peace.
Lemon Leaves / Hojas de Limón
Citrus × limon · Dried leaves · 0.5 oz
Glossy aromatic leaves, thorny twigs, and lemon’s documented journey inspire original themes of clarity, welcome, and patient renewal.
Lemon Verbena / Cedrón
Aloysia citrodora · dried herb
Meet lemon verbena’s whorled leaves and South American history, then use its bright aromatic character as a journal symbol for clear, gentle renewal.
Lucky Hand Root / Raíz de Mano de la Suerte
Orchis mascula · dried orchid tuber sold individually
A conservation-minded guide to the listing’s identified orchid root, its documented salep context, and clearly labeled modern rootwork themes.
Mango Leaves / Hojas de Mango
Mangifera indica · dried leaves, 0.5 ounces
Long leathery leaves, South Asian festive imagery, and an original reflection on welcome, continuity, and sustainable care.
Marjoram / Mejorana
Origanum majorana · dried herb · 0.5 oz
Soft gray-green leaves, Culpeper’s attributed Mercury-and-Aries correspondence, and modern reflections on thoughtful speech and household care.
Marshmallow Leaf / Hoja de Malvavisco
Althaea officinalis · dried leaf
Soft grey-green leaves, pale flowers, and Culpeper’s Venus attribution introduce an original reflection on kind speech and clear boundaries.
Marshmallow Root / Raíz de Malvavisco
Althaea officinalis · dried root · 0.5 oz
A soft-leaved mallow with a Culpeper-attributed Venus correspondence and original reflections on gentleness, repair, and clear boundaries.
Meadowsweet / Reina del Prado
Filipendula ulmaria · Dried herb; the living plant is illustrated
Creamy flower clusters and toothed leaflets introduce meadowsweet, Culpeper’s Venus correspondence, and a personal practice of welcome and peaceful care.
Mexican Dream Herb / Hierba de los Sueños
Calea ternifolia (syn. Calea zacatechichi) · dried herb · 0.5 oz
The accepted species, its listing synonym, and a specific Chontal oneiromancy record, with an original practice of attentive dream journaling.
Mexican Tarragon / Pericón
Tagetes lucida · dried herb
Golden flowers and anise-scented leaves introduce a Mexican ritual plant, with regional history kept distinct from original shop symbolism.
Mistletoe / Muérdago
Viscum album
Evergreen branches, Pliny’s carefully contextualized account, later winter custom, and modern reflections on boundaries and endurance.
Moringa / Paraíso Blanco
Moringa oleifera
Compound leaves, cream flowers, long pods, and a sourced reflection on resourcefulness, service, and resilient care.
Motherwort / Agripalma
Leonurus cardiaca · dried aerial herb · 0.5 oz
A square-stemmed mint relative with Culpeper’s attributed Venus-and-Leo correspondence and modern themes of brave tenderness and clear boundaries.
Mugwort
Artemisia vulgaris · Artemisa
An herb with a documented place in an Old English charm and a modern association with dreams and divination.
Mullein / Gordolobo
Verbascum thapsus · dried herb
Recognize mullein’s woolly rosette and tall yellow spike, learn Culpeper’s attributed Saturn correspondence, and reflect on structure and steady progress.
Myrtle / Mirto
Myrtus communis · dried herb
An evergreen Mediterranean shrub with white flowers and dark berries, studied through comparative ritual history and themes of affection, continuity, and devotion.
Nutmeg / Nuez Moscada
Myristica fragrans · dried seed
Follow nutmeg from its Banda Islands origin through global spice routes and colonial violence, with original themes of value, circulation, ethical prosperity, and remembering the human cost behind luxury.
Olive Leaves / Hojas de Olivo
Olea europaea · dried leaves · 0.5 oz
Silver-backed evergreen leaves with deep Mediterranean history, explored through documented Greek symbolism and original themes of peace-making and stewardship.
Orange Peel / Cáscara de Naranja
Citrus sinensis · dried peel
The aromatic outer layer of the sweet orange, considered through citrus hybrid history, transatlantic travel, and original themes of warmth, hospitality, brightness, and resourceful joy.
Oregano / Orégano
Origanum vulgare · dried herb
A Mediterranean aromatic plant approached through documented joy and household history, with original themes of welcome, gratitude, and everyday abundance.
Palo de Brasil / Brazilwood
Haematoxylum brasiletto · dried wood
A tropical American tree whose red heartwood yields brazilin dye, approached through precise naming and original themes of revealed color, transformation, resilience, and honest lineage.
Papaya Leaf / Hoja de Papaya
Carica papaya
A great palmate leaf, Mesoamerican domestication history, and a practice of cultivation, transition, and discernment.
Patchouli / Pachulí
Pogostemon cablin
Patchouli’s deep, earthy fragrance connects a Southeast Asian aromatic plant with global perfume history and modern prosperity symbolism.
Patchouli Root / Raíz de Pachulí
Pogostemon cablin · dried root
A root-focused companion to Patchouli, grounded in botany and cultivation history with original themes of foundation, patience, and material stewardship.
Periwinkle / Vicaria
Vinca minor · dried herb
Meet lesser periwinkle’s trailing stems and violet-blue flowers, then explore Culpeper’s specific Venus attribution and original themes of grounded connection and relational boundaries.
Physic Nut / Piñón de Botija
Jatropha curcas · seeds
Physic nut’s lobed leaves, clustered flowers, and three-part fruits meet documented global history, strict toxic-seed safety, and original themes of limits and accountable choices.
Pigeonberry / Ojo de Ratón
Rivina humilis · dried herb, 0.5 ounces
Tiny pale flowers, vivid red berries, Caribbean name and pigment records, and an original practice of careful noticing.
Plantain Leaf / Hoja de Llantén
Plantago major · dried leaf
Broadleaf plantain’s ribbed leaves and roadside presence meet the Old English Nine Herbs Charm, with original themes of resilience, grounded attention, and choosing a path.
Pomegranate Peel / Cáscara de Granada
Punica granatum · dried peel · 0.5 oz
Ancient Greek pomegranate symbolism, a protective rind around many seeds, and an original reflection on promises, boundaries, and return.
Purslane / Verdolaga
Portulaca oleracea · 0.5 ounces of dried herb
Verdolaga’s succulent form and Culpeper’s attributed Moon correspondence introduce an original practice of patience and enoughness.
Queen Anne’s Lace / Encaje de la Reina Ana
Daucus carota · dried herb
Lacy white umbels and nest-like seed heads for discernment, patient pattern-making, and clear boundaries.
Queen of the Meadow / Eupatoria Púrpura
Eutrochium purpureum · Dried herb · 0.5 oz
A tall North American Joe-Pye weed with whorled leaves and mauve flower domes, explored through careful naming, documented history, and original boundary themes.
Rain Tree / Samán
Samanea saman
A spreading crown, pink-tipped flowers, and Venezuelan landscape history, with an original reflection on shelter.
Raspberry Leaf / Hoja de Frambueso
Rubus idaeus
Study raspberry’s compound leaves and pale undersides, learn from named historical records, and reflect on care that includes receiving, giving, and limits.
Red Amaranth / Bledo Rojo
Amaranthus cruentus · dried herb
A cultivated Mesoamerican grain amaranth whose crimson plume inspires carefully labeled themes of continuity, courage, and patient abundance.
Red Sandalwood / Sándalo Rojo
Pterocarpus santalinus · wood chips
Endangered red sanders—not true sandalwood—with careful identification, CITES context, and modern themes of protection, ethical desire, and intuition.
Rosary Pea Seeds / Semillas de Peonía
Abrus precatorius · toxic seeds
A safety-first study separating documented bead history from original themes of discernment, boundaries, and responsibility.
Rose Petals
Rosa species; linked listing labeled Rosa canina · Pétalos de rosa
A flower whose meanings include affection, devotion, beauty, and care.
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus · Romero
An evergreen herb associated with remembrance, protection, and the care of a home.
Rue
Ruta graveolens · Ruda
Ruda carries a documented history of protective symbolism and a modern place in cleansing and boundary-setting work.
Rue Seeds / Semillas de Ruda
Ruta graveolens · 10+ seeds
A seed-focused companion pairing verified botany and Culpeper’s attributed Sun-and-Leo correspondence with a contained boundary practice.
Sacred Lotus / Loto Sagrado
Nelumbo nucifera · dried botanical
Study true sacred lotus as Nelumbo nucifera, distinct from water lilies, with respectful attention to living Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh symbolism and original themes of emergence and ethical renewal.
Sacu-Sacu Root / Cebolleta
Cyperus rotundus · dried root and tubers · 0.5 oz
A persistent sedge with linked underground tubers, studied through exact botany and original themes of root-cause reflection and steady repair.
Sandbox Tree / Salvadera
Hura crepitans · Five whole seeds
Salvadera’s spiny trunk, segmented fruit, and documented material history introduce a safe reflection on boundaries and deliberate action.
Santa Maria Feverfew / Escoba Amarga
Parthenium hysterophorus · 0.5 ounces of dried herb
A carefully identified guide to Escoba Amarga, its botanical history, boundaries as spiritual symbolism, and a sealed-packet journal practice.
Sassafras / Sasafrás
Sassafras albidum · dried herb
Three distinct leaf forms on one aromatic tree, explored through documented history and a modern reflection on adaptability.
Savory / Ajedrea
Satureja hortensis · Dried herb · 0.5 oz
An annual mint-family herb with narrow leaves and pale two-lipped flowers, explored through cultivation history, Culpeper’s early modern qualities, and original themes of clear warmth.
Scarlet Morning Glory / Frijolillo
Ipomoea hederifolia · Ten seeds
Meet Frijolillo, a red-flowered American vine, with careful species identification, Florida botanical context, and an original journal practice.
Sensitive Plant / Dormidera (Vergonzosa)
Mimosa pudica · dried herb, 0.5 ounces
Touch-responsive leaflets, documented Caribbean names, plant-movement history, and an original practice for responsive boundaries.
Sheep Sorrel / Acederilla
Rumex acetosella
Recognize sheep sorrel’s narrow arrow-shaped leaves and fine flowering stems, separate similar historical names, and reflect on direction and workable boundaries.
Simpleleaf Chastetree / Vencedor
Vitex trifolia · whole seeds
Vitex trifolia’s shifting leaf forms and violet flowers, carefully labeled contemporary associations, and steady overcoming.
Sleepy Morning / Malva Blanca
Waltheria indica · dried herb · 0.5 oz
A softly hairy dryland subshrub with tiny yellow flowers, approached through exact identity, Hawaiian source records, and original themes of gentle resilience.
Sleepy Morning Seeds / Semillas de Malva Blanca
Waltheria indica · 10+ seeds
A seed-focused companion exploring accepted identity, carefully attributed Hawaiian records, and original themes of quiet readiness.
Socotra Dragon’s Blood / Sangre de Dragón de Socotra
Dracaena cinnabari · resin tears · 0.5 oz
The deep-red resin of Socotra’s umbrella-crowned tree, distinguished from other dragon’s blood resins and approached with conservation-minded care.
Solomon’s Seal
Polygonatum odoratum · Sello de Salomón
An arching woodland plant whose jointed rhizome offers a thoughtful symbol for continuity and boundaries.
Soursop / Guanábana
Annona muricata · Dried herb · 0.5 oz
A tropical American tree of glossy leaves and soft-spined fruit, explored through careful botany and original themes of protected abundance.
Spearmint / Hierbabuena
Mentha spicata · Dried herb · 0.5 oz
Pointed mint leaves and pale flower spikes, with Culpeper’s explicitly attributed Venus correspondence and an original practice for clear, kind speech.
Speedwell / Verónica
Veronica officinalis
Low creeping stems, tiny blue flowers, old plant-lore names, and an original practice for steady, well-checked progress.
Star Anise / Anís Estrellado
Illicium verum · dried star-shaped fruits, 0.5 ounces
Star-shaped fruits distinguished from true anise and unsafe look-alikes, with an original practice of direction and careful discernment.
Stinging Nettle
Urtica dioica · Ortiga
An easily overlooked plant with historical Mars symbolism and a contemporary place in protective herbal magic.
Sweet Woodruff / Asperilla
Galium odoratum · dried herb
A shade-loving woodland perennial whose haylike scent strengthens as it dries, with documented household traditions and original themes of gentle order, memory, and hidden sweetness.
Tansy / Tanaceto
Tanacetum vulgare · dried herb
Golden button flowers, Culpeper’s Venus attribution, and a reflective practice for fair, consistent boundaries.
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris · Tomillo
A familiar aromatic plant with historical Venus symbolism and contemporary uses in good-luck workings.
Tropical Almond / Almendra
Terminalia catappa · dried herb
A tiered coastal shade tree explored through pan-tropical history and modern themes of shelter, generous structure, and seasonal release.
True Indigo / Añil
Indigofera tinctoria · dried leaves
A famous dye plant considered through its real botany, skilled labor, global history, and the ethics of remembering who made beauty possible.
Turkey Berry / Pendejera
Solanum torvum · Dried herb · 0.5 oz
A prickly tropical shrub with white star flowers and clustered green fruits, explored through Caribbean food history, invasiveness, and original boundary symbolism.
Uva Ursi / Gayuba
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi · Dried botanical · 0.5 oz
A mat-forming evergreen with leathery leaves, urn-shaped flowers, and red drupes, approached through northern ecology and original themes of endurance and shelter.
Valerian Root / Raíz de Valeriana
Valeriana officinalis · Dried root; rhizome and roots discussed botanically
Study common valerian’s pinnate leaves, pale flowers, and fibrous roots, with careful historical identification and an original journal practice of deliberate pauses.
Vetiver Root / Raíz de Vetiver
Chrysopogon zizanioides · Dried root · 5 g
A fragrant grass root with documented Indian craft and soil-conservation histories, approached through original themes of steadiness and practical support.
Water Hyacinth / Jacinto de Agua
Pontederia crassipes (syn. Eichhornia crassipes) · dried herb
A floating South American plant with lavender flowers, invasive history, and an original reflection on beauty joined to responsibility.
Watercress / Berro
Nasturtium officinale · dried herb
A stream-rooting mustard-family herb with Culpeper’s Moon attribution and a contemporary practice for steady movement.
White Oak / Roble Blanco
Quercus alba · dried herb
Explore eastern white oak through its rounded leaves, sweet acorns, long forest life, wildlife relationships, and original themes of endurance, reciprocity, shelter, and legacy.
White Pine Bark / Corteza de Pino Blanco
Pinus strobus
Five-needle bundles, mature bark, the living Haudenosaunee Tree of Peace tradition, and respectful modern reflection.
Whitemouth Dayflower / Canutillo
Commelina erecta · listed as C. elegans
Whitemouth dayflower with transparent synonymy, brief blue blooms, and an original clarity and discernment practice.
Wild Bergamot / Bergamota Silvestre
Monarda fistulosa
A North American mint-family plant explored through named ethnobotanical records and modern themes of community and clear expression.
Wild Germander / Camedrio
Teucrium chamaedrys
Explore germander’s small scalloped leaves and rose-purple flowers, Culpeper’s attributed Mercury correspondence, and a journal practice for thoughtful words.
Wild Tamarind / Algarrobo
Lysiloma latisiliquum
Fine compound leaves, pale flower heads, and a documented place in Maya artisan dye-tree knowledge.
Witch Hazel / Hamamelis
Hamamelis virginiana · dried leaf
Meet American witch hazel through its late-season golden flowers, documented North American plant relationships, and original themes of discernment, flexibility, and revealing what is ready.
Wood Betony / Betónica
Betonica officinalis · dried herb · 0.5 oz
A purple-flowered European perennial with Culpeper’s specifically attributed Jupiter–Aries correspondence and original themes of calm structure.
Wormwood / Ajenjo
Artemisia absinthium
Silvery foliage and intense bitterness, with Pliny’s historical record, Culpeper’s attributed Mars correspondence, and a safe practice of discernment.
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium · Milenrama
A finely divided flowering herb with historical Venus symbolism and modern associations with love and protection.
Yellow Mustard Seeds / Semillas de Mostaza Amarilla
Sinapis alba · Dried seeds
Discover Sinapis alba, the limits of historical mustard correspondences and a journal practice for patient beginnings.
Yerba Mate / Yerba Mate
Ilex paraguariensis · dried herb
An evergreen South American holly with documented Guaraní history and a respectful reflection on reciprocity.
Yerba Santa / Hierba Santa
Eriodictyon californicum · Dried herb · 0.5 oz
A resinous chaparral shrub with narrow leaves and lavender flowers, approached through California ecology, documented Native relationships, and original renewal themes.