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[wichy1692]

MERRY MEET! AND BLESSED BE! I am so excited to discover your forum. I have been a solitary in a rural area for many years learning what I can from books, but I need some assistance. I was reading and came across these herbs that I cannot identify. Does anyone know by what other names these maybe known?
Here's the list:
heal-all, mojo wish bean, lucky hand root, Job's tears, sacred bark, and tonka bean.
I would appreciate any help you all may offer.
Blessings to all!

[Lavender]

Heal all is also known as All Heal or boneset. It's latin name is prunella vulgaris. It's good for healing all sorts of wounds. Tonka bean is a very ugly looking bean about 1 inch long, blackish brown in colour & used (I think) in money spells. You can carry one in your wallet to bring money. Usually used together with nutmeg. The others I recognize but I have to check my notes when I get home...I'll have more info for you later.

[Hope]

Just wanted to say Welcome to wichy1692

Blessings
hope

[Lavender]

I found some more info...

Heal-All (prunella vulgaris) - all-heal, boneset, woundwort, brownwort, blue curls, sicklewort, self-heal. Used as a tea for internal wounds & a wash for external wounds. In the old days, it was used to expel worms & evil spirits. Bitter tasting stuff! :sick:

Tonka bean - I've got written down in brackets "wish bean", not sure if it's the same as mojo wish bean. Used as an additive in the perfume industry. Smells really nice but poisonous. Most places won't sell tonka beans. Carried around in wallets & pockets to attract luck & money & to ward off evil spirits. For wishes, hold the bean in your hand & make a wish, then throw the bean into a river or stream.

Lucky hand root - root of an orchid plant. Some really look like hands or fists. It is used to enhance whatever other magick or tailsman you're carrying. For example, if you were using a tonka bean to attract wealth, you can carry it with a lucky hand root to make the magic stronger.

Job's Tears (Coix lachryma-jobi) - the seeds are used for luck & wishes. Take 7 seeds & carry them with you. Each day, take 1 seed & repeat your wish & throw the seed into a river. Do this 7 days.

Sacred Bark (Rhamnus pushiana) - Buckthorn tree, Cascara Saprada. The bark of the buckthorn tree is usually used as a laxative, expelling gallstones, & treating liver ailments. Magickally, it is used in money spells, to aid legal matters & protect against hexes & evil spirits. Hmmmm....

Hope this helps! :)

[wichy1692]

Thanks so much for all of the help and warm wishes. I really appreciate everyone's responses. Blessed Be!

[EasternPriest]

Blessings and welcome!