Oregano oil is a superstar immune booster with its strong antiviral, antiseptic, antimicrobial and anti-parasitic properties. Its magical properties help with love and mental clarity. When making lavender infusions, the blooming flower is where the oil is most concentrated. Lavender essential oil can be used in an oil diffuser, or rubbed at the base of the neck and under the nose. The scent of lavender is commonly used to alleviate stress and depression and to aid calmness and sleep. This purple aromatic flowering plant serves as a relaxant and antidepressant. You’ll get the most benefits if you consume garlic raw, which can be very painful so I suggest cutting or crushing it into tiny pieces and having it in a spoonful of honey. In magic, it can be used for protection and healing. Studies have shown that garlic contains phytonutrients helpful for cleansing and regenerating. It aids the respiratory system and can also remove parasites. Garlic is a very powerful immune-booster containing sulfur compounds that can clean up infections and kill a virus without harming the host cell. Ginger is great made into a tonic with turmeric, apple cider vinegar, honey and chili, or in tea or in smoothies, and the peel is also edible! In magic, it can be used to help plans come to fruition quickly. Ginger is a powerful root which stimulates the immune system, helps break fever, aids an upset stomach and tackles inflammation. Clove oil is where you will get the best potency of eugenol, but you can also add clove to your hot drinks like chai or coffee. In magic, cloves are great for good luck and prosperity as well as healing. The active ingredient, eugenol, contains antibacterial and antiviral properties that boost the immune system and prevent or reduce infections. In magic, chamomile can be used for love, protection and purification, in addition to promoting tranquility.Ĭloves are amazing at treating colds, the flu and congestion, while also being natural mood-boosters. On top of that, chamomile reduces fever and boosts the immune system. A relaxant for the nervous system, chamomile reduces stress and anxiety for a good night’s rest. Magically, cacao is a powerful heart opener, helping to open the heart for cosmic connection and deeper love and connection with yourself and those around you. Chocolate bars containing 75% cacao or higher are best, or even better, get raw cacao and make some hot chocolate elixirs.Ĭhamomile is a wonderful herb for anxious times that cause trouble sleeping. Cacao also is one of the best sources of magnesium, which calms the central nervous system and reduces stress levels. People associate chocolate with love because it makes you feel so good! The power is in the actual raw cacao, which stimulates your brain cells to release dopamine and also helps release serotonin, a natural mood stabilizer helping reduce depression and anxiety. In powdered form, you can add to smoothies or baked goods! Ashwagandha can also be worked with magically for energy, strength and endurance. It has also been shown to stabilize cortisol levels regulating this stress hormone boosts immune function and supports the adrenals. Ashwagandha supports healthy nervous system function by helping the brain produce the neurotransmitter GABA, which promotes calmness. Revered for its adaptogenic properties, it relieves stress, anxiety and depression. For instance, I choose green candles for money drawing spells and pink for conjuring up some self-love.Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal herb. Who knew home decor could be witchcraft? Personally, I most often use color magick when working with candles. If you’re on a budget and want to try it out without spending a lot of money, Potter suggests trying placing flowers around your home to see how they change the mood. To experiment with color magick, you can place items of different colors around your home to help create different energies.
"Color magick is using the color spectrum and the intention of each color to invoke its magical response," says witch and art advisor Sarah Potter. In fact, you’re probably already practicing more witchcraft than you think. It's something that's incorporated in the fabric of our lives, just by virtue of making many small choices throughout the day. As a witch myself, what I find so appealing about color magick is that we use it every day, often without even noticing the ritual.