Wood avens is a plant and an herb.
- botanical information
- origin
- astrological correspondences
- magick correspondences and uses
- health care
- traditional Western medicine
- modern herbal healing
botanical information:
Botanical name: Geum urbanum
Common name: avens, colewort, herb bennet, St. Benedict’s herb, wood avens
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Family: Rosaceae (rose)
origin:
Origin: Europe and the Middle East
astrological correspondences:
Astrological planet: Jupiter
magickal correspondences and uses:
Incense: Avens incense or herb is appropriate for burning in love spells, such as the Aphrodite New Moon love spell, Hecate black candle love spell, or Isis Full Moon love spell.
Gender: masculine (traditional western European magickal gender)
Magickal uses: protection from evil spirits; protection from rabid dogs; protection from snakes
Love spells: Avens flowers are appropriate for use in love spells, such as the Aphrodite New Moon love spell.
Magickal substitutions: Rosemary usually may be safely substituted for any herb in magick spells and rituals. Roses may safely be substituted for any flower.
Magical Uses  Exorcism, Purification, Love
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health care uses:
Health Notice: Attempting to be an amateur doctor is potentially dangerous to your health. This web page is not professional medical advice. Nothing on this website should be considered as a substitute or replacement for professional medical advice. Persons should seek the advice of qualified health providers. Self-medication should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care. Please confirm all self-medication with your doctor or health care professional. See the article on healing for recommended healers.
traditional medicine:
Traditional Medicine: While many traditional practices have been scientifically verified, some are now known to be dangerous. Seek the advice of qualified health care providers.
Traditional European Medicine: Treatment for poison (not scientifically supported). Treatment for dog bites (not scientifically supported). Austrain botanist Paracelsus (1493-1541) claimed wood avens was useful for treating catarrh, liver disease, and stomach upsets. (not scientifically supported).
herbal healing:
May be useful for treating diarrhoea, halitosis (bad breath), heart disease, and mouth ulcers. May be useful in preventing colic.
Some herbs may be poisonious under some conditions. Exercise appropriate care.
Wild gathering: Avoid wild gathering. Some plants are endangered species. Some plants can be toxic just by touch. Even experts can make deadly misidentifications of wild plants. Please grow your own herbs in your own goddess garden (or window boxes).
See also: herbs
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