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We create fresh and unique herbal teas, bath teas, and other magical concoctions infused with love and magic. We write about herbs, health, and witchcraft. Following nature & siding with human & animal rights!

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A warming tea to help celebrate Beltane or any time you want to set your inner flame free!

Flame and flower, bloom and rise, Awaken now what softly lies. Warm my spirit, spark my soul, Ignite the fire that makes me whole. With every sip, my inner fire flows free, This is my will, so mote it be.

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Happy Tuesday (or Tiw’s Day or Mars Day)! If you’re looking to learn about a different herbal ally today, then check out my Herb of the Week blog post: https://thecauldroncreations.com/herb-of-the-week-indian-warrior

Herb of the Week: Indian Warrior | Cauldron Creations

I know, I know ... the name isn't the best but no judging.

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My four "I's" as Foundation for my Craft Yes, feeling energy, learning spells, learning protections, grounding, respecting cultural traditions, etc. are pretty fundamental when you start as a witch. But, I think there are four things that become overlooked too easily in the beginning and, sometimes, further on in our witchcraft paths.

I like calling these the four “I’s” of being a witch.

The first is “Intuition”. We forget a lot of times to listen to our intuitive queues, relying too much on asking “is it ok” or “can I” or “what do I do”. Many times, we have the answer but we have learned for so long to ignore our intuitive queues that even when our intuition is yelling at us, we still don’t listen. So, work on trusting your intuition, listening, feeling if it feels right in your gut or if it feels off.

The second “I” is “Intentions”. So you don’t have rue for a spell, use what you do have and place those intentions into it. What are your intentions for the spell, the ritual? Are they focused or are they all over the place? You can change the energy field of anything (because you’re also energy) by focusingyour intention upon it. Know it, feel it, set the focused intention.

The third is “Interest”. If doing a particular spell doesn’t excite you, doesn’t move you, doesn’t make the energy dance on your skin, why do it? For practice? How is that even worthwhile? If there’s no interest, there’s no energy and no energy means you’re just going through the motions for nothing.  Do what interests you. Does baking interest you? Do a spell or incantation to go with your baking! It just has to be something that interests you in the moment. Like, don’t make yourself do a money spell if your heart just isn’t in it. You can feel the difference in how things happen around you when you move from a place of interest - energy just flows better.

The last is “Informed”. Read, study, learn about why something is done one way and not another. Balance “Informed” with the other “I’s”. Thinking about a particular deity? Research them with multiple sources, including books. It’s just like some witches call themselves Chaos Witches without even knowing about the whole occult practice of Chaos Magick (a postmodern, results-based occult practice originating in 1970s England, centering on the idea that belief is a tool to be consciously shifted to achieve magical goals & embraces the idea that “nothing is true, everything is permitted”). But, don’t let this overrule your Intuition!  Balance, balance, balance.

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For years, I have struggled with not liking my body and face, not understanding why people looked at me and thought me beautiful. I used to think they were just being nice. Last year, I decided to make an effort to accept how I think I looked was different than how others saw me. The one thing that’s helped me is that I believe that I’m beautiful in three dimensions… because, let’s face it, we only truly get to see ourselves in two dimensions (pictures and mirrors) while others see us in 3D. Yep, that’s what I’m going with. 😊

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March 2026 Witch guide

March 2026 Witch Guide

New Moon: March 18th

First Quarter: March 25th

Full moon: March 3rd

Last Quarter: March 11th

Sabbats: Ostara- March 20th

March Storm Moon

Also known as: Chaste Moon, Hrethmonath, Lenting Moon, Lentzinmanoth, Seed Moon & Worm Moon

Element: Water

Zodiac: Pisces & Aries

Nature spirts: Air spirts, water spirts & mer-people

Deities: Artemis, Astarte, Athena, Cybele, Isis, Luna & Minerva

Animals: Boar, cougar & hedgehog

Birds: Sea crow & sea eagle

Colors: Pale green, red-violet & yellow

Trees: Alder, dogwood & honeysuckle

Herbs: Apple blossom, high John root, Irish moss, pennyroyal, wood betony & yellow dock

Flowers: Daffodil, jonquil & violet

Scents: Apple blossom & honeysuckle

Stones: Amethyst, aquamarine, bloodstone, moonstone, obsidian, onyx, red zircon & topaz

Issues, intentions & powers: Astral, banishing, beginnings, empowerment, fertility & purification

Energy: Balance, beginnings, dream work, energy breaking into the open, exploring, growth, inner development, prospering, spiritual debt & truth seeking

March’s full Moon is often called the Worm Moon. It was thought this name referred to the earthworms that appear as the soil warms in spring.

However, In the 1760s, Captain Jonathan Carver visited the Naudowessie (Dakota) & other Native American tribes & wrote that the name Worm Moon refers to a different sort of “worm”—beetle larvae—which begin to emerge from the thawing bark of trees & other winter hideouts at this time.

• Storm moon comes from heavy rains & gray skies abound — the earth is being showered with the life-giving water it needs to have a fertile & healthy growing season. This is also a time of equal parts light & darkness, so a time of balance.

This month’s full moon is a blood moon which is a full moon that coincides with a full lunar eclipse. This moon can have an unusually reddish appearance

Ostara

Known as: Alban Eilir, Lady Day, Spring Equinox & Vernal Equinox

Season: Spring

Element: Fire

Symbols: 8-Spoked wheel, butterflies, chicks, decorated baskets, eggs, feathers, hares, rabbits, seeds, shamrocks, spring flowers & sunwheels

Colors: Green, light-blue, indigo, pink, red, silver, violet, white & yellow

Oils/Incense: African violet, apple blossom, columbine, crocus, daffodil, daisy, florals, ginger, honey, honeysuckle, jasmine, jonquil, lilac, lotus, magnolia, narcissus, orange blossom, primrose, rain, rose, sage & strawberry

Animals: Bees, boar, butterflies, hare, hedgehogs, horse, rabbit, ram, sheep & snake

Birds: Chicks, cormorant, hawk, robin, sparrow & swallow

Stones: Amethyst, aquamarine, bloodstone, moonstone, red jasper & rose quartz

Mythical: Pooka & phoenix

Food: Asparagus, dairy foods, dill, eggs, fruit, honey, honey-cakes, lamb, leafy green vegetables, mead, pine nuts, pumpkin, radish, seafoods, spring onions, sprouts & sunflower seeds

Herbs/Plants: Acorn, broom, ginger, gorse, hyssop, high John root, Irish Moss, lemon grass, olive, strawberry, woodruff

Flowers: Apple blossom, columbine, crocus, daffodil, dandelion, daisy, honeysuckle, iris, jasmine, jonquil, lilac, lily, linden, orange blossom, narcissus, peony, primrose, rose, snowdrop, tansy, tulip, violet

Trees: Alder, apple, ash, birch, dogwood, hawthorn, maple, yew

Goddesses: Aphrodite, Amalthea, Ariadne, Artemis, Astarte, Athena, Blodewedd, Coatlicue, Cybele, Demeter, Diana, Eos, Epona, Flora, Freya, Gaia, Guinevere, Hera, Idunn, Iris, Ishtar, Isis, Juno, Libera, Maia, Minerva, Ostara, Persephone, Rati, Renpet, Umaj, Venus, Vesta & Vila

Gods: Adonis, Aengus MacOg, Attis, Celi, Cernunnos, Coel, Dalon ap Landu, The Dagda, Dumuzi, Eros, The Green Man, Kama, Mithras, Odin, Osiris, Ovis, Pan & Thor

Tarot cards: The Empress, The Fool, The Magician, The Priestess, Strength, Justice & The Star

Spellwork: Altar rededication, beginnings, fire magick, new employment & new projects

Issues, Intentions & Powers: Agriculture, balance, beauty, fertility, growth, life, light, love, rebirth & renewal

Ostara

Ostara gets it’s name from Eostre, however the celebration isn’t based on her even though she is said to be interpreted as the goddess of spring, fertility & the dawn. There is very little information on Eostre and none have shown up before the eighth century because of disagreements on she had Celtic or Germanic origins.

People tend to believe Ostara is an ancient holiday at it’s core with an ancient goddess, but that may not be the truth. While most gods & goddesses have many myths & stories surrounding them, the same cannot be said about Eostre

It is still up for debate whether or not this goddess ever existed or if she was revered & celebrated the ways she’s been in the more recent years.

•Like many other spring celebrations in other cultures, Ostara symbolizes fertility, rebirth & renewal. This time of year marking the beginning of the agricultural cycle when farmers would start planting seeds.

No-salt dough offering coin craft:

Spring is a wonderful start to leave offerings to nature or start an outdoor altar, it’s great way to be outside & connect with your practice. However with any outdoor working, you want to be sure whatever you leave doesn’t negatively impact the environment or critters around the area. These no salt dough coins can be a replacement both indoors & outdoors for food offering when leaving food or drinks on your altar isn’t practical.

Prep time

1 hour

Total time

1 hour

Ingredients

1/2cup of cornstarch

1cup baking soda

2/4cup water

Preparation

Step 1Preheat your oven to the lowest setting or 170 degrees F

Step 2Start by cleaning & cleansing your space

Step 3Mix the cornstarch and baking soda together in a medium/large sauce pan, using a whisk (or fork) to break up any clumps until it dissolves

Step 4Place the pan on the stove over medium-high heat

Step 5Stir until the mixture thickens with a wooden spoon

Step 6Remove from the heat immediately and turn it out on a flat surface

Step 7knead the mixture until it forms dough but be careful as it should still should be hot

Step 8Form it into a ball and wrap it in plastic so it doesn't dry out

Step 9Wait 5-10 minutes, then unwrap to knead again until the dough is smooth

Step 10Pull off a thumb sized amount of dough, roll it into a ball, then flatten it with your palm. While doing this you can say prayers of thanks or spells into them

Step 11Optional: Add runes, words of thanks, symbols, ect into the dough with a knife or toothpick

Step 12Place coins on parchment paper lined sheet pan and bake for 45 minutes, flipping half way though

Step 13Take them out and let cool on a rack if you have it. Be sure to let cool completely before storing them

Activities:

•Go on a hike/walk & look for signs of spring

• Add Ostara symbols to decorate your altar space

• Plant vegetable &/or flower seedlings indoors after blessing the seeds

• Color bight, decorate & hunt eggs

• Set your intentions for the weeks/months ahead

• Start a new class or hobby

• Create eggshell candles

• Make plans & new routines for the future

• Participate in rituals & ceremonies that connect you with energy & the life force of nature

• Have a feast with your friends &/family with sprouts & leafy greens

• Bake hot cross buns

• Clean & de-clutter your home

• Try a re-birthing/ renewing ritual

• Bring fresh flowers or plants into into the home

• Host a spring & floral themed tea party

• Make egg based food dishes & desserts

• Assist houseless individuals as most temporary shelters will soon be closing

Related festivals:

• Nowruz: March 20th-

Nowruz marks the first day of spring & renewal of nature. It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox. It is also celebrated as the beginning of the new year by people all around the world for over 3,000 years in the Balkans, the Black Sea Basin, the Caucasus, Central Asia, the Middle East & other regions.

It promotes values of peace & solidarity between generations & within families as well as reconciliation & neighborliness. Nowruz plays a significant role in strengthening the ties among peoples based on mutual respect & the ideals of peace and good neighborliness.

Traditional customs of Nowruz include fire & water, ritual dances, gift exchanges, reciting poetry, symbolic objects & more; these customs differ between the diverse peoples & countries that celebrate the festival.

• Holi: March 4th-

Holi is a popular & significant Hindu festival celebrated as the The festival of colors, Love &Spring. It commemorates eternal and divine love of the deities Radha & Krishna. Additionally, the day signifies the triumph of good over evil, as it celebratess the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha over Hiranyakashipu. Holi originated & is predominantly celebrated in the Indian subcontinent, but has also spread to other regions of Asia & parts of the Western world through the Indian diaspora.

The festival has many purposes; most prominently, it celebrates the beginning of spring. In 17th century literature, it was identified as a festival that celebrated agriculture, commemorated good spring harvests & the fertile land. It’s believed to be a time to enjoying spring’s abundant colours & say farewell to winter. To many Hindus, Holi festivities mark an occasion to reset & renew ruptured relationships, end conflicts, & rid themselves of accumulated emotional impurities from the past

It also has a religious purpose, symbolically signified by the legend of Holika. The night before Holi, bonfires are lit in a ceremony known as Holika Dahan (burning of Holika) or Little Holi. People gather near fires, sing & dance. The next day, Holi, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, or Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated.

•Easter: April 5th-

Also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival & cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. It is the culmination of the Passion of Jesus Christ, preceded by Lent (or Great Lent), a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, & penance.

Easter traditions vary across the Christian world & include sunrise services or late-night vigils, exclamations & exchanges of Paschal greetings, flowering the cross & the decoration and the communal breaking of Easter eggs (a symbol of the empty tomb) among many others. The Easter lily is a symbol of the resurrection in Western Christianity traditionally decorates the chancel area of churches on this day & for the rest of Eastertide. Additional customs that have become associated with Easter & are observed by both Christians & some non-Christians include Easter parades, communal dancing, the Easter Bunny & egg hunting.

Other celebrations:

• Festival of Luna: March 31st-

Is a feast day honoring the Goddess Luna who is seen as the divine embodiment of the Moon.

The Temple of Luna was a temple on the Aventine Hill in Rome, dedicated to Luna, the moon goddess. Its dedication was celebrated on March 31st, thus the celebration.

According to Tacitus, it was built by king Servius Tullius. However, the first confirmed reference to a temple to Luna dates to 182 BC & refers to one of its doors being knocked off its posts by a miraculous blast of air & shot into the back of the Temple of Ceres. That account probably places the temple at the north end of the hill, just above porta Trigemina. The temple was struck by lightning around the time of the death of Cinna, as was the temple of Ceres. After the destruction of Corinth, Lucius Mummius Achaicus dedicated some of his spoils from the city to this temple. It was destroyed in the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD & not rebuilt.

Sources:

Farmersalmanac .com

Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kines

Wikipedia

Encyclopedia Britannica

A Witch’s Book of Correspondences by Viktorija Briggs

Encyclopedia britannica

Llewellyn 2026 magical almanac Practical magic for everyday living

Llewellyn’s Sabbats Almanac 2026

Llewellyn’s Sabbat Essentials: Ostara

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Friday the 13th...She's not "unlucky"... ... She's powerful!

Friday the 13th carries a deep current of feminine magic because it weaves together goddess energy with the sacred cycles of transformation. Friday belongs to love and enchantment — tied to goddesses like Freya and Venus/Aphrodite — while the number 13 mirrors the 13 lunar (and menstrual) cycles we move through each year. That’s intuition. That’s creation. That’s raw, embodied feminine power.

Here’s why this day hums the way it does:

Goddess Energy (Friday) Friday is named for Freya (or Frigg), and it has long been associated with love, fertility, sensuality, and magic. In old lore, it was even said to be a night when witches gathered. There’s a softness to it — but also a quiet strength.

Lunar & Feminine Cycles (13) Thirteen aligns with the moon’s rhythm. Thirteen cycles of waxing and waning. Thirteen reminders that we are meant to ebb and flow. It speaks to intuition, inner knowing, and the sacred dance of death and rebirth that nature moves through again and again.

Reclaiming What Was Feared Later Christian and patriarchal traditions labeled Friday the 13th as “unlucky” or even “Satanic” in an effort to push aside pagan practices and feminine-centered spirituality. But many of us see it differently. We see it as sacred. Potent. A day to reclaim what was once suppressed.

Transformation In tarot, the 13th card is Death — and she is not about literal endings. She’s about shedding skin. About necessary change. About clearing space so something new can root and bloom.

So instead of fearing Friday the 13th, many modern witches lean in. We use it for protection work, strengthening intuition, deep manifestation, and honoring the Divine Feminine in all her forms.

It’s not a day of bad luck. It’s a day of power.

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The Lymphatic System: The Unsung Guardian of Your Health

Have you ever felt puffy, sluggish, or just off without knowing why? It could be your lymphatic system. Many people don't even know that this system exists extensively throughout our bodies but I'm willing to bet that most people have heard of lymph nodes. This is one of the most important systems in our bodies to cleanse out toxins, to support a healthy immune system, and to give us overall vitality (the state of being strong and active; energetic). When this system flows well, we feel amazing!

So, what IS the Lymphatic System?

The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes, and organs that moves a fluid called "lymph" throughout the body like a natural drainage and detoxing system. This system works alongside your circulatory system but, unlike your heart, there's no pump. It relies on your muscle movement and breathing to move lymph through your body. The largest organ of this system is the Thymus gland which is located behind your breastbone (aka sternum). The Thymus gland is super important as it helps monitor for pathogens and contributes to developing the body's adaptive immune response (especially during childhood). The Thymus gland is where lymphatic vessels leave to drain the lymph into the brachiocephalic, tracheobronchial, and parasternal lymph nodes. From there, the lymph gets filtered/cleansed, goes into the thoracic ducts to then return to the bloodstream via the subclavian veins.

What is lymph exactly?

It's a colorless fluid containing white blood cells, which bathes the tissues and drains through the lymphatic system into the bloodstream. This fluid also consists of:

Waste and toxins

Immune cells

Excess fluids

Why does the Lymphatic System Matter?

A healthy lymphatic system supports:

Immune function – helps your body fight off illness because, like I said previously, it carries white blood cells

Detoxification – clears cellular waste and toxins from muscle use, sickness, foods, tattoos, etc.

Fluid balance – reduces swelling and stagnation (like when you eat too many salty foods)

Energy levels – supports overall vitality because it removes the stagnation and helps the body operate in a balanced state

What are the signs that your Lymphatic System Needs Support?

When lymph becomes sluggish, you might notice puffiness/swelling, brain fog, fatigue, frequent illness, skin issues, joint pains, muscle aches, etc. Here's a short list of symptoms that you might experience:

Limbs that feel heavy

Swollen lymph nodes (like in the neck or armpits)

Waking up puffy

Slow recovery from illness

Dull or congested skin (skin that feels bumpy, rough, or looks dull due to clogged pores)

Joint or muscle pains (an achiness that doesn't have any explanation for)

What are some simple ways that you can support your Lymph Flow?

1. Move Your Body: Gentle movement like walking, stretching, or rebounding helps stimulate lymph flow.

2. Stay Hydrated: Lymph is fluid—hydration keeps it moving.

3. Deep Breathing: Breathing acts like a pump for your lymphatic system so take deep breaths into your lower abdomen and exhale fully a few times a day.

4. Herbal Support:

Cleavers (a classic lymph mover)

Red clover

Calendula

Burdock root

Figwort (traditional lymphatic support)

5. Dry Brushing or Massage: Encourages circulation and movement of lymph. When I was in massage school, we learned this technique and I still use it today to help my lymphatic system. If you don't have a dry brush, you can use your hands. The trick to this is to stroke or brush toward your Thymus gland (remember it sits behind your breastbone). Why? To help push the lymph back to the lymph nodes to get filtered (see above discussion about the Thymus gland).

Lymph-Supporting Tea Blends

One of the gentlest and most nourishing ways to support the lymphatic system is through herbal teas. These plants work slowly and in harmony with the body, encouraging movement, cleansing, and balance over time.

Below are a couple of blend ideas centered around traditional lymph-supporting herbs. Use about 1 tbsp of dry herbs combined total (more if fresh) per 8oz of hot water and make sure to steep for at least 15 minutes. This isn't a one-and-done but requires consistency over time:

Lymph Flow Infusion

A soft, daily blend to encourage gentle movement and clearing.

Ingredients:

Cleavers

Calendula

Red Clover

Nettle

Why it works: Cleavers is one of the most beloved herbs for lymphatic support, traditionally used to encourage flow and reduce stagnation. Calendula and red clover bring gentle cleansing and skin-supportive properties, while nettle nourishes the body with minerals.

Radiant Blend

A slightly deeper blend for when things feel more stuck or sluggish.

Ingredients:

Burdock Root

Red Clover

Calendula

Orange Peel

Figwort

Why it works: Burdock root is known for its affinity with the blood and lymph, helping the body clear buildup over time. Red clover continues to support detox pathways, while calendula keeps things moving gently. Orange peel adds a touch of brightness and supports digestion—another key piece of overall detoxification. Figwort has been used traditionally for lymphatic support (along with other benefits - check out my blog post about it).

Remember...

Herbal support for the lymphatic system isn’t about forcing or quick fixes. It’s about encouraging flow, softening stagnation, and working with the body’s natural rhythms. Pair your teas with movement, hydration, and rest, and you create a powerful foundation for whole-body wellness and a better balanced lymphatic system.

A Final Note about Tattoos and the Lymphatic System...

I mentioned above "tattoos" in the "Detoxification" section and I wanted to expand upon that a little. The body recognizes that there is something foreign there (your tattoo) and the lymphatic system will try to "cleanse" it from the body in-between the white blood cells called "macrophages". Macrophages envelope the foreign matter and keep it localized during its lifecycle but when it dies, some of the "ink" is lost before another macrophage takes over. This is where the lymphatic system comes in. This process is one of the reasons why tattoos fade. This leads to accumulation of pigments in the lymph nodes which overtaxes the lymphatic system for some people and results in long-term, visible pigment accumulation in lymph nodes. This can cause chronic inflammation, potential immune system strain, and, in some cases, an increased, though generally low, risk of lymphomas. I'm not telling you this to scare you but if you do have tattoos and you have chronic inflammation, you may want to get into a daily practice of supporting your lymphatic system with movement, more hydration, and maybe one of the teas I mentioned above.

Be well and take care of your body because it's the only one you've got in this lifetime!

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Herb of the Week: Figwort

This week's herb is one called Figwort (scrophularia nodosa) and it's sometimes called Knotted Figwort or Woodland Figwort. If you look at the photos above, you can see that its flower does resemble a fig, right? So, what is Figwort and what does it do? Well, read on!

Figwort is a potent traditional medicinal and can be toxic (nausea, vomiting, dizziness) in high doses but, used expertly, it is an amazing ally for the lymphatic system, the skin, and as a detoxing herb. It's considered a strong anti-inflammatory and a mild diuretic. It's been used for a long time as a way to help ease gout, rheumatism, and arthritis because it contains an ingredient called "iridoid glycosides" that makes it an effective pain treatment for those conditions. For the skin, it's also been called the "skin herb" as it's very helpful in treating eczema, psoriasis, rashes, acne, boils, and bruises due to its ability to decrease inflammation and promote healing, taken both internally and topically. For the lymphatic system, it's used to reduce swelling of lymph nodes and promotes detoxification of impurities that sometimes get stuck in those nodes. (Note: I'll be writing a blog post soon about the lymphatic system because I don't think enough people understand or know much about it.) Medicinally, this herb isn't flashy but it works slowly, deeply, and persistently.

Have you ever heard of the Doctrine of Signatures? This states that things that look like body parts or organs are perfect to bring a healthy balance to those when they need support. The most common example is walnuts which look like brains and are actually healthy for the brain. Historically, Figwort's scientific name is linked to its traditional use in treating scrofula, a form of tuberculosis causing swollen neck lymph nodes based on this doctrine and now we know that it does, indeed, help the lymphatic system.

Use it in a tincture or infusion (but beware that it is a very bitter herb) or as salves or washes for the skin. Like most herbs, this is best used over time than as a quick fix. What other herbs can you blend with Figwort? Try a blend with all or a couple of these: cleavers, burdock root, calendula, nettles.

Now, what does it do for your witchcraft practice? Since this is a very powerful healing ally, one can use it in protection and healing rituals. Traditionally, it was used as a protective measure against witchcraft! There are folkloric uses of people hanging this around the necks of cows to protect them from sickness and evil. So, use this as protection from the "evil eye" in your practice.

Let me know if you're interested in also learning more about the Doctrine of Signatures! Have you ever heard of this herb before now? Does the "toxic in large doses" scare you away from trying this herb? Let me know in the comments.