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Pictured above: The cells in which the accused were held while awaiting execution.

On June 1st, 1675 during an 8-year hysteria of witch-hunting in Sweden, 71 people were beheaded and burned. 65 women and 6 men.

1/5 of the women in the region were killed.

The Background

The Torsåker Witch Trials occurred from late 1674 to 1675, in the Torsåker Parish, Sweden. These trials are notable for being the largest witch trials to happen in Det Stora oväsendet (The Great Noise), Sweden’s title for a mass hysteria that lasted from 1668 and 1676 which lead to the death of 300 individuals on the basis of witchcraft. (It’s important to note that around 100 others lost their lives for witchcraft prior to this period, over the span of many years, but this time is notable as being a hysteria because of the sheer volume of deaths in such a short period.

At the time Sweden did not have a separation of church and state, which can partially explain how such a series of events came to be. The first trial of Märet Jonsdotter in Dalarna, 1668, was the event that is thought to have sent things spiralling. The minister of Ytterlännas parish, Laurentius Hornæus, was instructed by Johannes Wattrangius of Torsåker parish, to deal with the sudden explosion of witch hysteria in Torsåker.

The Accusations

Most of the ‘witnesses’ were children. The main point Hornæus pushed was that witches had abducted the children and taken them to Blåkulla, a meadow of Swedish folklore in which the devil held a court during a sabbat. Hornæus tortured the children in order to gain statements. Some of his punishments involved whipping, bathing the children in ice-cold water, even putting them in an oven and threatening to bake them. Some of the children were later found with their throats cut.

“His grandson, Jöns Hornæus, who wrote down the story in 1735 after it was dictated by his grandmother, Laurentius Hornæus’ wife Britta Rufina, was quoted as saying: “I remember some of these witnesses, who by these methods were in lack of health for the rest of their lives”. He adds that children were still, sixty years afterwards, afraid to go near the house where his grandfather lived.” (Source)

Even though around a hundred individuals of both sexes were accused by the children, mostly women took the fall. Many managed to escape death by being pregnant, running away or bribing the courts.

The Day Of Execution

Several months after the initial detainment and accusations of the victims, a sermon was held in Torsåker church. The 71 accused were lead to the place of execution. By this point, many of them were so malnourished from being refused food that their relatives had to carry them to their deaths.

The accused were decapitated, stripped naked, then burned at the stake.

Jöns Hornæus describes the execution in his book, where he wrote down the exact words of his grandmother who was a witness to the scene.

“Then they began to understand what would happen. Cries to heaven rose of vengeance over those who caused their innocent deaths, but no cries and no tears would help. Parents, men and brothers held a fence of pikes. (By which she meant that the men of the village, the family members of the prisoners, surrounded the prisoners with weapons) They were driven, seventy-one of them, of which only two could sing a psalm, which they repeated when they walked as soon as it ended. Many fainted on the way out of weakness and death wish, and those were carried by their families up until the place of execution, which was in the middle in the parish, half a mile from all the three churches, and called “The Mountain of the Stake.” (Source)

“Här brann häxbål 1675. Kvinnor dog, män dömde. Tidens tro drabbar människan.” A small memorial exists in Torsåker to this day. I am currently learning Swedish but I am fairly new to it, so please forgive any mistakes in this translation and feel free to post a better version if you are Swedish.

“Here burned a witchpyre (stake?), 1675.

Women died

Men judged

The faith of time

affects mankind.”

Sources:

In Swedish

http://www.norrlandmagic.se/landskap/ångermanland/häxorna-i-torsåker-26940588

http://web.comhem.se/lienn/torsakerhaxor.htm  

In English

http://www.hhogman.se/witch-trials-sweden.htm

http://spangenhelm.com/largest-witch-trial-swedish-history/ 

http://www.witchcraftandwitches.com/trials_torsaker.html

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Hedge Witch, requested by anon

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Random

I was sitting at a restaurant minding my own, completely content having a wonderful day (like always) if I were smaller I would be swinging my feet eating straight deliciousness then suddenly I hear behind me a kiddo singing fergie, when her mom asked why are you singing that? the kid replied “I don’t know, I just have oldies stuck in my head” then without warning mid drinkI sprayed my drink all over and was think what the hell? I’m not that old am I? After that I looked around as people were staring needless to say I walk out snickering and thinking that actually happened

[spookymulde-r]

I don’t know how many tumblr witches know, this could be old news, but I found that this is the best place to get jars/bottles to feed my obsession! They have a bunch of different colors, but most of them are clear. They have different shapes and such, and they’re very very cheap, even the jugs !! In their FAQ they said it’s fine to even order just 1 bottle at a time, even though most people order a bunch at once. It’s honestly the best deal on high quality bottles and jars that I’ve found so far! I would honestly skip Amazon and go straight here. 10/10!

https://www.specialtybottle.com

[idiotmidheaven]

“Good morning“ potion

For when you don’t want your day to cause any problems.

You will need:

black tea for energy and strength to survive the day

honey to sweeten the challenges

lemon to neutralize any negativity

Brew the tea. Add other ingredients. Hold the mug in your hands and chant:

“The rising sun ends the night,

let this day be just as bright”

Close the spell with a smile. You’ve got this!

[dankmemes]

[hlloywood]

[mossytreeelf-blog]

Herbs : What to do with them.

When you are growing your own herbs to harvest or buying fresh and green, you need to know what part of the herb you really need to be working with. People generally focus on the leaves, but with some parts the leaves are not what you’re going to need for that spell and it can go wonky.

When you are working with lavender, chamomile, dill or chives the parts you need to be harvesting are the flowers or petals. Use the rest of the plant as compost or make a tea for your plants rather than throwing it away. (Except for the chives, the leaves are still useable.)

If you’re using herbs like rosemary, thyme, lemongrass, mint, basil, oregano, sage, tarragon, bay and parsley then you will be drying the leaves for use.

Now for these next few, you will be using the seeds; whether it be crushed or whole the seeds are the important part here. These will be coriander, fennel, cumin, mustard and anise.

If you have any questions feel free to ask.

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Basic Herbalism Correspondence

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), herbalism is the use of crude plant material such as leaves, flowers, fruit, seed, stems, wood, bark, roots, rhizomes or other plant parts, which may be entire, fragmented or powdered. The term herbalism refers to the long historical use of these medicines to support the healing function of the body. Because of the long tradition of using botanicals to promote health, the use of herbs is well established and widely acknowledged to be safe and effective. Ultimately everything has energy, and that energy has its own properties. Many plants, herbs and trees have inherent magical abilities and powers to heal.  They offer their powers and benefits to the knowledgeable Witch. The world of Herbalism is vast to say the least, and mastering this skill takes a lot of time and research. Below is a master post of some of the more common plants and herbs along with their corresponding properties.

NOTE: I do not encourage anyone to replace modern medicine with herbalism. If you are truly sick, and need to go to the doctor, GO TO THE DOCTOR. Also, be sure to do your research and educate yourself on the possible dangers of some plants. Some are very toxic, some may cause allergic reactions (I learned that the hard way with eucalyptus).  I highly recommend investing in some reading material to have as a reference. My personal choice being “Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs” by Scott Cunningham.

Acacia: Protection, Psychic Powers, Money and Love Spells

Adam & Eve Roots : Love, Happiness

Adders Tongue : Healing

African Violet : Spirituality, Protection

Agaric : Fertility

Agrimony : Protection, Sleep

Ague Root : Protection

Alfalfa : Prosperity, Anti-Hunger, Money

Alkanet : Purification, Prosperity

Allspice : Money, Luck, Healing

Almond : Money, Prosperity, Wisdom

Aloe : Protection, Luck

Aloes, Wood : Love, Spirituality

Althea : Protection, Psychic Powers

Alyssum : Protection, Moderating Anger

Amaranth : Healing Heartbreak, Protection, Invisibility,

Anemone : Health, Protection, Healing

Angelica : Exorcism, Protection, Healing, Visions

Anise : Protection, Purification, Youth

Apple : Love, Healing, Garden Magic, Immortality

Apricot : Love

Arabic Gum : Spirituality, Purify Negativity and Evil

Arbutus : Exorcism, Protection

Asafoetida : Exorcism, Purification, Protection

Ash : Protection, Prosperity, Sea Rituals, Health

Aspen : Eloquence, Anti-Theft

Aster : Love

Avens : Exorcism, Purification, Love

Avocado : Love, Lust, Beauty

Bachelor’s Buttons : Love

Balm, Lemon : Love, Success, Healing

Balm of Gilead : Love, Manifestations, Protection, Healing

Bamboo : Protection, Luck, Hex-Breaking, Wishes

Banana : Fertility, Potency, Prosperity

Banyan : Luck. Happiness

Barley : Love, Healing, Protection

Basil : Love, Exorcism, Wealth, Flying, Protection

Bay : Protection, Psychic Powers, Healing, Purification, Strength

Bean : Protection, Exorcism, Wart Charming,

Reconciliation, Potency, Love

Bedstraw, Fragrant : Love

Beech : Wishes

Beet : love

Belladonna : Astral Projection, Visions **TOXIC**

Benzoin : Purification, Prosperity

Bergamot, Orange : Money, Success

Be-Still : Luck

Betony, Wood : Protection, Purification, Love

Birch : Protection, Exorcism, Purification and Cleansing

Bistort : Psychic Powers, Fertility

Bittersweet : Protection, Healing

Blackberry : Healing, Money, Protection

Bladderwrack : Protection, Sea Spells, Wind Spells,

Money, Psychic Powers

Bleeding Heart : Love

Bloodroot : Love, Protection, Purification

Bluebell : Luck, Truth

Blueberry : Protection

Blue Flag : Money

Bodhi : Fertility, Protection, Wisdom, Meditation

Boneset : Protection, Exorcism

Borage : Courage, Psychic Powers

BrackenBrazil NutBriony : Image Magic, Money, Protection

Bromeliad : Protection, Money

Broom : Purification, Protection, Wind Spells, Divination

Buchu : Psychic Powers, Prophetic Dreams

Buckthorn : Protection, Exorcism, Wishes, Legal Matters

Cabbage : Luck

Cactus : Protection, Chastity

Calamus : Luck, Healing, Money, Protection

Camellia -Riches

Camphor : Chastity, Health, Divination

Caper : Potency, Lust, Luck

Carawy : Protection, Lust, Health, Anti-Theft, Mental Powers

Cardamon : Lust, Love

Carnation : Protection, Strength, Healing

Carob : Protection, Health

Carrot : Fertility, Lust

Cascara Sagrada : Legal Matters, Money, Protection,

Cashew : Money

Castor : Protection

Catnip : Cat Magic, Love, Beauty, Happiness

Cat Tail : Lust

Cedar : Healing, Purification, Money, Protection

Celandine : Protection, Escape, Happiness, Legal Matters

Celery : Mental Powers, Lust, Psychic Powers

Centaury : Snake Removing

Chamomile : Money, Sleep, Love, Purification

Cherry : Love, Divination

Chestnut : Love

Chickweed : Fertility, Love

Chicory : Removing Obstacles, Invisibility, favors, Frigidity

Chili pepper : Fidelity, Hex Breaking, Love

China Berry : Luck, Change

Chrysanthemum : Protection

Cinchona : Luck, Protection

Cinnamon : Spirituality, Success, Healing, Power,

Psychic Powers, Lust, Protection, Love

Cinquefoil : Money, Protection, Prophetic Dreams, Sleep

Cloth of Gold : Understand Animal Languages

Clove : Protection, Exorcism, Love, Money

Daffodil : Love, Fertility, Luck

Daisy : Lust, Luck

Damiana : Lust, Love, Visions

Dandelion : Divination, Wishes, Calling Spirits

Datura : Hex Breaking, Sleep, Protection

Deerstongue : Lust, Psychic Powers

Devils Bit : Exorcism, Love, Protection, Lust

Devils Shoestring : Protection, Gambling, Luck, Power, Employment

Dill : Protection, Money, Lust, Luck

Dittany of Crete : Manifestations, Astral Projection

Dock : Healing, Fertility, Money

Dodder : Love, Divination, Knot Magic

Dogbane : Love

Dogwood : Wishes, Protection

Dragons Blood : Love, Protection, Exorcism, Potency

Dulse : Lust, Harmony

Dutchmans Breeches : Love

Ebony : Protection, Power

Echinacea : Strengthening Spells

Edelweiss : Invisibility, Bullet-Proofing

Elder : Exorcism, Protection, Healing, Prosperity, Sleep

Elecampane : Love, Protection, Psychic Powers

Elm : Love

Endive : Lust, Love

Eryngo : Travelers Luck, Peace, Lust, Love

Eucalyptus : Healing, Protection

Euphorbia : Purification, Protection

Eyebright : Mental Powers, Psychic Power

Fennel : Protection, Healing, Purification

Fenugreek : Money

Fern : Rain Making, Protection, Luck, Riches,

Eternal Youth, Health, Exorcism

Feverfew : Protection

Fig : Divination, Fertility, Love

Figwort : Health, Protection

Flax : Money, Protection, Beauty, Psychic Powers, Healing

Fleabane : Exorcism, Protection, Chastity

Foxglove : Protection

Frankincense : Protection, Exorcism, Spirituality

Fumitory : Money, Exorcism

Fuzzy Weed : Love, Hunting

Galangal : Protection, Lust, Health, Money,

Psychic Powers, Hex-Breaking

Gardenia : Love, Peace, Healing, Spirituality

Garlic : Protection, Healing, Exorcism, Lust, Anti-Theft

Gentian : Love, Power

Geranium : Fertility, Health, Love, Protection

Ginger : Love, Money, Success, Power

Ginseng : Love, Wishes, Healing, Beauty, Protection, Lust

Goats Rue : Healing, Health

Goldenrod : Money, Divination

Golden Seal : Healing, Money

Gorse : Protection, Money

Gotu Kola : Meditation

Gourd : Protection

Grain : Protection

Grains of Paradise : Lust, Luck, Love, Money, Wishes

Grape : Fertility, Garden Magic, Mental Powers, Money

Grass : Psychic Powers, Protection

Ground Ivy : Divination

Groundsel : Health, Healing

Hawthorn : Fertility, Chastity, Fishing Magic, Happiness

Hazel : Luck, Fertility, Anti-Lightning, Protection, Wishes

Heather : Protection, Rain Making, Luck

Heliotrope : Exorcism, Prophetic Dreams, Healing,

Wealth, Invisibility

Hellebore, Black : Protection ****TOXIC***

Hemlock : Destroy Sexual Drive ***TOXIC***

Hemp : Healing, Love, Vision, Meditation

Henbane : Love Attraction ***TOXIC***

Henna : Healing

Hibiscus : Lust, Love, Divination

Hickory : Legal Matters

High John the Conqueror : Money, Love, Success, Happiness

Holly : Protection, Anti-Lightning, Luck, Dream Magic, Balance

Honesty : Money, Repelling Monsters

Honeysuckle : Money, Psychic Powers, Protection

Hops : Healing, Sleep

Horehound : Protection, Mental Powers, Exorcism,

Horse Chestnut : Money, Healing

Horseradish : Purification, Exorcism

Horsetail : Snake Charming, Fertility

Houndstongue : Tying Dog’s Tongues

Houseleek : Luck, Protection, Love

Huckleberry : Luck, Protection, Dream Magic, Hex Breaking

Hyacinth : Love, Protection, Happiness

Hydrangea : Hex Breaking

Hyssop : Purification, Protection

Indian Paint Brush : Love

Iris : Purification, Wisdom

Irish Moss : Money, Luck, Protection

Ivy : Protection, Healing

Jasmine : Love, Money, Prophetic Dreams

Jobs Tears : Healing, Wishes, Luck

Joe-Pye Weed : Love, Respect

Juniper : Protection, Anti-Theft, Love, Exorcism, Health

Kava-Kave : Visions, Protection, Luck

Knotweed : Binding, Health

Lady’s mantle : Love

Lady’s slipper : Protection

Larch : Protection, Anti-Theft

Larkspur : Health, Protection

Lavender : Love, Protection, Sleep, Chastity,

Longevity, Purification, Happiness, Peace

Leek : Love, Protection, Exorcism

Lemon : Longevity, Purification, Love, Friendship

Lemongrass : Repel snakes, Lust, Psychic Powers

Lemon Verbena : Purification, Love

Lettuce : Chastity, Protection, Love, Divination, Sleep

Licorice : Love, Lust, Fidelity

Life Everlasting : Longevity, Health, Healing

Lilac : Exorcism, Protection, Beauty

Lily : Protection, Breaking Love spells

Lily of the Valley : Mental Powers, Happiness

Lime : Healing, Love, Protection

Linden : Protection, Immortality, Luck, Love, Sleep

Liquidamber : Protection

Liverwort : Protection

Liverwort : Love

Looestrife : Peace, Protection

Lotus : Protection, Lock-Opening

Lovage : Love

Love Seed : Love, Friendship

Lucky Hand : Employment, Luck, Protection, Money, Travel

Mace : Psychic Powers, Mental Powers

Maguey : Lust

Magnolia : Fidelity

Mahogany, Mountain : Anti-Lightning

Maidenhair : Beauty, Love

Male Fern : Luck, Love

Mallow : Love, Protection, Exorcism

Mandrake : Protection, Love, Money, Fertility, Health

Maple : Love, Longevity, Money

Marigold : Protection, Prophetic Dreams,

Business and Legal Matters, Psychic Powers

Marjoram : Protection, Love, Happiness, Health, Money, Healing

Master Wort : Strength, Courage, Protection

Mastic : Psychic Powers, Manifestations, Lust

May Apple : Money

Meadow Rue : Divination

Meadowsweet : Love, Divination, Peace, Happiness

Mesquite : Healing

Mimosa : Protection, Love, Prophetic Dreams, Purification

Mint : Money, Love, Luck, Healing, Exorcism, Travel, Protection

Mistletoe : Protection, Love, Hunting, Fertility, Health, Exorcism

Molukka : Protection

Moonwort : Money, Love

Moss : Luck, Money

Mugwort : Strength, Psychic Powers, Protection,

Prophetic Dreams, Healing, Astral Projection

Mulberry : Protection, Strength

Mullein : Courage, Protection, Health, Love, Divination, Exorcism

Mustard : Fertility, Protection, Mental Powers

Myrrh : Protection, Exorcism, Healing, Spirituality

Myrtle : Love, Fertility, Youth, Peace, Money

Nettle : Exorcism, Protection, Healing, Lust

Norfolk Island Pine : Protection, anti hunger

Nuts : Fertility, Prosperity, Love, Luck

Oak : Protection, Health, Money, Healing, Potency, Fertility, Luck

Oats : Money

Olive : Healing, Peace, Fertility, Potency, Protection, Lust

Onion : Protection, Exorcism, Healing, Money,

Prophetic Dreams, Lust

Orange : Love, Divination, Luck, Money

Orchid : Love

Oregon Grape : Money, Prosperity

Orris Root : Love, Protection, Divination

Palm, Date : Fertility, Potency

Pansy : Love, Rain Magic, Love, Divination

Papaya : Love, Protection

Papyrus : Protection

Parosela : Hunting

Parsley : Love, Protection, Purification

Passion Flower : Peace, Sleep, Friendship

Patchouly : Money, Fertility, Lust

Pea : Money, Love

Peach : Love, Exorcism, Longevity, Fertility, Wishes

Pear : Lust, Love

Pecan : Money, Employment

Pennyroyal : Strength, Protection, Peace

Peony : Protection, Exorcism

Pepper : Protection, Exorcism

Peppermint : Purification, Sleep, Love, Healing, Psychic Powers

Pepper Tree : Purification, Healing, Protection

Periwinkle : Love, Lust, Mental Powers, Money, Protection

Persimmon : Changing Sex, Healing, Luck

Plot Weed : Protection

Pimento : Love

Pimpernel : Protection, Health

Pine : Healing, Fertility, Protection, Exorcism, Money

Pineapple : Luck, Money, Chastity

Pipsissewa : Money, Spirit Calling

Quassia : Love

Quince : Protection, Love, Happiness

Radish : Protection, Lust

Ragweed : Courage

Ragwort : Protection

Raspberry : Protection, Love

Rattlesnake Root : Protection, Money

Rhubarb : Protection, Fidelity

Rice : Protection, Rain, Fertility, Money

Roots : Protection, Power, Divination

Rose : Love, Psychic Powers, Healing, Love, Divination, Luck, Protection

Rosemary : Protection, Love, Lust, Mental Powers,

Exorcism, Purification, Healing, Sleep, Youth

Rowan : Psychic Powers, Healing, Protection, Power, Success

Rue : Healing, Health, Mental Powers, Exorcism, Love

Rye : Love, Fidelity

Saffron : Love, Healing, Happiness, Wind Raising,

Lust, Strength, Psychic Powers.

Sage : Immortality, Longevity, Wisdom, Protection, Wishes

Sagebrush : Purification, Exorcism

St.Johns Wort : Health, Power, Protection, Strength,

Love, Divination, Happiness

Sandalwood : Protection, Healing, Exorcism, Spirituality

Sarsaparilla : Love, Money

Sassafras : Health, Money

Savory, Summer : Mental Powers

Scullcap : Love, Fidelity, Peace

Senna : Love

Sesame : Money. Lust

Shallot : Purification

Skunk Cabbage : Legal Matters

Slippery Elm : Halts Gossip

Sloe : Exorcism, Protection

Snakeroot : Luck Money

Snakeroot/black : Love, Lust, Money

Snapdragon : Protection

Solomons Seal : Protection, Exorcism

Sorrel Wood : Healing, Health

Southern Wood : Love, Lust, Protection

Spanish Moss : Protection

Spearmint : Healing, Love, Mental Powers

SpiderWort : Love

Spikenard : Love

Squill : Money, Protection, Hex Breaking

Star, Anise : Psychic Powers, Luck

Stillengia : Psychic Powers

Straw : Luck, Image Magic

Strawberry : Love, Luck

Sugar Cane : Love, Lust

Sumbul : Love, Luck, Health, Psychic Powers

Sunflower : Fertility, Wishes, Health, Wisdom

Sweetgrass : Calling Spirits

Tamarind : Love

Tamarisk : Exorcism, Protection

Tansy : Health, Longevity

Tea : Riches, Courage, Strength

Thistle : Strength, Protection, Hex Breaking, Healing

Thistle, Holy : Purification, Hex Breaking

Thistle, Milk : Snake Enraging

Thyme : Health, Healing, Sleep, Psychic Powers,

Love, Purification, Courage

Toadflax : Protection, Hex Breaking

Toadstool : Rain Making

Tobacco : Healing, Purification

Turmeric : Purification

Turnip : Protection, Ending Relationships

Urva Ursa : Psychic Workings

Valerian : Love, Sleep, Purification, Protection

Vanilla : Love, Lust, Mental Powers

Venus Flytrap : Protection, Love

Vervain : Love, Protection, Purification, Peace,

Money, Youth, Chastity, Sleep, Healing

Vetch, Giant : Fidelity

Vetivert : Love, Hex Breaking, Luck, Money, Anti-Theft

Violet : Protection, Luck, Love, Lust, Wishes, Peace, Healing

Wahoo : Hex-breaking, Courage, Success

Walnut : Health, Mental Powers, Infertility, Wishes

Wax Plant : Protection

Wheat : Fertility, Money

Willow : Love, Divination, Protection, Healing

Wintergreen : Protection, Healing, Hex Breaking

Winters Bark : Success

Witch Grass : Happiness, Lust, love, Exorcism

Witch Hazel : Protection, Chastity

Wolfs Bane : Protection, Invisibility

Wood Rose : Luck

Woodruff : Victory, Protection, Money

Wormwood : Psychic Powers, Protection, Love, Calling Spirits

Yarrow : Courage, Love, Psychic Powers, Exorcism

Yellow Evening Primrose : Hunting

Yerba Mate : Fidelity, Love, Lust

Yerba Santa : Beauty, Healing, Psychic Powers, Protection

Yew : Raising the Dead

Yohimbe : Love, Lust

Yucca : Transmutation, Protection, Purification

[hlloywood]

[newsherwood]

[hlloywood]

I would not mind this Cabinet #herbs #herbalism #tinctures #mothernaturelendsahand #herbalhealing

[catsandthelaw]

Garden Witch Aesthetic

[lordoftheroost]

From infusions and tinctures to oils and salves: The basics of herbal healing and the beginnings of any potion. 

Decoction: A decoction is needed to extract the deeper essence from harder substances such as barks, roots and stems. Place the raw materials in a pot and fill it with fresh water. Simmer uncovered until the water lever is reduced by 1/3. Strain the resulting liquid to remove particulates then drink or use as needed. Infusion: Pour freshly boiled water over the desired herb or planar matter, roughly 8 ounces of water per teaspoon of dried plant parts. When using fresh herbs roughly 3 times as much is required. 

Oil: Place flowers, herbs or other plant parts in a sealed glass container. Fill the container with an organic oil (ex: Olive, sesame, etc…) until it is an inch above the material being used. Place the bottle somewhere warm for 2 weeks, next to a stove while cooking, on the mantle, a sunny window sill, etc. Upend the container daily to ensure the oil saturates the material. 

Ointment: Heat 2 cups of pure lard to frying temperature. Add 4 handfuls of crumbled dry herbs or 6 handfuls of chopped fresh herb to the lard. Stir to to blend and let simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat, cover and let sit over night. Reheat until liquid then mix in 4 tablespoons of an organic oil, this will prevent it hardening to much. Squeeze through a cheese clothe to remove solids and store in a crockery or glass container. 

Salve: Mix 3 ounces of finely pulped plant parts, 7 ounces of lard and 1 ounce of beeswax. When thoroughly mixed simmer over low heat in active red pot for 1-2 hours. Remove from eat and allow to cool. 

 Tincture: A tincture uses alcohol to extract the properties of a herb or plant. Loosely fill a glass container with fresh or dried herbs and add some sort of food grade spirit (ex: vodka), vinegar can also be used for certain ingredients. Cork or otherwise seal the container and leave somewhere warm for 2 or more weeks. 

 *Information from “Healing Teas - How to prepare and use read to maximize your health” by Marie Nadine Antol. 

**images from google.

[hlloywood]

#iwanttotry

[by-the-paths-of-leshak-deactiva]

Setting up some oil infusions 🌿

[moonbeamsinmasonjars]

“Always throw spilled salt over your left shoulder. Keep rosemary by your garden gate. Add pepper to your mashed potatoes. Plant roses and lavender, for luck. Fall in love whenever you can.”

— Alice Hoffman, Practical Magic (via liquidlightandrunningtrees)

[hlloywood]