#occultbotany

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Would poison exist without us? What is poison and how have our ideas about it influenced our history? How does it continue to influence our daily lives? Why does this omnipresent and non-existent substance hold such a sway over our attention? Poison has been used as a tool to control, to persecute marginalized individuals and perpetuate a fear of the natural world. An enemy of the social order, the crime of poisoning was anecdotally linked to women. Poison as a metaphor is used to describe people and ideas that are a threat to the patriarchy and its henchmen, capitalism and religion. Understanding the philosophical side of poison, as a symbolic metaphor and occult force is to begin at the original Promethean transmission at the Tree, and follow the angelic corruption as it changes all it touches. Poison and witch are synonymous, both powerful catalysts of change. Dualistic in nature, a serpentine crack in the monolith of patriarchal oppression. 🐍 - #poisonpath #thepoisonpath #veneficium #poisonersapothecary #occulttoxicology #occultbotany #ontology #epistemology #venenum #thepoisonpath #healingwithpoisons #plaguesandpeoples #toxicology https://www.instagram.com/p/CnwuOMJr2Yo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Monkshood- Aconite - Aconitum carmichaelii - monastery Wolfsbane- commonly referred to as the Queen of Poisons - (Arsenic gets the title of King and that makes me the Poison Prince 😂) monkshood is the most poisonous plant in Europe and comes in close second to some of the most dangerous plants in the world! Used in TCM for a variety of issues, internally and externally (never consume aconite-EVER). You will die!!!!! Aconitic alkaloids disrupt cellular metabolism shutting down key channels, destroying the body on a molecular level. It’s loses most of its toxicity when dried. This is a plant that is so potent that it is generally reserved for sympathetic magic and topical application (if you’re brave or smart enough not to poison yourself). A gorgeous and powerful plant, androgynous, and independent. Aconite thrives in solitude with an affinity to The Hermit. - - - #aconite #aconitum #poisonpath #poisonousplants #occulttoxicology #occultbotany #banefulherbs #hekate #leavesofhekat #veneficium #poisonersapothecary https://www.instagram.com/p/CjdCcmOL9Gf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Thorn apple aka datura is one of the most significant ethnobotanicals that we have as humans. From asthma to surgery to skin conditions datura has helped with many of our most common ailments, but it’s spiritual medicine is where it can really help us. This plant has important ethnopharmacological uses in all places where it is native or naturalized. From toxic soil remediation to shamanic death, this plant has had a fascinating history and offers some promising potential for witches and plant medicine practitioners alike. In this presentation I will be offering a crash course in all of the pertinent datura history, folklore and phytochemistry. I will be going in to detail on the plant’s magical and ceremonial uses and providing instructions for a variety of practical techniques. In preparation for each of these classes I like to set up altars and offerings to the plant spirits and connect with them in ritual to bring their voices to the presentation. Online and recorded. More info linked in bio. - #datura #thornapple #veneficium #poisonpath #banefulherbs #plantmagick #plantspiritmedicine #plantspiritally #veneficium #devilsapple #plantsofthepoisonpath #occultbotany #occultherbalism #occulttoxicology https://www.instagram.com/p/CoNWo3LrMEz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“The Magickal Botanical Oracle is born from a deep love of the green world as seen through the eyes of the Witch. Witches see all things as alive, animate, and willing to commune with us if we are willing to stop, slow down, listen, and commune with them. The art of each plant is drawn from this ability to tune in with the eyes that can see and the ears that can hear to reach an understanding of the nature and personality of each plant, balanced with and verified by- a deeper look at the magickal lore and medicine surrounding each plant.” From the booklet by @christopherpenczak that go along with the beautiful illustrations by @maxinemiller999 - #magickalbotanicaloracle #witchsgarden #plantmagic #plantlore #occultbotany #phytognosis #plantmagick #witchingherbs #poisonpath #thepoisonpath #botanicalallies https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnj-Zs1rf8r/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Castor Plant - Ricinus communis #poisongarden #poisonpath #veneficium #witchsgarden #plantdad #darkherbalism #occultbotany #plantspiritally https://www.instagram.com/p/CefJTNlrQfs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I picked up two new books today! This one came out with @inner_traditions a month or two before mine did. It is a new edition, an annotated translation of a work by Paul Sédir (Yvon Le Loup) who was an influential part of the French occult revival. The book was originally published on 1902. The book covers some fascinating topics including the esoteric origin of plants, astrological and zodiac correspondences (providing a much more detailed explanation of this than other sources/demonstrating how to make your own determinations, Paracelsus physiology, occult medicine, herbs A-Z and he even discusses the ingredients of the witches’ ointment. I haven’t read this from to back yet but I am very excited to! #Occultbotany #yvonleloup #occultherbalism #ethnobotany #plantspiritmedicine #hermeticherbalism #esotericherbalism #occultbooks #westernesoterictraditions #magicalherbalism #magickalherbalism (at Seven Stars - crystals and books) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVUIE-Prv5-/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Poisonous Plant Bouquet from @serpents_kiss_herbals class last weekend! These all grow locally here in Florida including trumpet creeper, Carolina jessamine, two leaf nightshade, oleander, and pothos! They are also all varying degrees of toxicity with effects ranging from “1000 knives” to complete bodily shut down #poisongarden #poisonousplants #poisonousplantsofflorida #banefulherbs #poisongarden #toxicology #occultbotany #veneficium #thepoisonpath https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf6fZ1wr7AW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Blackthorn Snake Vial Necklaces 🖤 made with English blackthorn. A hedge plant associated with witches and fairies, blackthorn is a doorway. Generally a doorway to something dark. Wear blackthorn to not only delve into the shadows but become part of them. Blackthorn is also highly protective and be used in “blasting”. A kind of hex unique to the blackthorn. Available linked in bio under ritual jewlery. #blackthorn #poisonpath #darkherbalism #banefulherbs #occultherbalist #occultbotany #veneficium #hexing #maleficia #lefthandpath #ritualjewelry https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc0jPemrKhq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=