Easy Magick Herb Garden List

Early healers grew their own herbs to cure all manner of illness. You, too, can grow a magick herb garden and have fresh, healing herbs available when you need them for teas, poultices, lotions, and balms—and of course, for spells. If you don’t have space for an outdoor garden, plant herbs in flowerpots or window boxes. Plant whatever you think you’ll need for your magickal and healing work. Start with a few and add to your garden as your skills and needs expand.

Here are some suggestions:

• Lavender (for relaxation)

• Peppermint (for nausea and stomach ailments)

• Echinacea (for colds and flu)

• Dandelion (for skin disorders)

• Comfrey (for congestion and stomach complaints)

• Garlic (to clean wounds and prevent infection)

• Basil (for insect stings and bites)

• Aloe (for burns, constipation, and diverticulitis)

• Blackberry (for diarrhea, colds, and sore throats)

• Raspberry (for female complaints)

• Chamomile (for digestive disorders, nervous conditions, and insomnia)

• Calendula (for rashes, eczema, and skin irritations)

• Parsley (to cleanse the kidneys and liver)

• Rosemary (for headaches and insomnia)

• Sage (to staunch bleeding; for sore muscles)

• St. John’s Wort (for bronchitis, low spirits, and lung congestion)

• Verbena (for coughs, breathing difficulties, and fevers)

BEST TIME TO PLANT:

During the waxing moon, preferably when the sun or moon is in Taurus

Do some research to determine which plants to use for which health problems. Familiarize yourself with the magickal properties of the herbs you choose, too.

Consider every step of your gardening process—planting, watering, tending, and harvesting—as a magickal act. Invite the nature spirits to assist you. Talk to your plants and thank them for helping you, especially when you harvest them.