The term herb is generally used to describe a plant that is herbaceous in nature, that is, it is not a tree or a shrub. However, when a witch or occultist uses the word "herb" we are generally referring to a plant that is useful without regard to its lifestyle. However, this designation often excludes those plants used for food; fruits and vegetables.
This list includes all plants AND fungi that are useful to a witch, including those that are used for magick, crafting, food and healing including herbaceous plants, trees, shrubs and various fungi.
There are 89 magical herbs listed in this database.
This section in managed by Dawn Black who hosts Kitchen Witch Corner and The Sacred Hearth
Acacia -Acacia Nilotica
Aconite -Aconitum napellus
African Violet -Saintpaulia ionantha
Agrimony -Agrimonia eupatoria
Alfalfa -Medicago sativa
Allspice -Pimenta dioica, Pimento officinalis, or Eugenia Pimenta
Almond -Prunus dulcis
Aloe -A. Vera Barbadensis
Alyssum -Lobularia maritima
Amaranth -Amaranthus spp
Angelica -Angelica archangelica
Anise -Pimpinellaa anisum
Apple -Malus domestica
Arnica -Arnica montana
Asparagus -Asparagus officinalis
Astragalus -Astragalus membranaceus
Basil -Ocimum basilicum & spp
Bayberry -Myrica cerifera, M. carolinensis
bay laurel -Laurus nobilis
Betony -stachy officinalis or betonica officinalis
