What is Heather?
Scientific and medicinal info - Heather is an evergreen shrub that grows all over Northern Europe, and is associated with the moors of Scotland and England. The spikes of flowers come in white, pink, red and purple. Medicinally, teas made from heather flowers is a diuretic and could be used to treat urinary infections. Heather is related to the rhododendron.
Also Known As ....
Other names - Latin: Calluna vulgaris
Common names: Scot's heather, heath
Magickal Properties
Using heather in rituals - Heather is used in weather magick, often with fern. Burning the two herbs together can attract rain, or simply wetting them and sprinkling drops of water onto the ground.
Another ritual use for heather is to call positive spirits and energy. You can also carry heather flowers for good luck and protection. If you are doing rituals for initiation or self-dedication, you might want to include heather blossoms. They are associated with beginnings and self-discovery. Heather can also bring peace to a home or between 2 people when there is conflict. In the Celtic Ogham alphabet, the letter U (ura) is associated with heather.
More Correspondences
Other properties
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Associated Deities: Isis
DISCLAIMER: No information within this POST should be considered medical advice. Please do further research or check with a physician before using any of these herbs in a medical fashion.
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