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Allspice
Other NamesEddo, Basheen, Madere, Jamaican Pepper, Kurundu, Myrtle Pepper, Pimenta, NewspiceAssociationsPlanet: MarsElement: Fire Gender: Masculine WarningsAllspice is believed to be safe, although as with any herb it should only be used in moderation.DescriptionAllspice generally refers to a spice made from dried fruit of the Pimenta Dioica plant, which itself can be called Allspice. The plant can grow to 12m and is found in many warm parts of the world. It has leathery oval leaves...
Alfalfa
Other NamesBuffalo Herb, Lucerne, Purple MedicAssociationsPlanet: VenusElement: Earth Gender: Feminine WarningsAlfalfa is thought to be safe when used in moderation, however excessive consumption can lead to some serious health consquences such as blood abnormalities and systemic lupus erythematosus. In rare cases it can trigger allergic reactions.DescriptionAlfalfa is an extremely useful and hardy plant. It can grow up to 1m above the ground, with a root system that can extend u...
Alder
Other NamesBlack Alder, Common Alder, European Alder, Aller, Whistle-Wood, Irish/Scottish Mahogany, Fearn (Gaelic), King of the WatersRelated SpeciesAlso common are Grey Alder (Alnus Incana), Red Alder (Alnus Rubra) and Green Alder (Alnus Viridis) amongst other species in the genus Alnus.AssociationsDeity: BranPlanet: Venus Element: Fire, Water Gender: Masculine Sabbat: Ostara Animal: Raven WarningsAlder is a mild astr...
Agrimony
Other NamesChurch Steeples, Cocklebur, Stickwort, Garclive, Mur-druidheanAssociationsPlanet: JupiterElement: Air Gender: Masculine WarningsAgrimony is a mild astringent and diuretic.DescriptionAgrimony is a dark green plant, with oval leaves which have jagged edges. The small, pale yellow flowers grow on spikes, giving Agrimony its other name; Church Steeples. Another name for Agrimony - Cocklebur - comes from the fruits which grow at the top of the plant and are covered in hooked bristles....
African Violet
Other NamesSaintpauliaAssociationsPlanet: VenusElement: Water Gender: Feminine WarningsThere are no known safety issues with this plant.DescriptionAfrican Violets are small plants, usually growing between 6 to 15cm tall, and 6 to 30cm wide. The leaves are oval to rounded in shape, and have fine hairs on them. The flowers grow in small groups on fine stalks, and have five petals. They usually appear in shades of purple, ranging from bluey to violet, although they can also be white....
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