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Lavender
Lavendula officinale or L. vera

Origin: France

Properties: Mercury, Masculine, Air

Powers: Love, Protection, Sleep, Chastity, Longevity, Purification, Happiness, Peace

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Magickal Uses

Lavender has long been used in love spells and sachets. Clothing rubbed with the fragrant flowers (or lavender placed in drawers with clothes) attracts love. A piece of paper on which you've rubbed lavender is excellent for writing love notes. The scent of lavender particularly attracts men, and lavender water or essential oil was worn by prostitutes several centuries ago to both advertise their profession as well as to attract (through magick) customers. Lavender also protects against cruel treatment at the hands of a spouse if worn.

These flowers are also burned or smoldered to induce sleep and rest, and are scattered about the home to maintain peacefulness. The plant is so powerful that, if when depressed, one gazes upon the plant, all sorrow will depart and a joyous feeling will settle upon the observer.

Indeed, the odor of lavender is conducive to long life, and so should be smelled as often as possible if this is a concern.

Lavender is also used in healing mixtures, carried to see ghosts, and worn to protect against the evil eye. It is added to purification baths.

Despite lavender's love associations, in the Renaissance it was believed that lavender together with rosemary, if worn, would preserve a woman's chastity.

A wish divination: Place lavender under your pillow while thinking of your wish. Do this just prior to retiring for the night. In the morning, if you have dreamt of anything relating to your wish, it will come true. However, if you did not dream, or if they were unconnected with your wish, it will not manifest.

Herbal Information (excluding Medicinal) from: Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magickal Herbs by Scott Cunningham Copyright ©1985, Scott Cunningham. Llewellyn Publications. Buy It Now!

Medicinal Uses

Parts used: Flowers

Lavender is widely known for its uses in aromatherapy. Some of these uses include, headache, insomnia and mood enhancement. Also contains some sedative effects. Lavender can also be taken internally as a tea to aid indigestive complaints because of its carminative properties. Lavender has also been applied externally to help heal wounds and burns and also to help relieve headaches when rubbed on the temples or forehead.

As with any medicine, use care and knowledge when taking herbs. Their medicine can be strong and effective when used properly. For dosage and side effects seek the advice of a health care practitioner.

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