
FEVERFEW (Tanacetum parthenium)
Feverfew is a herbaceous perennial with numerous daisy-like flower heads. It has a fresh scent that is a bit like camphor.
{ Other names }
Bachelor Button, Featherfew, Featherfoil, Flirtwort, Midsummer Daisy, Santa Maria
{ Herbal properties of feverfew leaf }
Feverfew is an analgesic and bitter. It eases headaches and menstrual pain. Herbalists use feverfew mostly for fevers, gynaecological use, and migraines. It is a good pick me up tea.
{ Herbal Lore }
Feverfew was traditionally a "women's herb" and its name means "fever reducer".
{ Magickal properties of feverfew leaf }
Use feverfew for spells & rituals involving protection from accidents and illness, love spells, making decisions, fidelity, protection, healing
{ Spell Lore }
- Make an infusion with feverfew leaf for the magickal or healing properties.
- Include feverfew leaf in your spellwork, spell jars or spell bags if the properties suit your purposes.
- Use feverfew leaf in your candle work - sprinkle the herb around your candle, or grind the herb into a powder in a mortar & pestle and sprinkle. You could even roll powdered herbs onto anointed candles. Always practice candlework safely.
- Have a cup of feverfew leaf tea, or chew on some leaves, when you have a headache or a big decision to make.
{ Details }
- Dried feverfew leaf cut
- For incense mix, burning on charcoal discs, spell work, ritual work, spell bags, spell jars, tea
- Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark place
- See pictures for how to use in witchcraft
{ Choose between }
- 1 oz
- 2 oz
- 1 lb
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