HOREHOUND (Marrubium vulgare)
Horehound is a square-stemmed perennial with toothed, downy leaves and double-lipped flowers.
{ Other names }
White Horehound, Houndsbane, Eye of the Star, Seed of Horus, Bull's Blood
{ Herbal properties of horehound leaf }
Herbalists use horehound for all kinds of chest and breathing problems, including bronchitis, wheezing, and asthma. Bitter tonics of white horehound suppress the appetite and support stomach function.
{ Herbal Lore }
Horehound has been used since ancient days as a remedy for chest problems. Dioscorides (AD 40-90) recommended a decoction for asthma and coughs. Horehound is sacred to Horus.
{ Magickal properties of horehound leaf }
Use horehound leaf for spells & rituals involving protection, mental clarity especially when doing rituals, creativity, balancing of energies
{ Spell Lore }
- Make an infusion with horehound leaf for the magickal or healing properties.
- Include horehound leaf in your spellwork, spell jars or spell bags if the properties suit your purposes.
- Use horehound 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.
{ Details }
- Dried cut horehound leaf
- 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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