ORRIS (Iris germanica var. florentina)
Orris is a perennial with thick violet-scented rhizomes, sword-like green or grey-green semi-evergreen leaves and a tall branched stem, and many white, blue or lavender flowers. Orris root is grown mostly for perfumes and soaps.
{ Other names }
Queen Elizabeth Root
{ Herbal properties of orris root }
Orris root was traditionally used as an expectorant and decongestant but now the rhizomes are considered toxic.
{ Herbal Lore }
In Japan, the roots were hung in the eaves of a house to protect against evil spirits.
{ Magickal properties of orris root }
Use orris root for spells & rituals involving divination, love, protection
{ Spell Lore }
- Make a decoction with orris root for the magickal properties.
- Include orris root in your spellwork, spell jars or spell bags if the properties suit your purposes.
- Use orris root in your candle work - grind the herb into a powder in a mortar & pestle and sprinkle. Always practice candlework safely.
- Grind orris root into a powder and include it in love spell bags, or sprinkle it over your sheets.
{ Details }
- Dried cut orris root
- For incense mix, burning on charcoal discs, spell work, ritual work, spell bags, spell jars
- Not for internal use.
- 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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