Plants used to cleanse spaces, bodies, and spirits of negative energies, pathogens, and impurities. Often burned as incense or used in ritual baths.
Sacred Smoke
Aromatic plants burned to purify spaces and drive away negative energies
Sage (Native American)
Frankincense (Christian/Islamic)
Juniper (Celtic/Norse)
Mugwort (Chinese)
Ritual Bath Herb
Plants added to water for spiritual and physical cleansing before ceremonies
Hyssop (Jewish/Christian)
Tulsi/Basil (Hindu)
Rue (Roman/Greek)
Cedar (Native American)
Plants believed to shield against evil, curses, disease, and misfortune. Often hung over doorways or carried as amulets.
Evil Eye Ward
Plants that deflect malicious gazes and psychic attacks
Garlic (European/Mediterranean)
Chili Pepper (Indian/Latin American)
Rue (Mediterranean)
Nazar Boncugu (Turkish)
Threshold Guardian
Plants placed at doorways to prevent entry of harmful forces
Rowan (Celtic)
St. John's Wort (Christian)
Ashwagandha (Hindu)
Mistletoe (Druidic)
Plants that cure disease, mend wounds, and restore balance to body and spirit. The foundation of traditional medicine systems.
Wound Healer
Plants that close cuts, stop bleeding, and prevent infection
Yarrow (European)
Turmeric (Ayurvedic)
Comfrey (European)
Aloe (Egyptian/African)
Fever Breaker
Cooling herbs that dispel heat, reduce inflammation, and break fevers
Willow (European)
Neem (Ayurvedic)
Chrysanthemum (Chinese)
Peppermint (Global)
Immune Tonic
Adaptogenic plants that strengthen overall vitality and resistance
Ginseng (Chinese/Korean)
Ashwagandha (Ayurvedic)
Astragalus (Chinese)
Echinacea (Native American)
Entheogenic plants used in shamanic journeys, divination, and communion with spirits. Sacred medicines of mystical traditions.
Divine Intoxicant
Sacred plants that dissolve ego boundaries and reveal hidden realms
Soma/Haoma (Vedic/Zoroastrian)
Ayahuasca (Amazonian)
Peyote (Native American)
Cannabis (Hindu/Taoist)
Dream Herb
Plants that enhance dreaming, promote lucidity, and aid divination
Mugwort (European/Chinese)
Calea (Mayan)
Silene (Xhosa)
Blue Lotus (Egyptian)
Plants associated with romance, desire, and emotional connection. Used in love spells and aphrodisiac preparations.
Aphrodisiac
Plants that inflame desire and enhance sexual vitality
Damiana (Mayan)
Shatavari (Ayurvedic)
Yohimbe (African)
Rose (Persian/Roman)
Heart Opener
Plants that promote emotional vulnerability and deep connection
Rose (Universal)
Hawthorn (Celtic)
Cacao (Mayan)
Jasmine (Chinese/Indian)
Plants that enhance memory, focus, and cognitive function. Allies for scholars, students, and seekers of knowledge.
Memory Herb
Plants that strengthen recall and preserve knowledge
Ginkgo (Chinese)
Rosemary (European)
Brahmi (Ayurvedic)
Gotu Kola (Ayurvedic)
Clarity Bringer
Plants that dispel mental fog and enhance focus
Peppermint (Global)
Tulsi (Hindu)
Green Tea (Chinese)
Lion's Mane (Chinese)
Nervines and sedatives that soothe anxiety, promote sleep, and anchor scattered energy.
Nervous System Soother
Plants that calm anxiety and ease stress
Valerian (European)
Passionflower (Native American)
Chamomile (European/Egyptian)
Kava (Polynesian)
Sleep Bringer
Plants that guide the transition from waking to dream states
Poppy (Sumerian/Greek)
Lavender (Mediterranean)
Hops (European)
California Poppy (Native American)
Legendary plants sought by alchemists and sages for their life-extending properties. The botanical philosophers' stones.
Elixir of Life
Mythical plants promising immortality or extreme longevity
Lingzhi/Reishi (Chinese Taoist)
Soma (Vedic)
Ambrosia (Greek)
Peach of Immortality (Chinese)
Rejuvenator
Plants that reverse aging and restore youthful vitality
Shilajit (Ayurvedic)
He Shou Wu (Chinese)
Gynostemma (Chinese)
Chyawanprash (Ayurvedic)
Plants that build blood, increase vitality, and strengthen the life force flowing through the body.
Blood Builder
Iron-rich plants that nourish blood and combat anemia
Nettle (European)
Dong Quai (Chinese)
Beet (European)
Rehmannia (Chinese)
Sacred plants offered to deities, used in prayer, and cultivated as acts of devotion. Living links between human and divine.
Holy Plant
Plants sacred to specific deities or blessed by religious significance
Tulsi (Sacred to Vishnu/Krishna)
Lotus (Buddha/Lakshmi)
Oak (Zeus/Jupiter)
Cedar (Many traditions)