🌼 Saffron Botanical Name:   Crocus sativus Family:  Iridaceae Common Names:  Saffron, Kesar (Sanskrit/Hindi), Zafran, Crocus Parts Used:  The stigma  (the three red threads) of the flower Energetics:  Warming, drying, spreading, gently stimulating Tissue States:  Stagnation, coldness, weakness, sorrow/heart-closure Primary Actions:  Antidepressant, nervine, uterine tonic, aphrodisiac, carminative, antioxidant, circulatory stimulant Saffron (Crocus sativus) 🌱 Botanical Descr

🌿 A Comparison of Belladonna, Datura, and Henbane The Witch's Trio Aspect Belladonna  ( Atropa belladonna ) Datura  ( Datura stramonium  & spp.) Henbane  ( Hyoscyamus niger ) Common Names Deadly Nightshade, Devil’s Cherries Jimsonweed, Thorn Apple, Moonflower Black Henbane, Stinking Nightshade Botanical Family Solanaceae Solanaceae Solanaceae Growth Habit Perennial herb, 2–5 ft tall Annual or short-lived perennial, up to 5 ft Biennial herb, 1–3 ft tall Leaves Ovate, dark gre

🌿 Henbane Botanical Name:   Hyoscyamus niger Family:  Solanaceae (Nightshade family) Common Names:  Black Henbane, Stinking Nightshade, Hogbean, Jupiter’s Bean, Hogsbean Parts Used:  Leaves, seeds (only under expert supervision; primarily topical or in homeopathy) Energetics:  Hot, dry, dispersive, narcotic Tissue States:  Excess excitation, pain, spasm, tension Primary Actions:  Anticholinergic, analgesic, sedative, antispasmodic, narcotic (toxic) Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger)

🌿 Plant Profile - Datura Botanical Name:   Datura stramonium , Datura inoxia , Datura metel  (various species) Family:  Solanaceae (Nightshade family) Common Names:  Jimsonweed, Thornapple, Devil’s Trumpet, Moonflower, Sacred Datura, Hell’s Bells, Toloache Parts Used:  Leaves, seeds, flowers (only under expert supervision; primarily topical or in homeopathy) Energetics:  Hot, dry, expansive, penetrating Tissue States:  Excess excitation, spasm, tension, heat Primary Actions:

🌿 White Oak Botanical Name:   Quercus alba Family:  Fagaceae Common Names:  American White Oak, Stave Oak Parts Used:  Inner bark (young bark preferred) Energetics:  Cooling, drying, astringent, strengthening Tissue States:  Relaxation, atony, dampness, heat with tissue laxity Primary Actions:  Astringent, hemostatic, antiseptic, tonic, anti-inflammatory, antifungal White Oak ( Quercus alba ) 🌱 Botanical Description Growth Habit:  The white oak is a majestic and towering de

🌿 Melilot Botanical Name:   Melilotus officinalis  (L.) Pall. Family:  Fabaceae (Legume family) Common Names:  Sweet Clover, Yellow Melilot, King’s Clover, Wild Laburnum, Hart’s Clover Parts Used:  Flowering tops and leaves (harvested when in bloom) Energetics:  Cooling, drying, gently stimulating Tissue States:  Stagnation, tension, congestion, heat Primary Actions:  Anti-inflammatory, lymphatic, venous tonic, antispasmodic, mild sedative, vulnerary Melilot ( Melilotus off

🌿 Wild Carrot Botanical Name:   Daucus carota  L. Family:  Apiaceae (Parsley family) Common Names:  Queen Anne’s Lace, Bird’s Nest, Bishop’s Lace, Wild Caraway Parts Used:  Seeds (primary), roots, aerial parts Energetics:  Warming, drying, stimulating Tissue States:  Stagnation, coldness, dampness, congestion Primary Actions:  Diuretic, carminative, emmenagogue, lithotrophic (anti-stone), digestive tonic, visionary Wild Carrot ( Daucus carota ) 🌱 Botanical Description Growt

🌿 Mimosa Botanical Name:   Mimosa pudica Family:  Fabaceae (Legume family) Common Names:  Sensitive Plant, Touch-Me-Not, Shameplant,...

🌿 Jatamansi Botanical Name:   Nardostachys jatamansi Family:  Caprifoliaceae (Valerian family) Common Names:  Jatamansi, Indian...

🌿 Crimson Clover Botanical Name:   Trifolium incarnatum Family:  Fabaceae (Legume family) Common Names:  Crimson Clover, Italian Clover,...

🌿 Albizia Botanical Name:   Albizia julibrissin Family:  Fabaceae (Legume family) Common Names:  Silk Tree, Persian Silk Tree, Mimosa...

🌿 Calamus Botanical Name:   Acorus calamus Family:  Acoraceae Common Names:  Sweet Flag, Vacha (Sanskrit), Vasambu (Tamil), Changpu...

🌿 White Clover Botanical Name:   Trifolium repens Family:  Fabaceae (Legume family) Common Names:  White Clover, Dutch Clover,...

🌿 Aronia Botanical Name:   Aronia melanocarpa  (black chokeberry), Aronia arbutifolia  (red chokeberry), Aronia prunifolia  (purple...

🌿 Black Medic Botanical Name:   Medicago lupulina Family:  Fabaceae (Legume family) Common Names:  Black Medic, Yellow Trefoil, Hop...

🌿 White Horehound ( Marrubium vulgare ) Botanical Name:   Marrubium vulgare Family:  Lamiaceae (Mint family) Common Names:  White...

🌿 Snake Gourd Botanical Name:   Trichosanthes cucumerina  (syn. Trichosanthes anguina ) Family:  Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) Common...

🌿 Red Clover Botanical Name:   Trifolium pratense Family:  Fabaceae (Legume family) Common Names:  Red Clover, Meadow Clover, Wild...

🌿 Black Horehound Botanical Name:   Ballota nigra Family:  Lamiaceae (Mint family) Common Names:  Black Horehound, Fetid Horehound,...

🌿 Sumac Botanical Name:   Rhus  spp. (commonly Rhus glabra  – Smooth Sumac, Rhus typhina  – Staghorn Sumac, Rhus coriaria  – Sicilian...