Herbal Grimoire

Last Updated: November 5, 2025

A composition of vibrant citrus slices, herbs, and flowers surrounding the title "Herbal Grimoire: A-Z of Plants and Spices."

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Herbs have always been part of magic, medicine, and spiritual practice. Every herb carries its own kind of energy that comes from how it grows, where it lives, how it smells, and even what it looks like. That energy connects to the natural elements (Air, Fire, Water, Earth, and sometimes Spirit) and to the planets.

Note: The word “herbs” is used here as a general term for all plant materials. This includes flowers, trees, roots, resins, and spices. In magic, “herbs” means any natural plant part that can be used for healing or spell work.

When we use herbs in magic, we aren’t just using ingredients. We’re working with living energy. Herbs, roots, resins, and flowers can help focus or direct our intentions. They can bring protection, healing, love, courage, or cleansing, depending on how they’re used.

A sprig of rosemary can help clear energy or serve as a charm for memory and love. A thorny plant can act as protection. A sweet-smelling flower can help calm the mind or open the heart. Each one has its own purpose and personality.

Working with herbs also helps us connect to the earth and its cycles. Growing, harvesting, and preparing herbs teaches patience and respect. Magic with herbs is about relationship just as much as it is about ritual. 

Magical Traditions That Use Plants

People all over the world have worked with herbs in their magical and spiritual practices for thousands of years. Here are a few examples:
  • Traditional Witchcraft and Wicca: Herbs are used in spells, charms, incense, and ritual work.
  • Folk Magic: Everyday herbs and spices, like basil, cinnamon, and bay, are used for protection, prosperity, and luck.
  • Druidic/Celtic paths: Trees and sacred herbs are honored as living symbols of wisdom and the natural world.
  • Hoodoo: Herbs, roots, and minerals are combined in mojo bags, baths, and candle work.
  • Green/Hedge Witchcraft: Practitioners build personal relationships with herbs and their spirits, often working intuitively.
  • Traditional Herbalism: Even when the focus is on healing, not manifestation or magic, herbs are treated with spiritual respect and gathered with intention.
Every path has its own meanings and methods, but they all share the belief that herbs carry both physical and spiritual power.

Notes About the Lists

Lists are in alphabetical order by page. Each page's list is ABC order from top to bottom.

Links are at the top and bottom of every page to help you move between pages quickly and prevent endless scrolling. 

An asterisk (*) means the herb is considered poisonous, toxic, or can cause skin irritation. Do not consume.

Each entry includes:
  • Magical Uses: Common purposes or intentions for the plant.
  • Element: The natural element the plant connects with.
  • Planet: The planet or celestial energy it is linked to.
  • Gender: The traditional energy type (Masculine, Feminine, Both, or Neutral).
Some herbs have more than one association depending on the source or tradition, so you might see more than one listed.

Herbs that have more than one name may appear in more than one place. For example: Gravel Root/Meadowsweet.

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Disclaimer: 

Certain herbs and spices may be toxic, allergenic, or harmful if ingested, inhaled, or applied to the skin. Always research an herb’s safety and potential effects before use. Do not consume, burn, or apply any herbs unless you are certain they are safe for your intended purpose. 

Herbs that are known to be poisonous or toxic are marked with an asterisk (*). We make every effort to identify and label known toxic herbs, but this is not a guarantee that every dangerous herb is marked.

The author of this collection does not provide medical advice or recommend any practices as a replacement for professional medical treatment of physical, emotional, or psychological conditions, either directly or indirectly. The intent of this resource is to offer general information to support your journey toward enhanced emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. If you choose to apply any information from these materials, the author and publisher assume no responsibility for your decisions or actions.