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The Magic of Alehoof
Alehoof sounds like something straight out of an ancient grimoire, or perhaps Harry Potter's pocket. The more common name for it, though, is ground ivy or groundsel, and it is definitely not an exotic or rare plant. I'm sure you've seen it, it grows almost everywhere underfoot all year long. In spring, there are tiny purple flowers among its little mintlikeleaves that run in long trails and cling close to the ground.
Its name come from its use in making beer before it was discovered that hops were better. Ground ivy is for safeguard against all kinds of sorcery, so if you've been polymorphed this is the herb for you! Also it had a particular association with protecting cows. Milkmaids used to (and sometimes still do) wear it as a charm. In some places, wreaths of alehoof were put on cows to protect them from enchantment. It works for humans too. Strew alehoof leaves on the floor of your home for a peaceful atmosphere and pleasant dreams. If nothing else, it smells good! ;) |
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Lavender Ladybugs Thyme Bay Laurel Mint Answers to Spring Equinox Quix Dandelion for Spring Tonic Fiddleheads Nettles for Spring Daffodil Quiz Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: THE SACRED OAK Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: VERVAIN Beltaine Treasure Hunt '08: MARIGOLDS AND MAIDENS Beltaine Treasure Hunt '08: THE CHARM OF IVY Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: GREEN WHEAT EARS Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: FLAX BLOSSOMS Beltaine Treasure Hunt '08 - GARLIC Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: EGLANTINE Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: Magical Fern Seeds Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: BOX SPRIGS Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: APPLE Holly Crocus Brighid's Imbolc Garden Beltaine '08 Treasure Hunt: Hawthorn Cure for Fairy Stroke Cure for ElfShot Cure for Flea Infestation Cure for Giggling Fits Hemorrhoid Remedy Flatulence Itching Love Spell Cure Warts & Carbuncles |
