I love this apple and banana smoothie because it is so easy to make and takes literally five minutes. I often have this in the morning when time is short. You will have this made and your blender / whisk washed before you can even smother those pancakes in deadly sugary maple syrup.
Apple and Banana Smoothie
Mugwort
Mugwort is native to Africa, Europe, Asia and has spread to most parts of the world. It prefers nitrogenous soils and is commonly found on waste ground, roadside verges, embankments and uncultivated areas. Many consider it an invasive weed. It can grow up to 2m tall and spread quickly if grown in gardens. It is relatively easy to grow in […]
Peppermint
Peppermint is a hybrid of water mint and spearmint. There are two varieties, black peppermint and white peppermint. The white version has a more mellow flavour. In ancient Egypt, the herb was used for adornment and flavouring. The 17th century saw the herb grow in popularity as a digestive remedy. Today, the herb is used more for food flavouring. The […]
Lavender
Part of the mint family, Lavender is thought to have originated in Asia but many varieties of the herb have found a natural home in the western world. Over thirty different varieties of the plant are commonly available so at least one is sure to be suitable for any witches’ herb garden! The flowers range from dark purple to light, […]
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is a cactus like plant which grows in arid climes. Aloe is better known for its use in herbal medicine than herbal magick, but nonetheless, the easy growing nature of the plant and its wide variety of uses make it a worthy addition to the cupboard of any shaman, healer or witch. Aloe has a cactus like appearance […]
Coriander
Coriander is widely used in love spells, charms and sachets.Both the seeds and leaves can be used (for cooking purposes also). The leaves are best frozen rather than dried and crumble in the hand once frozen. Even though Coriander is widely attributed to Mars, some attribute the herb to Moon due to the shape of its seeds. Asides from its magickal […]
Basil
Basil can be used to promote harmony and love. It is often used in protection spells, particularly for the home. The scent of basil is said to diffuse tensions therefore use to avoid arguments between people and soothe strife. Basil also brings luck to the home and attracts money. For purification purposes, basil can be added to purification oils and […]