Versatile Herbs in Witchcraft

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We get it. You're a new witch, a witch on a budget, or a witch with limited space and can only have a few herbs at your disposal. If this is you, then you're going to love this list!

The  witch's herb. Not only do its magical uses span from protection to love to wealth to exorcism, it is also delicious in mundane recipes and is a frequent visitor in most Italian meals. As a health benefit, basil is good for digestion, its anti-inflammatory properties, fighting depression, helping to  detoxify the  body, and promoting a healthy gut.

Every witch needs something with a bit of a bite. This spice is a wonder ingredient in cursing or banishing spells, or even just as an addition to any spell to speed up results. The capsaicin in cayenne also helps relieve pain when used topically as a massage oil in either coconut oil or olive oil, as well as boost metabolism and reduce hunger for weight loss.

Primarily used in love, healing, and stress reducing spells, it can also be used for luck and gambling. This cute little flower herb is associated with the sun, and makes a great tea infusion for stress relief, nausea, or sleep issues. It's also safe for cats along with catnip, hops and valerian.

While technically a spice, cinnamon has many magical uses and is also delicious in cooking and as a tea. It is ideal for prosperity and success, protection, love, and all spells related to the spiritual self. Want the perfect drink for kids when they are sick? Add a couple of cinnamon sticks to 1 1/2 cups of milk, heat to before boiling, and sweeten with honey. It helps to sweat out a cold and acts as a great sleep inducer.

You might not be able to find this at your local market, but head to a Home Depot, Lowe's or any other type of garden store, and you're sure to find this in abundance. Most often used for healing, love, protection, peace, purification, and sleep, lavender is a go-to for any mental health needs.

If we recommend any specialty herb, this is the one. Mugwort is used in spells for divination, astral travel, working within the spiritual realm and receiving prophetic dreams. Additionally, Mugwort has many medicinal uses: it contains antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, is commonly used for diarrhea, constipation, slow digestion, and vomiting, and is  thought to boost energy, calm nerves, and fight fatigue, and relieve pain, itching and, and promote regular periods.

A favorite in herbalism for treatment of digestive issues, this herb is ideal for cleansing and protecting. Peppermint is also widely available, makes a refreshing tea, and is a great addition to any luck spell. It also works wonders for headache, stuffy nose, and stimulating the scalp to help with dandruff and hair growth.

Is anything related to love complete without rose petals? This flower is the symbol for beauty, marriage, sexuality, divine love, and anything relationship oriented. It is also great for health and beauty because rose petals are anti-aging, and are great to use for sleep aides, headaches, and stress relief. 

This herb is also blessed with a wide variety of uses. It's also the go-to herb that is said to replace any other herb in spell casting. It's excellent for purification, lust and love, good health, preventing nightmares, and all kinds of sea witchery. Rosemary is also great for protection spells, and has  powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties, all while stimulating hair growth and relieving muscle spasms. If nursing or pregnant, precautions should be taken in regard to the amount of Rosemary you use in foods and teas.

The best herb for social situations. It attracts loyalty, affection, and a good reputation, but we most often bathe in an infusion of thyme for constant flow of money. For spells, it is also good for increasing courage. For health, it's great for cough and congestion, fighting bacterial infections, disinfecting, repelling pests, and boosting moods.