Herb | Latin Name | Parts Used | Basic Powers | Specific Uses |
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Lady's Mantle | Alchemilla vulgaris | herb | love | |
Lady's Slipper | Cypripedium pubescens | herb | protection | |
Larch | Larix europaea | wood | protection | |
Larkspur | Delphinium spp. | herb | protection, healing | |
Lavender | Lavendula officinale or L. vera | flower | love, protection, sleep, purification, happiness, peace | rub on a piece of paper to be used as a love note |
Leek | Allium spp. | herb | love, protection, exorcism, hex-breaking | when two people eat leeks together, they will fall in love |
Lemon | Citrus limon | whole plant | purificaion, love, friendship | A mixture of lemon juice and water is used to wash magickal items that have been recieved second hand |
Lemongrass | Cymbopogon citratus | whole plant | Lust, psychic powers, snake repellant | use as an infusion |
Lemon Verbena | Lippia citriodora | herb | purification, love, power | add to a mixture to increase the power |
Lettuce | Lactuca sativa | whole plant | protection, divination, sleep | Plant the seeds in the shape of the name of the person you love, if they sprout well, then so will the love between you. |
Licorice | Glycyrrhiza glabra | root | love, lust, fidelity | Chew a licorice stick (the root, not the candy) to inflame your passions |
Life Everlasting | Anaphalis spp. or Gnaphalium uliginosum | herb | healing | carry as a talisman against illness |
Lilac | Syringa vulgaris | whole plant | protection, exorism | The fresh flowers can be placed in a haunted house to keep it clear |
Lily | Lilium spp. | whole plant | protection, hex-breaking (love) | Carry or wear a lily to break a love spell directed at a specific person |
Lily of the Valley* | Convallaria magalis | flower | happiness, wisdom | Place in a room to raise the spirits of the people in the household |
Lime | Citrus aurantifolia or L. Limetta | whole plant | healing, love, protection, hex-breaking | To break a hex, take a fresh lime and drive old nails and pins and stakes through it and bury it deep in the ground. |
Linden | Tilia europaea | whole plant | love, luck, protection, luck | Carve ruins for good luck on the wood and carry as a talisman. |
Liquidamber | Liquidambar spp. | seed pods, bark | protection | Hold the seed pods during magickal rites to protect from evil. |
Liverwort | American:Anemone hepatica English: Peltigera canina | herb | love | |
Lobelia* | Lobelia inflata | herb | love | |
Loosestrife | Lythrum salicaria | herb | protection, peace | To settle an arguement with a loved one, give them some of the herb. |
Lotus | Lymphaea lotus | whole plant | hex-breaking (love), protection, luck | The seeds and pods are used as antidotes to love spells |
Lovage | Levisticum officinale | herb | love | PUt in a sachet and place in your bath before meeting new people, this will make you more attractive. |
Love Seed | Lomatium foeniculaceum | seeds | love, friendship | |
Lucky Hand | Orchis spp. | root | luck, prosperity, protection | Fill a jar with rose oil and place a bunch of lucky hands in to soak. When you need something, take one out and carry it with you. If you need love, carry close to your heart, if you want to travel, wear it next to your shoe, etc. |
* poisonous