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Herb Simples
Herb Simples are the simplest and safest way to start in Herbology. Anyone can brew a Herb Simple. It is simple than a Herbal Tea. Simples are made with one single plant, (most probably a single part) and taken as a tea.

Common Name Latin (Scientific) Name
Tansy Tanacetum Vulgare
The fresh leaves can be used in a salad. The dried herb is used for hysteria, morning sickness and for the expulsion of worms in children. Disagreeable to the taste but very useful in female complaints; kidneys, etc.

Thumba Leuca Indica
Good for the heart, Reduces total cholesterol levels. Simmer the whole plant (or without the root) for half an hour and drink.

Valerian Valeriana officinalis
The root is used to cure insomnia without a drugging effect. Also used for curing pains in many parts of the body.

Vervain Verbena Officinalis
General tonic. For upset stomachs, given in large doses.

Violet Viola (genus)
Can also be used in salads. Thought to be a cure for cancerous growths of tumors when used with red clover heads.

Witch Hazel Hamamelis japonica (mollis, vern
Used for checking bleeding piles and bleeding from wounds. The prepared liquid is used for most things and can certainly be used on all cuts, sprains, bruises, etc.

Wood Sage Teucrium Canadensis
Removal of obstructions in liver and bladder areas.

Yarrow Achillea Millefolium
Cleansing of the skin, opening of the pores and removing obstructions.

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  From Raymond Bucklands Complete Book Of Witchcraft and many other sources



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