The Gordolobo is a biennial grass (Verbascum thapsus) With large rosettes (up to 30 cm long) of thick, woolly and grayish green leaves the first year. The length and leafy floral stem appears the second year with a yellow flower spike of five petals at the top at the end of July or August. The leaves are alternate, woolly and much longer than wide.

They can measure between 4 and 12 inches long and between 1 and 5 inches wide. They are larger at the bottom of the plant and become smaller near the top. The seeds appear in autumn and are mischievous, rough and striated. They can remain latent for many years and germinate.

The Gordolobo is originally from Europe and Asia and has naturalized in the United States. It is common in some areas of the west and east of the United States. It can be found in any open area, along road edges, gutters, vacant areas, etc.

History and folklore

The Gordolobo was first introduced in the United States in the 18th century, when used to poison fish in Virginia.

Some sources affirm that this was the plant that Odysseus/Ulysses took to protect itself from Circe’s spell, which apparently caused using the lovely grass.

Folklore/Leyendadescript The Elderly Spirits Gordolob fairy. Old torches. Dry stems of the Gordolobo were historically used as torches, possibly due to their high and robust nature. Divination The fatty leaves were sometimes used in divination rituals, in which their patterns were interpreted to reveal future events.Table 1: Folklore and legends of the Gordolobo

Common names

Common Gordolobo, Gordolobo Grande, Gordolobo Blanco, Gordolobo Lanudo, Torchas, Gordolobo de Muelle, Franela de Nuestra Señora, Gordolobo de velvelo, Manta grass, velvet plant, wool cloth, wool, rag paper, candlestick plant, wild ice sheet, clown leaf. Pulmoniahierba of the oxen, rod of Aaron, rod of Jupiter, rod of Jacob, rod of Pedro, rod of shepherd, clubguts, mendigo rod, gold rod, franela of Adam, mendigo blanket, clot, lungs of cuddy, duffle, feltwort, fluffweed, beard of hare, franela, franela of old, witch taper, taper of hed

Spiritual and magical use

The Gordolobo is governed by Mercury (according to Agrippa) or Saturn (according to Culpepper) and is associated with the element of the fire. It is of a female nature and is associated with the God Jupiter. It may or may not be one of the herbs mentioned in the amulet of the nine herbs – the opinions differ in this regard.

Taking it can give you value in difficult times. It is also believed to attract love when it is carried on. Place it under the pillow can protect yourself from nightmares. In places like India, it is used to protect themselves from evil spirits and spells.

It can even banish demons and negativity. Its leaves, sprayed, can be used in rituals. Mixed with salt and lead, a powerful home protective amulet is obtained.

Taking it can protect from any damage. In general, Gordolobo offers protection and strength to those who believe in their magic.

Use Sescription Spiritual Limp The Leaves or Flowers of Gordolobo can be used in spiritual cleaning rituals to purify and clear the energies. and rituals to move away negative energies or spirits. Function with plants The dry fat leaves can be used as a base for mixtures of smoking herbs, offering a soft and relaxing smoke. Rituals rituals The fat flowers are sometimes used as offerings in rituals and ceremonies to honor deities or spirits.Table 2: Spiritual and magical uses of the Gordolobo

If you are going to make your own ritual candles, consider the possibility of using gordolobo stems for wicks. You can also burn the entire stem as candle. In Indian tradition, Gordolobo is considered safe protection against evil spirits and magic.

Some suggest using fat powder in spells that require cemetery land.

Magic correspondences of the Gordolobo

CORRESPONDENCIPCIÓNEmento The Gordolobo is associated with the fire element represents the transformation, passion and energy. Planetary Association The Gordolobo is associated with the planet Saturn, known for its influence on protection and spirituality. Magic propieties Gordolobo is Hécate, goddess of witchcraft, magic and crossroads. Gordolo lunarl confinement sometimes relates to the moon and its lunar energies, especially during the full moon.

Crop

The Gordolobo can grow practically anywhere where he receives sunlight and, as such, it can be a problematic weed. It rises profusely and the seeds can remain latent and viable on the ground for many years. He prefers dry and sandy soils, but is not demanding.

It requires at least 15 cm of rainfall per year and a vegetative period of at least 140 days. It is more likely that the seeds germinate on the surface or near it, on loose ground.

Be careful to cut the floral stem after having collected as many seeds as you need or your Gordolobo could go crazy and seize yourself. It is considered an invasive species.

Gorgojos and slugs can bother the Gordolobo.

Collection and conservation

Gordolobo is easy to grow and is considered a weed, so most people will not care that you collect it from nature.

Be sure to obtain the permission of the owners before collecting and never collect any plant from a state, national park or natural reserve without express permission.

The Gordolobo has a relatively superficial pivoting root, so it is easy to start the entire plant.

The whole plant can be hung upside down to dry on a paper bag to collect the seeds that may fall.

Caution: The small hairs, which cover every centimeter of a Gordolobo plant, are very irritating for the skin and mucous membranes. Be careful when collecting and filtering the liquids with Gordolobo very well to eliminate small hairs before ingesting them.

Domestic use

Gordolobo is attractive to many types of insects and can be used to attract butterflies, bees and other visitors to his garden.

The flowers can be boiled to produce a bright yellow dye that can be useful for dyeing clothes or hair. If sulfuric acid is added (to lower the pH) a green dye is obtained. If alkali is added (to increase pH), a brown dye is obtained.

An extract of the leaves can be used to prevent the growth of mosquito larvae.

The dry leaves and stem constitute an excellent plaster and can be used as lamp wicks.

Medical use

Gordolobo is a great expectorant, relieves cough and congestion and loosen phlegm. It also has very soft sedative properties. Therefore, it is the perfect infusion for colds.

Make sure, however, to strain tea through a fabric bag before serving to eliminate small hairs that will cause even more suffering due to the irritation of the mouth and throat.

Gordolobo tea with a little milk is also useful in the treatment of diarrhea.

A sweetened infusion of flowers, carefully casting can also be used to treat cramps.

Gordolobo can also be smoked to relieve chronic cough and asthma. Get a tobacco machine to be able to put it in filtered cigarettes instead of liating it and thus being able to filter the tiny irritating hairs.

Gordolobo leaf patlasms can be used for hemorrhoids.

The infusion of gordolobo leafy crushed in olive oil is a useful treatment against freezing and burns. Hot oil can also be applied in the ear to treat infections. This oil has antibacterial properties.

Gordolobo dye is useful for migraines and chronic internal ear disorders. Take 8 to 10 drops of tincture several times a day with cold water.

Additional notes

The hairy hairs that cover every centimeter of the Gordolobo plant are very irritating to the skin and mucous membranes. Be careful to collect and always strain the liquids containing gordolobo to eliminate the hairs before ingesting them. Never smoke Gordolobo without filter. (It is not that we advocate to smoke anything).