There are 80 different species in the Verbena family, but the one that interests magic is the European, called officinalis. Let’s take a look at the magical properties of verbena.

It is a perennial plant with delicate leaves and small flowers.

It has a square stem, with teeth and flowers arranged as a thorn, it is used for divination, and clairvoyance. The plant calms melancholy, warms and excites hearts, and their sign of belonging is Aries and the planet Venus.

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Verbena was one of the best known and extended magic plants in antiquity.

Some derive their name of Venus, thus highlighting the aphrodisiac properties, confirmed by Hippocrates (5th century), which recommends the decoction of verbena to cure the sterility of women.

Also Galen (second century DC) suggested verbena to «strengthen the member.»

Others, on the other hand, associate the term to the etymological «Verber» whip, because their tied branches served as a whip in ritual and propitiatory ceremonies.

With the passage of time, many names were given to this plant, including the Devil’s claw. He also burned to evoke spirits and increase the prophetic and magical faculties.

In medieval times, people called her the herb of the magicians.

Explanation of the special magical properties of verbena

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As talisman

Verbena was used as a talisman, and formerly the girls who were about to marry carried verbena as a bouquet of flowers, to have a great wedding night.

Read more about love talismans here.

As a magnet for love

Formerly, verbena (verbena officinalis) was considered very effective in love and sexual relationships.

It was said that to conquer the heart of the desired person, it was enough to touch her after rubbing her hands with the juice of this plant.

Here’s how:

We take a verbena plant, we crush it, we rub the product in the left hand and we mark a cross on the forehead with it.

Then we proceed to mark a cross over the loved one, reciting this formula:

«Catos, that your desire agrees with mine, like that of San José with Mary, in the name of the Father of the Son and the Holy Spirit so.»

The Romans even called her «Herba Veneris» and believed that he could rekindle the most sleeping passions.

The Banquet Rooms of Emperor Nero had ceilings with ivory, whose panels flowed to drop a rain of verbena and other perfumes, in order to increase the sensual and sexual satisfaction of the guests.

A peace symbol

As a symbol of peace, it was placed in the sacred areas by Latin priests, the Feiali, when negotiations were made with allies and enemies.

Protection

As an element of protection of the evil eye and demons, they were grown at home, as Pedro Hispano, doctor and future Pope John XXI (thirteenth century) recalls.

A great tool for rituals

Even Salem witches used a verbena mixture to attract interested parties.

The legendary Nostradamus suggested to collect verbena on the solstical night, to prepare a talisman with which to make «good trips».

In the Bible of Magic, we find its ritual:

«For good trips, take a branch of Saúco and take out a rod after Pentecost.

Remove the marrow and, after closing one end, introducing in the other two eyes of wolf, tongue and heart heart, three lizards and three swallow hearts.

Fill with saltpeter and seven verbena leaves collected on the night of San Juan, and a stone of different colors.

Close the hole with a ivory knob made with an elephant fang that has no more than a year, and finally, the stick is ready.

With him it will be possible to undertake any trip without danger; You will avoid bad meetings, the bite of vipers, dogs and wild beasts. «

Honestly, a little horrible as a formula for a quiet trip!

Altar decoration

The Druids used it to decorate the altars and added it to their lustral water.

The ancient German warriors called it «iron grass» and attributed to this small plant the ability to eliminate negative influences.

They sprinkled their swords with their juice, as protection against evil spirits.

Divine healing and virtues

An ancient Christian legend tells that this plant had sprouted on Mount Calvary, so the verbena was considered divine.

When it was collected, a spell was formulated:

«You are holy, verbena, how you grow on earth,
Because at first, in Calvary, you were found,
you healed the redeemer and closed his bleeding wounds,
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit I take you. «

With these words the verbena was chosen, for its magnificent healing virtues, and since then it also took the name of sacred grass.

In the liturgy of the party dedicated to the assumption of Mary, the verbena was used for the blessing of the churches.

On that occasion, the ritual of the consecration of herbs developed so that their healing properties were protected from the evil and the powers of the darkness.

Useful tips to start using verbena

Verbena is traditionally used in protection spells and exorcising incenses.

Another way to benefit from its purifying effect and cleaning Properties is to perform ritual baths with the plant or its essential oil, in addition to eliminating the negative energies of our body, it will help us sleep more relaxed and avoid bad dreams.

Verbena is considered, from ancient times, a sacred plant for its magical and medicinal properties and that is why it is used, for example, to eliminate negative energies of the domestic environment, to prepare love filters and to cure many discomforts.

It can also be used in the bath water for an energizing and refreshing bath.

Dawn’s thoughts about verbena

Verbena (Verbena spp) It is a perennial herbaceous plant, sometimes woody, with opposite, narrow, oval and teeth, and small flowers of five petals, usually blue to purple, but that can be pink or white.

These flowers appear in dense spikes at the end of spring and until summer. Various varieties of verbena grow wild in the United States and Europe. Verbena has no fragrance.

• Verbena officinalis – Originally from Europe. Also known as Verbena, Herba Sacre, Herba Veneris, Cruz grass.
• Verbena Hastata – Originally from North America. Also known as American Verbena, False Verbena, Hiopurvain Hiopus, joy of the singles, joy of travelers, Blue Verbena, Silvestre Hiopus

History and folklore

It is said that verbena was used to restore Christ’s wounds on the cross on horseback and from there come their healing powers.

The word verbena comes from the Celtic term Ferfaen which means «away the stones», since it was believed to be a useful treatment for kidney stones.

Spread

It is a good plant for a wild garden because both bees and butterflies find it attractive.

Verbena likes a sunny place and is not demanding with the ground, provided that it does not leave stagnant water. Propose the seeds in spring with a very light cover. They may take a few weeks to germinate, but they will reburate year after year.

Collection and storage

It is said that the magic of the verbena is stronger when it is collected after the sunset or before dawn in the dark of the moon.

A libation of milk or honey should be left after collecting the plant. The leaves must be collected before the flowers are opened. The root can unearthed after the plant wither in autumn.

The grass is used better fresh, but it can be hung to dry in a dark and well ventilated place.

Magical attributes

Verbena resonates with the energy of Gemini, the planet Venus and the water element. It is considered of a female nature.

Verbena is associated with Cerridwen, Isis, Thor and Jupiter. It can also be used in