The late Cuban singer and queen of salsa, Celia Cruz, said it
clear in her classic salsa “El Yerbero Moderno” (the modern
herbist). The rhythmical song names some herbs and their better
use: “…I bring Basil, for the skinny one; I bring Vetivert, for
the blind one…” and so on. Ok, it’s true, the original lyrics
are more fun as they rhyme in Spanish, but the idea to pick up
there is that “with this herb you can get married.” Other herbs
she sings about are Holy Grass, Jechimon, Abre Camino, Garden
Rue, Basil, Apazote, and Vetivert which are normally used for
their medical healing properties. But what her music says not
only has the approval of Afro and Latino descendents, it has
also the recognition of many of us who practice Santeria, which
is a combination of Afro magical ritual and Spaniard religion.
Santeria was born in Cuba and Brazil . The use of plants and
herbs are part of their magical ritual of worshiping spirits. We
have explained before the methods in which plants, herbs, and
roots should be used to attract and maintain the love you are
seeking. But since then, Wiccan masters have found more herbs
possessing love properties as well as their common uses for
helping psychic powers, prosperity, protection, and other human
realms. For instance, spiritual healers recommend different ways
in which these herbs may convey natural energy and love. You may
carry the plant material on your person, take an infusion bath,
and boil it in water or just eat it as an aphrodisiac meal. To
achieve the first option, make a tiny talisman by putting one to
three leafs in a small hand-made mojo bag; these are easy to
take with you as they can be placed into your bag, wallet or
pocket. You may try boiling the herb you’ve bought into water;
then, after cooling it, splash it onto your body in the shower.
Another option would be to use the magical powers that many know
surrounds their kitchen. It means you should concentrate on the
person of your desire as you prepare a love potion which then
can be drunk (i.e. tea, chilled beverage and cocktails) or eaten
(mixed with the fish, soy, meat, chicken, grains, etc.). For
those who don’t know, some of these herbs may taste bitter,
sour, salty, spicy, and sweet. On this, I always remind of what
my mentor once told me: “Well, at least try to sweeten yourself
with a Vanilla ice cream instead of bittersweet potions.” Herbs
with other properties than love
Abre Camino Protection, Love (It is NOT for human consumption).
Arrowroot Love, Psychic Powers
Chamomile Money, Sleep, Love, Purification
Clove Powder Protection, Exorcism, Love, Money
Clove Whole Protection, Exorcism, Love, Money
Clover Red Protection, Money, Love, Fidelity, Exorcism
Cohosh Black Love, Courage, Protection, Potency
Colts Foots Love, Visions
Black Copal Love, Visions
Deer’s Tongue Lust, Psychic Powers
Dragon’s Blood Love, Protection, Exorcism, Potency
Elecampane Love, Protection, Psychic Powers
Ginger Love, Money, Success, Psychic Power Henna Love, Protection
Peppermint Purification, Sleep, Love, Healing, Psychic Powers
Galangal, Mugwort, Lemongrass Lust, Psychic Powers
Rose Hips Love, Psychic Powers, Healing, Love Divination, Luck,
Protection
Rose Petals Love, Psychic Powers, Healing, Love Divination,
Luck, Protection
Garden Rue Healing, Health, Mental Powers, Love
Safflower Love, Healing, Happiness, Wind Raising
Thyme Psychic Powers, Love
Vanilla Love, Lust, Psychic Powers
Vervain Love, chastity, Healing
White Willow Love, Healing
Wormwood Psychic Powers, Protection, Love, Calling Spirits
Yarrow Love, Psychic Powers