Purple nightshade witchcraft is a type of magical practice that is associated with the use of purple nightshade, a toxic plant that is known for its hallucinogenic properties. In this form of witchcraft, practitioners harness the powers of the plant to induce visions, communicate with spirits, and perform various spells and rituals. Purple nightshade, also known as belladonna, has a long history in folklore and witchcraft. It has been used for centuries by witches and sorcerers for its potent properties. The plant contains alkaloids such as atropine, which can cause hallucinations and delirium when ingested in large quantities. In purple nightshade witchcraft, the plant is often used in rituals and potions to enhance psychic abilities, induce astral projection, and connect with the spirit world.
In purple nightshade witchcraft, the plant is often used in rituals and potions to enhance psychic abilities, induce astral projection, and connect with the spirit world. By consuming the plant or using it in various forms, practitioners believe that they can tap into its mystical energies and gain insight into the future, communicate with the dead, or manipulate the outcome of events. While purple nightshade witchcraft can be enticing to those seeking esoteric knowledge and power, it is important to note that the plant is highly toxic and can be deadly if ingested in large quantities.
Bittersweet Nightshade
Small, bitter, green, yellow and red berries cling to the vine all Summer- shiny and alluring, almost good enough to eat, but they are poison. Enough could kill a curious child. But still, they are not as deadly as Belladonna, the true murderess of the family. All the same it is best to teach children not to touch, and keep curious cats and dogs away.
Among the many deadly, dark and alluring poisons in the garden, including its intoxicating cousins used in flying ointments, Bittersweet Nightshade is often overlooked as nothing more than a weed.
While it is not a known entheogen, I do work with the spirit of this plant, finding it a powerful and protective spirit in its own right and a wonderful ally to have in the witches garden.
I have come to associate Bittersweet Nightshade with Baba Yaga, vining its way through her dancing hut on chicken legs. Climbing Nightshade or Woody Nightshade as it is also known is both poison and medicine, like many of the Solanaceae, and is useful for eczema and pruritis.*
Solanum dulcamara flower
According to Corinne Boyer in “Under the Bramble Arch” , Bittersweet Nightshade is a protective plant used to cure pigs from being ill wished when wound in their collars. It is also used in conjunction with Holly as protection from being hag ridden.
As a Saturnian plant it has a darker nature and can be used as a cursing herb to cause destruction to ones enemies. I have found it quite useful in binding magic against those who have wished me harm and kept it by my doorway for a good while before moving it to a sunnier spot where it is now much happier.
I often visit the Bittersweet in my garden, and sit for a spell, under her gaze, magnetized by her often overlooked beauty. Whatever one may think of this plant, I will always have a deep abiding love for the bewitching star shaped flowers and the dark leafing vines which hint at something quite magical and mysterious beneath the surface, and will always keep her near my home for her charm and protection.
*Medicinal Plants of the World-Ben-Erik van Wyk and Michael Wink
Under the Bramble Arch: A Folk Grimoire of Wayside Plant Lore and Practicum -Corinne Boyer
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Dukes JA. CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. first ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, Inc., 1985.
The hallucinogenic effects of the plant can also be unpredictable and potentially dangerous. Practitioners of purple nightshade witchcraft must exercise caution and respect for the plant's power. It is crucial to conduct thorough research, receive proper training, and approach the practice with a responsible mindset. Consulting with experienced practitioners or herbalists is strongly advised to ensure safety and proper understanding of the plant's properties. In conclusion, purple nightshade witchcraft is a magical practice that revolves around the use of purple nightshade, a toxic plant with hallucinogenic properties. While it offers the potential for enhancing psychic abilities and connecting with the spirit world, it requires caution, knowledge, and respect for the plant's potency..
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