Hollyhocks, also known as Alcea rosea, are beautiful flowering plants that have been used for centuries in various forms of witchcraft. The plant is associated with healing, protection, and divination, making it a valuable tool for witches and practitioners of the craft. Hollyhock can be used in herbal remedies for healing purposes. The flowers and leaves of the plant can be brewed into a tea, which is believed to have soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. This tea can be used to treat various ailments, including sore throats, coughs, and skin irritations. Additionally, hollyhock can be used in baths and poultices for pain relief and to aid in the healing process.
Oddly enough, hollyhocks are the most typical flowers that symbolize fertility. In fact, it is popular to adorn bouquets for the 13th wedding anniversaries! Ancient times described hollyhocks as powerhouses from a mystical perspective. Cool, right?
Gather fresh flowers from your garden, a field, or even from the store, and learn how to weave them into something magnificent like a magical flower crown. You can plant them outdoors near the family home to help with family success and for everyone to grow and flourish and you can also use the flowers in potpourri inside the home.
Additionally, hollyhock can be used in baths and poultices for pain relief and to aid in the healing process. In terms of protection, hollyhock can be used to ward off negative energies and evil spirits. The plant can be hung around the home, especially near doorways and windows, to create a protective barrier.
Hollyhock
T he Latin name for Hollyhock is Alcea Rosea and it belongs to the Mallow family. Hollyhocks are perennial flowers that bloom from July to September and grow to around 2.5 meters tall. They like a sheltered, sunny spot – but not direct sunlight or too hot – and rich soil. They look beautiful growing against a wall in a cottage garden and come in a variety of colors: whites, yellows, pinks, reds and dark maroons. They also attract bees and butterflies.
The hollyhock is believed to have originated in the Mediterranean and introduced to Europe in the sixteenth century. There are references to it having been used by herbalists and the flowers, leaves and roots are all edible though they may not be particularly nice tasting. It can be used both internally and externally to treat a range of conditions. The roots contain vitamins and minerals, including iodine and can be made into a poultice to treat ulcers. They are also used to treat inflammation, bleeding wounds and even loss of appetite. The hollyhock is believed to help with bladder disorders and throat and bronchial problems.
In addition to medicinal uses, paper can be made from the stems of the hollyhock. The fibres are extracted and when mixed and processed, produce a tan-colored paper. The flowers can be used as food coloring and if you have your own yard or garden you can add them to your compost heap or get a ready-made powder containing hollyhocks to quicken the process needed to activate it and produce your compost.
Hollyhocks can be used in magickal work for any spells concerned with wealth and fertility. They can help with attracting money into your life, having a flow of money, any kind of material wealth and success and manifesting prosperity and abundance. You can plant them outdoors near the family home to help with family success and for everyone to grow and flourish and you can also use the flowers in potpourri inside the home. Hollyhocks are associated with Lammas and can be incorporated into celebrations to ensure fertility of the land and a good harvest.
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Hollyhock can also be used in rituals and spells for protection, either through the burning of dried leaves or the creation of protective charms or amulets. When it comes to divination, hollyhock can be a helpful tool for witches. The plant is believed to enhance psychic abilities and can be used in rituals and meditations to facilitate communication with the spirit realm. Hollyhock can also be used in dream magic, where the flowers or leaves are placed under a pillow to induce prophetic dreams or enhance dream recall. Overall, hollyhock is a versatile plant with numerous applications in witchcraft. Its healing properties, protective abilities, and assistance in divination make it a valuable addition to any witch's practice. Whether used in herbal remedies, protection spells, or divination rituals, hollyhock is a powerful tool for witches seeking to harness its magical properties..
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