Magick use and general ritual information:
Although there seems to be much misconception, these two names refer to the same herbe. This is one of the few herbes which can be used in almost any magickal situation. As a Visionary Herbe, it may be mixed with others in either incense or beverage, or it may be used as either oil or fresh juice to anoint one's divinatory tools. It has been used by those who follow a dream quest, to divine one's future love, and the Pawnee thought it an excellent choice of herbes to enhance the dreaming process.

Vervain enjoys many delightful common names, such as 'fer faen' among the Celts for its ability to relieve us of emotional pressures and unnecessary burdens; 'llysiaur hudol', or the enchanting herbe, among the Welsh, and one of my favorites, 'lustral water'. It has been a Religious Herbe for many peoples, among them the Druids, the Celts, the Welsh, the Greeks, the Romans, and nearly any culture that grew this herbe in their gardens.

Vervain is an Herbe of Immortality, containing the essence of this mystery and regular work with the herbe can bring an understanding of this secret. It is also an Herbe of Protection, added to numerous recipes for spells and amulets to keep the practitioner safe against various negatives influences. It is used to reverse bad spells, and to keep one safe against all negativity. It is used to consecrate tools of magick, and keep them safe from evil. In times past, a priest or priestess performing an exorcism might wear a wreath of Vervain about the head. It was used by the Druids in their ritual sweeping to cleanse the altar, and is of particular virtue in consecrating the altar stone. It is also used to consecrate tools of Mercury. If mecury is stored with Vervain, the mercury should be in a sealed glass vial.

Vervain or Verbena is also an herbe of romance. It is found in a great many recipes for attracting mates, love, and sexual fulfillment. It is ideal for the ritual drink in rites of love and sexual magick, and was often worn by brides. It is sacred to the Goddess Diana, and may be used to ask Her for favors. Vervain was used to honor the Sun by Persian magicians who would gather bouquets of it to hold in the newly-risen Sunlight. Thus, the Vervain and the Persian magi were totally bathed in sunlight, wearing nothing else, as a magickal preparation for the day. This custom is still preserved in some places today.

An herbe of Midsummer, this is the best time to gather it. It is also dried, and tossed into the Midsummer fire at the gathering for the following year, and is an appropriate incense for any of the eight major festivals.

An ancient recipe for a Draught of Immortality contains Verbena and this herbe is used in conjunction with opals and agates. Some say a magickal wand should be cleansed with Verbena before the consecra­tion, and it was one of the Herbes used by Solomon to aspurge his temple.

Vervain is the herbe of poets, singers, and bards, and should be worn when performing, bringing inspiration and increased skill...

Resource: THE MASTER BOOK OF HERBALISM

Form & Weight: Organic, Dried, Cut, Half Pound

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