BANEFUL PLANTS | Witchcraft Elements

PLANTS FOR BANEFUL MAGICK

Plants in baneful magick are typically those with properties that can cause harm, invoke malefic energies, or influence the physical or spiritual well-being of individuals. These plants, often toxic or poisonous, have been used throughout history in rituals and spells intended to curse, hex, or bring about misfortune.

However, it is important to note that all plants have the potential to be used banefully, depending on how they are employed in spellwork. While certain plants have a reputation for causing harm due to their toxic nature, even those that are traditionally considered healing herbs can be used in baneful magick. For instance, herbs like Rosemary or Lavender, which are often used for purification and protection, can be reversed or used in a more negative context to bring discord or repel positive energies when used with malicious intent. The key is in the intention and method of application — any plant can carry a charge, either positive or negative, depending on how it is used in ritual or spellwork.

Below is a list of plants that are known to be commonly used in Baneful Magick.

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ABSINTHE -

AFRICAN GINGER -

AGUE WEED -

ALOES -

ANISE SEED -

ASAFOETIDA -

BALMONY -

BELLADONNA -

BETEL NUT -

BLACK NIGHTSHADE -

BLACK PEPPERCORN -

BLACKTHORN -

BLADDERWRACK -

BLOOD ROOT -

BLUEBERRY -

BONESET -

CALAMUS ROOT -

CINQUEFOIL -

COCONUTS -

OLD MAN OF THE WOODS -

DATURA -

FOXGLOVE -

HEMLOCK -

HENBANE -

HONEYSUCKLE -

KNOT WEED -

LEMON VERBENA -

LICORICE ROOT -

MORNING GLORY -

MUSTARD SEED -

PATCHOULI -

POKE ROOT -

POPPY SEED -

RED PEPPER -

RUE -

SLIPPERY ELM -

SPANISH MOSS -

TORMENTILLA -

WITCH'S GRASS -

VETIVERT -

VERVAIN -

WILD BLACKBERRY ROOT -

WILLOW -

WORMWOOD -

YEW -

Aids in conjuring and communicating with the dead if burnt with sandalwood as an incense.

Used by occultists; it is said to be pleasing to all spirits one wishes to conjure when sprinkled in the 4 corners of a room.

Causes ones enemies to become extremely confused.

Traditionally used to invoke demons. Soak aloes in a bottle of Black Cat Oil for 9 days, on the 10th night: anoint the forehead and altar. The demon should appear to do one’s bidding.

Used to increase power in all psychic workings.

Used for casting hexes on a person. Sometimes referred to as the Devil’s Incense, Asafoetida is burned to force someone to leave you alone.

A plant in the Figwort family that is ground and used for hexing.

Used to facilitate divination, visions and moving between realms. A main ingredient of Flying Ointment. Being of the Underworld, Belladonna is sacred to the Crone; it may be used to consecrate tools used for contacting the dead, particularly those made of lead or onyx.

When chewed with lime it is said to increase ones power, both spiritual and mental.

The less toxic relative of Belladonna, sacred to Hecate, the Moon and the Underworld - Burn to invoke the gods of the dark, or to work with the spirits of the dead.

Used in baneful workings to cause the undesired to flee. Can also aid in harsher compellings.

The thorns of the Blackthorn tree have long been used in witchcraft for pricking wax or cloth poppets to curse an intended victim. If tied together with black thread as an equal-armed cross they also create a strong charm of protection from cursing, malevolent witchcraft, and psychic harm.

When placed near an enemies bathroom it is said to cause that enemy to be stricken with irritation of the urinary tract.

If you are looking for a substitute for human blood, use Blood Root to make Diabolic Wine. Also, if thrown on a witch’s doorstep it will reflect the witch’s spells back at her.

Causes an enemy strife when thrown on his doorstep.

Burn as an incense during chants intended for curses.

Considered so powerful a commanding ingredient, it is often used alone. Used to bend and compel others to you will.

Burn over a candle wax image of an enemy to cause him discomfort.

Hollow out the coconut and fill it with Snakeroot. Place it in a flaming pit, and as it roasts, your enemies health will decline.

If a piece of this is hidden on your enemies self, it will cause them great pain if they have previously harmed you.

Being extremely toxic it is aligned with Saturn and was traditionally used to induce visions and astral travel. In modern days it is used mostly in areas of hex-breaking and protection, though a careful witch could infuse an Attraction Oil par excellence from its flowers with enough knowledge and care.

Associated with the planets Saturn and Venus. Poisonous; and when burned, the ashes can be used in hexes.

Highly toxic, it is used as an oil for anointing talismans for destructive work. The incense of which can enrage the mind for black magical workings. Olive leaves and Hemlock aid in peacefully disposing of enemies. Used in Flying Ointments for venturing into other realms.

In Greek mythology the dead of Hell were known to be crowned with Henbane as they walked helplessly beside the river Styx. Black Henbane is used for crossing or to ensnare one in a binding love. Often used in Flying Ointments.

Traditionally symbolizes the “bonds of love” and is excellent when working on a problem of infidelity. A twining vine with sweet-smelling flowers, it is used to entangle and tie a lover to you. A potent commanding ingredient - the iron fist in the velvet glove.

To get rid of ones enemy, fill a black cloth or voodoo doll and sew up, then bury the effigy. It is also used with Balmony herb in curses. Used to really bind and “tie down” a person or situation.

Causes great trouble between lovers. When scattered at the doorway of the couple great discord will ensue, and the two will become bitter enemies.

Aids in binding and love spells. Used for spells aimed at controlling another person.

Also known as Bindweed, it is employed in astral workings to bridge the gap between physical and spiritual. It is also used to bind and suppress the will of another.

The seed of strife and discord. Used to confuse the words of lovers and cause disconnections and misunderstandings. Sprinkled around the trunk of a fruit tree on the first evening of the full moon will cause the tree to bear no fruit.

Sickens enemies when used in chants and spells for hexing.

A conjure ball can be made in the name of Satan from the leaves and root. It is then placed into a bag, glass jar or container and left where an enemy will find it. This is done so that he will suffer great anxiety and making him more prone to accident or injury.

Causes couples to argue. Opium Poppies were often distilled into Flying Ointments.

Has a long history of use in herb magic. Use to banish unfriendly people from your life, or to induce suffering.

Although it is great protection for the owner, in turn, rue placed near another person puts a great hex on them. Since it is not a powerful black magic herb, it is used to simply frustrate or agitate the person, rather than causing serious harm or injury.

Used to separate a married couple when buried near their home.

Used in Southern conjure for cursing enemies. It can be added to War Water, or used to stuff a poppet or cursing sachet. It is used to jinx and give bad luck to the intended.

To cause distress, harm and discord to a foe: sprinkle this on a picture of her or him and place in a box.

Causes quarrels among friends. Place under each leg of a table they will sit at, by the end of the evening they will surely be fighting.

Silences ones who will speak ill of you.

Spells used to contact and speak with Lucifer are the most effective when using this herb. Also used for conjuring evil spirits and demons.

Blackberry’s powerful entangling energy can be used in cursing and to ensnare an enemy so they cannot escape your magic. Place in a piece of red cloth with Witch’s Salt and smash it each day for seven days with a mallet to return a curse back to the sender - so they suffer the effects instead of yourself.

Willow is under the Devil’s protection, and when held in ones left hand, may be used in pacts, or rites requesting supernatural powers.

An ingredient in Flying Ointments; used to send harmful magic back on its sender, and for spells of vengeance. Aids in making pacts with the Devil.

Has an ancient history of association with death and necromancy - the practice of raising the dead to commune with them, or to seek prophecy. It can also be used to curse enemies; causing bad luck and ill health. Yew is a sacred tree among witches as it belongs to Hecate and the Underworld.