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Willow
Jun 21, 2016 19:32:32 GMT
Post by Nox on Jun 21, 2016 19:32:32 GMT
WILLOWSalix Planet: Moon Element: Water Astrological sign: -- Deities: Hecate, Artemis, Ceres, Persephone, Hera, Mercury, Belili, Belenos Mundane uses
• Willow tree bark contains salicylic acid, which is in Asprin, and this is a pain reliver/fever reducer • Willow has been used to treat things from acne to Rheumatism Magical uses
•Having Willow wood in your home supposedly will guard against evil • The leaves and the bark are often associated with healing magic • Associated with dream magic, divination, and intuition • Used in love magic, protection, friendship, healing, a whole lot of uses. Additional notes/warnings
•Though not poisonous, the salisylic acid in the bark can thin the lining of your stomach and lead to ulcers, in larger doses, or if ingested frequently •There are many different varieties of willow all aroundthe world, ranging from bushes to great big trees Sources
treesforlife.org.uk/forest/mythology-folklore/willow/ www.druidry.org/library/trees/tree-lore-willow witchesofthecraft.com/2013/01/10/the-weeping-willow-tree-the-tree-of-hecate en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willow
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