Ragweed

Ragwood and Witchery

We love the image of an old good man with a white beard and beautiful blue eyes who possibly can be met in our childhood and usually tells us stories which make us happy. Or when we cry near a river he appears with a rod in his hand and produces a root from a secret pocket in his clog which gives us incredible power or takes from us something unwanted, a secret fear maybe. Usually, he didn’t...
Mugworth

Mullein powers

Common mullein (lat.  Verbascum thapsus, Lumanarica (Romanian), a member of the family Scrophulariaceae, was used in ancient times for its magical powers.  Mullein appears in the summer and with its alien appearance is hard to miss. Mullein has a single stalk that grows up to six feet in height and is crowned by tiny yellow flowers. The name Verbascum is derived from a Latin word...
Salcie

Lady of the Lake – Salix Alba – the origin of aspirin

Lady of the Lake - Salix Alba - the origin of aspirin White Willow (Salix Alba), the most powerful healing magic used by Druids is also called the witch’s aspirin and is brought into the house in March to provide powerful protection. Salix alba is one of the most healing medicines from Antiquity.  It can be found in temperate regions, near waters. The Celtic name“Salix” ' comes from...
Suceava River Landscape

Wild Olive

As we walk in the beautiful area of the Romanian Suceava River we discover here a luxurious and abundant landscape that feels the soul with enchantment.  The magical healing properties of the place are immeasurable. White and grey sheep like modulated moving stones are climbing heels. The Wild Olive trees are “splendiferous” as Zorba the Greek would say, blazed in the Sun. Joy is...