Five Finger Grass / Cinquefoil - 10g
Botanical name: Potentilla canadensis, P. erecta or P. reptans
Folk Names: Crampweed, Five Finger Blossom, Five Finger Grass, Five Fingers, Goosegrass, Goose Tansy, Moor Grass, Pentaphyllon, Silver Cinquefoil, Silverweed, Sunkfield, Synkefoyle
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Fire
Deities:
Powers: Money, Protection, Prophetic Dreams, Sleep
Magickal Uses: The five points of the leaves represent love, money, health, power and wisdom - when carried it is said to grant all five. Often used or worn when attending Court to grant favours and eloquence, it is also kept on the bedhead for protection.
Healing Properties: Sore throats, fevers, tonic, antiseptic, astringent, teeth and gums, skin scrapes, cuts and bruises.
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**Medicinal properties are listed as a guide only, Lylliths' Emporium is not responsible for any misuse of herbs, resins, berries or oils - always seek professional medical advice before using natural therapies.
Information Sourced From: Cunninghams' Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, Scott Cunningham.
Wikipedia, www.anniesremedy.com, www.herbs2000.com, www.witchipedia.com, And our own private collection of grimoires and herbal lore