Caraway seeds
Caraway seeds, 10g
Botanical name: Carum carvi
Folk Names: Kummel, Alcaravea
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Deities:
Powers: Protection, Lust, Health, Anti-theft, Mental Powers
Magickal Uses: Traditionally, Caraway was used to protect from Lilith (haha), as well as all manner of evil spirits, entities and negative energies. It is still carried for this purpose today.
It is said that any object containing caraway seeds will be theft-proof, though we do recommend taking active measures to prevent theft as well and not relying only on the seeds.
When used in cooking, such as baked into cookies and cakes, it is said that the food will induce lust.
Caraway seeds are also used to strengthen the memory and if placed in a childs' bed will protect them from illness.
Healing Properties: Stomach, body cleanser (tonic), kidneys, glands,
*Our herbs are packaged in little plastic ziplock bags with labels
**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
