GENTIAN MAGICKAL PROPERTIES FOR SPELLS & WITCHCRAFT
Gentian MAGICKAL PROPERTIES, SPIRITUAL MEANING, USES, AND CORRESPONDENCES FOR USE IN SPELLS, WITCHCRAFT, AND MAGICK
Gentian, with its striking blue blossoms and potent roots, has long held a place in both traditional herbalism and folk magic.
Beyond its medicinal uses, this herb is imbued with a unique set of magical properties such as spiritual development and love spells.
Gentian also holds a special place in the world of creating bitters and tonics for aiding digestion.
LATIN NAME: Gentiana lutea
GENTIAN MAGICKAL PROPERTIES & SPIRITUAL MEANING: Spiritual Development | Attracting Love
IS IT NECESSARY: No, unless you like making bitters and bitter tinctures, then it’s a must have.
EASY TO FIND: It’s easy to find in most herb shops and online.
COST: Approximately $2-$4 an ounce.
PARTS USED: Roots
GODS/GODDESSES: I’ve yet to discover any gods or goddesses associated with gentian. If you do know of any, please contact me and let me know!
ELEMENTS: Fire
ZODIAC SIGNS: Aries | Leo
PLANETS: Mars
ENERGY: Masculine | Expressive | Active
GENTIAN FLOWER LANGUAGE SYMBOLISM: Justice, Victory, and Determination
GENTIAN FOLKLORE & MAGICK: You can use Gentian to enhance your spiritual practices and growth so you can overcome obstacles. It can help clear blockages and help you find clarity and see things for what they really are. It can be used to attract love.
GENTIAN THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: Gentian is the epitome of bitter herbs. It’s commonly used as the base when making bitters. It makes an excellent tonic for stimulating the digestion, hence its use in bitters. It’s also known to improve circulation and help with anxiety. Applied to the skin as a tea, it can speed wound healing. However, Gentian shouldn’t be consumed for long periods of time because it’s very stimulating. No more than a few weeks at time.
GENTIAN MAGICKAL & SPIRITUAL USES: Gentian is a great herb to work with when you’re experiencing spiritual blockages. Working with it can help you gain clarity and stimulate spiritual growth. It’s also been traditionally used for drawing in love.
GENTIAN THERAPEUTIC USES: Gentian is the base for a lot of bitters recipes. Bitter compounds found is some herbs are excellent for stimulating digestion and have been used for centuries for this purpose. I always keep a tincture of gentian bitters to use a base for other bitters recipes. If I’ve eaten too much, a teaspoon of gentian is some Peppermint tea will help move things along. But don’t forget some honey or sugar because even in small doses, gentian packs a bitter punch!
IDEAS FOR USING GENTIAN IN SPELLS & MAGICK: Meditate with gentian to gain clarity on any spiritual blockages. It can be placed in bath water to draw love to you or used in love spells. I use it for a base in most of my bitters recipes. You could use it in tinctures and potions for spiritual work or love spells.
When extracted into a tincture or glycerite:
BEST EXTRACTION RATIO: Bitters 1:3. Tincture | Glycerite 1:5
BEST ALCOHOL PROOF: 80 proof
TIME TO STEEP: 4 weeks
FLAVOR: Pure bitter
CHEMISTRY: Potently bitter compounds such as iridioid glycosides
The information provided is not intended to replace medical advice or treatment. Always consult your doctor or physician before taking any herbs or supplements. Herbs may have side effects, cause individual sensitivities or allergies, or interact with medications, and it is important to discuss these risks with your healthcare provider. Exercise caution if you are pregnant or nursing before taking any herbs or supplements.
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