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Epazote

This wonderful Plant Ally aids one in establishing solid boundaries in both Spirit and/or Matter when severe trauma occurs or when one loses extensive Self – esteem during an unforeseen situation.

This plant can be Crafted into a bundle for a burn bowl, or it may be ground for that same bowl or dressing a candle, or for any other purpose that calls to you. You do NOT have to burn this Plant Ally to Experience its healing effects. Many Practitioners simply place it near their place of sleep or where they would like to relax, or even take some to a difficult therapy session with them.  Even others with allergies, or whom do not have the plant common to their area draw it or print a picture of it and calling in a Cousin Plant Ally or Representative that is closely related, i.e. Wormseed.

MORE IS NOT BETTER. It only requires a very small amount from this powerful Ally. Some place this small amount with other herbs of Intent.

Known as:
Some of the other names for this Plant Ally are:
Dysphania ambrosioides, formerly Chenopodium ambrosiodes, Goosefoot, Jerusalem Oak, Jesuits Tea, Mastruz, Mexican Tea, herba sanctæ Mariæ. (Herb of Saint Marie), Payqu (Paico), Wormseed

Found:
Native to Central America, epazote has been grown for culinary and medicinal purposes for thousands of years. This Plant Ally is used in everyday cooking in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca and the Yucatan Peninsula among the Mayan-speaking peoples and has traveled north well into the Southwest and all of California.

Uses:
Magick: This is both a Protective and Healing plant.

Medicinal: Tea made from Epazote leaves can be used sparingly in the treatment of amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, malaria, chorea, hysteria, expectorant, catarrh, and asthma. (small amount/pinch of leaves)

Oil of Chenopdium is derived from this plant. With rendered essential oil, as little as FOUR DROPS of this oil can kill a small adult if ingested. But has been used sparingly for thousands of years as a helminth amongst the indigenous.

One of the other uses that has been successful for this herb is similar to bay leaf in that it will temper the chemicals beans release that cause flatulence when cooked. ONLY A PINCH or a few tiny leaves are needed to season, just as bay, in your dish and remove before serving.

Harvesting:
Leaves are best harvested before plant goes to seed. Gently pull leaves down and away from stalk.  

EXPLORE AND LEARN!

Wednesday YD1

General - Journal - Book of Shadows

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This is a powerful Plant Ally to know, especially residing in the Americas.
Take a moment to explore this wonderful ally and list THREE FACTS
that are not mentioned in the passage.
Cite your sources, even if it is something like “Spell 8” or “National Geographic #465 p. 12”

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