Herbs by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)

[Dept of PMM Artists & things]

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) G

Powers: Luck

Magical uses: Cabbage should be planted in the garden the first thing after a couple has been married, if they wish to have good luck in their marriage and garden.

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Cactus Few are poisonous, ingest only those used for food.

Powers: Protection, chastity

Magical uses: Cacti of all kinds are protective, owing to their spines. Grown indoors, they protect against unwanted intrusions and burglaries, and also absorb negativity. Outside, one cactus should be placed facing each direction, next to the house,to further protect it. Cactus spines are sometimes used in Witch bottles, and to mark symbols and words on candles and roots. These are then either carried or buried to release the power.

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Calamus (Acorus calamus)

Poison: Several plants are sold under the name of Calamus and two of those are very dangerous to take internally, so we must recommend not using calamus internally.

Powers: Luck, healing, money, protection

Magical uses: The seeds are strung as beads and used for healing, or the powdered root is used in healing incenses and sachets. Small pieces of the root kept in all corners of the kitchen protect against hunger and poverty. Growing the plant brings good luck to the gardener, and calamus is also used to strengthen and bind spells.

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Camellia (Camellia japonica)

Powers: Riches

Magical uses: The camellia brings riches and luxury, and so is used in spells of this kind. Place the fresh blossoms in vessels of water on the altar during money and prosperity rituals.

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Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) X:

Do not use in the faces of small children.

Powers: Chastity, health, divination

Magical uses: Sniff to lessen sexual desire.

Also place beside the bed for this purpose. A bag of camphor (or the bark of a camphor tree) hung around the neck, prevents the contraction of colds and flu.

Camphor is sometimes used in divinatory incenses; unfortunately, true camphor is all but unavailable in the United States, so synthetics usually have to suffice.

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Caper (Capparis spinosa)

Powers: Potency, lust, love

Magical uses: A man who suffers from impotency has but to eat some capers and he will be cured. The caper is also used in love and lust formulae.

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Caraway (Carum carvi) G

Powers: Protection, lust, health, anti-theft, mental powers

Magical uses: The caraway serves as protection against Lilith, as well as all manner of evil spirits,entities and plain old negativity. It is often carried for this purpose. Any object which holds some caraway seeds is theft-proof. The seeds are also used to encourage fidelity, and are placed in sachets and talismans to attract a mate. When baked into cookies, bread, or cakes they are lust inducing. Chewing the seeds is helpful to gain the love of one you desire. They also strengthen the mjemory, and a small bag of the seeds placed in a child's bed protects the child from illness.

From Scott Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs