Valerian

Origin: Europe and North-Western Asia

Family: Caprifoliaceae
Subfamily: Valerianoideae
Scientific Name: Valeriana officinalis

Folk Names: All-heal, bloody butcher, capon’s trailer, garden heliotrope, garden valerian, St George’s herb, setwell, vandal root

Magical

Element: Water
Direction: South
Day: Monday
Planet: Uranus
Zodiac: Aquarius
Associated Celebrations: ShadowFest

Parts used: Root, herb

Magical Properties: Harmony, sleep, love, protection, communication, creativity, emotion, cycles, protection, hex-breaking, grounding

Substitutions: Niaouli