Horehound

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Mercury

Element: Air

Chakra Colour: Blue

 Medicinal Uses: Horehound’s primary use is for afflictions of the pulmonary organs. It is one of the best remedies for persistent coughs and bronchitis, especially where there is tough phlegm which proves difficult to expectorate. Horehound apparently loosens the phlegm and makes it more liquid so that it can be brought up more easily. It can even be used successfully for whooping cough and asthma. The ancients also used it for its bitter principles, to stimulate the liver and gallbladder and aid the digestive processes or to enhance the appetite. It is an intensely bitter herb and the usual way of administration is in the form of syrup. It was taken in the form of teas, extracts, and syrups for internal use and salves or poultices for external use. Recent studies have found it effective in lowering blood sugar levels and cholesterol, which suggests that it may prove beneficial in the treatment of diabetes, however, so far only preliminary studies have been done and more research is necessary.

Magical Uses: In magic, Horehound is bound to the Earth and to Mercury.  It’s name is a derivative of Horus, the Egyptian God of sky and light.  It can be burned, used in sachets, or drunk as a tea for its magical effects.    It can be used in a sachet carried on the person, and is believed to protect against spells or sorcery. As a tea, it is felt by some to increase mental clarity and strength.  Try some soon.   Burned as an incense, it is believed to honor Horus, the God of sky and light, and to increase protection from evil forces.

Other Names: Bull’s Blood, Even Of the Star, Seed of Horns, Soldier’s Tea, hoarhound , white horehound

Contraindications: None documented

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