Chives

 

Names: Allium, Buchu, Kudda, Nira

Warnings: Ingest high levels of chives can cause an upset stomach.

Planets: Mars

Elements: Fire

Gender associations: Masculine

Signs: Scorpio

Deities: Hecate

Celebrations: Lammas

Spell types: Protection, Divination, Hex-breaking, Love, Weight loss, repels negative energies, Warding, Repelling disease, Stimulation, Healing, Moving on, Fears & phobias

Medical uses: Sunburn, Sore throat, Poor circulation

Uses:

·         Hanging a bundle of chives over your door will protect against unwanted visitors.

·         Use in weight loss spells.

·         Use in work to help you heal from a broken heart.

Growing tips:

·         Thrives in well-drained soil.

·         When left in direct sunlight keep well-watered.

·         When harvesting cut to the base of the plant.

Please do not use any plant or herb medicinally without consulting your doctor, some of these plants and herbs can be very dangerous and even poisonous.