Chicory - Magical & Medicinal Correspondence
MATERIA MAGICA: CHICORY
According to TheSacredWillow.net :
Chicory has been documented thought out time as having many magickcal properties including:
luck
strength
divination
favors
frugality
invisibility
opening of locks
removing obstacles
curse removal
In ancient Egypt, chicory was said to bring success and make one invulnerable.
It was also once believed that chicory was able to make people invisible
and when pressed against a lock the lock would open.
Anointing your body with chicory oil will attract good people to grant you favors.
It is said chicory can remove curses but it is often used in casting a curse.
When carried chicory promotes frugality (the lack of wastefulness)
When used as an incense is a great cleanser to purify your divination items
When you collect chicory with a golden knife, on midsummer, in complete silence at noon or midnight it will amplify its magical properties.
Experienced shamans use chicory to speed up and slow down time during path walking.
Chicory is referred to as a “clock” flower, this simply means its flowers blossom and close in time with the sun rising and falling.
According t0 Judy Ann Nock in The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Magickal Herbs: Your Complete Guide to the Hidden Powers of Herbs :
Native to Europe, chicory is widely associated with New Orleans, a city steeped in witchcraft. It is valued in folk medicine and has been used historically as a poultice for inflammations, as well as a culinary green.
Also known as succory, chicory is a perennial member of the daisy family. It grows to around 3 feet in height. Its roasted root is frequently used as an additive to coffee, while its leaves are used in salads and cooked greens. Its attractive blue flowers can be spotted growing wild across North America.
Chicory is used in love magick. If you find yourself becoming too involved or overly preoccupied with a love interest, carrying chicory can help bring you back to center.
MATERIA MEDICA: CHICORY
According to HerbalGram, German Commission E:
Cichorii herba, chicory herb. Cichorii radix, chicory root.
Composition
The dried, above-ground parts and/or roots, collected in autumn, of Cichorium intybus L. var. intybus (syn. C. intybus L. var. sylvestre Visiani) [Fam. Asteraceae], as well as its preparations in effective dosage. The herb contains bitter principles, inulin, and pentosans.
Uses
Loss of appetite, dyspepsia.
Contraindications
Allergies to chicory and other composites. In case of gallstones, use only after consultation with a physician.
Side Effects
In rare cases, allergic skin reactions.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed:
Average daily dosage:
3 g of herb;
equivalent preparations.
Mode of Administration
Cut herb for teas, as well as other bitter-tasting preparations for internal uses.
Actions
Mildly choleretic
According to Google:
Chicory has many potential health benefits, including:
Digestive health: Chicory can help with digestion, constipation, and indigestion. Chicory root has a mild laxative effect.
Anti-inflammatory: Chicory has anti-inflammatory properties.
Antioxidants: Chicory is an antioxidant.
Anti-diabetic: Chicory has anti-diabetic properties.
Anti-tumor: Chicory has anti-tumor properties.
Anthelmintic: Chicory can treat parasite-related infections.
Immune-stimulating: Chicory can stimulate the immune system.
Antihepatotoxic: Chicory can prevent liver damage.
Analgesic: Chicory contains substances that have analgesic properties.
Sedative: Chicory contains substances that have sedative properties.
Antimalarial: Chicory has antimalarial properties.
Chicory is also a rich source of beta-carotene.
SOURCES
TheSacredWillow.net
The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Magickal Herbs: Your Complete Guide to the Hidden Powers of Herbs by Judy Ann Nock
HerbalGram.Org, German Commission E
Google
