E back to herbs Elder Gender: female Planet: Venus Element: Water Used for: Branches can be used for wands and staves. Stand beneath the elder to be protected from lightning; sleeping under the elder tree will bring drugged and dangerous dreams of faeryland, from which one might awaken either mad, or not at all. In the Middle Ages it was considered unlucky to burn elder, or to bring it into the house. It was only considered safe to cut an elder tree if one had first asked permission; the tree dryad would grant consent by keeping silence. Elder leaves gathered at Beltane Eve and attached to the door are said to keep away evil. Elecampane Gender: female Planet: Mercury Element: Earth Used for: Was said to have sprung from the tears of Helen which fell to the ground when Paris abducted her. Called elf dock in Denmark. Once used to raise and sustain the spirits. As an incense, can be burned as an aid to meditation. love, protection, psychic powers Elm Gender: male Planet: Saturn Element: Water Used for: love Endive Gender: male Planet: Jupiter Element: Air Used for: lust, love Eucalyptus Gender: female Planet: Moon Element: Water Used for: Used in healing rituals and charms of all kinds. Surround blue candles with the leaves and burn for healing vibrations. Hang green pods around the neck to cure colds and sore throats. Eyebright Gender: male Planet: Sun Element: Air Used for: Anoint eyelids with the infusion daily to induce clarivoyant visions. mental and psychic powers back to herbs