Cinquefoil - The Magick Moon

Cinquefoil (5 Finger Grass) – is cut and sold by the ounce.

Cinquefoil is also known as Five Finger Grass, Crampweed, Silverweed, and is a perennial plant found primarily in dry, arid places in Canada and the United States. Its name Five finger grass comes from the growth pattern of the petioled leaves, which resemble small chubby fingers. The bright yellow flowers appear from April through August.

The five points of the leaves represent love, money, health, power and wisdom and when carried grants these. Prick a hole in an egg, drain it and fill it with cinquefoil. Tape the egg shut, and your home and property are protected. Bathe in the infusion every seven days to ward off evil influences. Hang at the door or place on the bed for protection.

Bathe the forehead and hands nine times with an infusion, to wash away hexes and curses. To dream of your future lover or mate find a seven-pointed leaflet and place it under your pillow. A bag of cinquefoil hung from your bed will bring a restful night of sleep. It is offend carried during court cases as it brings eloquence when asking favors of officials and usually ensures that they will be granted. Add to the purification bath sachet or bathe in the infusion every seven days to ward off evil.

Cinquefoil is one of those herbs associated with vile mixtures of noxious and animal parts attributed to medieval witches. It is said to have been used in flying ointment and in spells associated with the placing of hexes.

The best cinquefoil is that which has been gathered when the moon waxes full at midnight on a Wednesday. A perfectly formed 5 fingered leaf should be gathered, dried and pressed into one's diary.

Such a leaf is considered solid magick to bring protection to a friend or loved one who is taking a journey.

You may use the root or leaves of this herb.

Magical Properties:
Zodiac: Virgo
Gender: Male
Planet: Jupiter, Mercury
Element: Fire
Deities: Taurus
Basic Powers: Anointing, Banishing, Clairvoyance, Divination, Exorcism, Healing, Hex Breaking, Inspiration, Justice, Knowledge, Legal Matters, Love, Luck, Money, Prophetic Dreams, Prosperity, Power, Protection, Purification, Sleep, and Wisdom.

It was an ingredient in many spells in the Middle Ages, and was particularly used as a magic herb in love potions. In an old recipe called 'Witches' Ointment' the juice of Five-leaf Grass, smallage and wolfsbane is mixed with the fat of children dug up from their graves and added to fine wheat flour.

Medicinal Usage:
The plant contains large amounts of tannins making it very astringent. A medicinal infusion made from the root is used in alternative medicine as an astringent, antiseptic and tonic, used as a mouthwash for ‘thrash’ and taken for dysentery and diarrhea.

A medicinal tonic is used for fevers and debility. A decoction is odontalgic, used as a gargle for loose teeth, spongy gums and, periodontal disease. Fresh juice mixed with honey removes hoarseness and relaxes sore throat, is very medicinal for coughs.

A strong decoction is poured over infections, sores, rashes and as a bath additive it is soothing for reddened or irritated skin.

Culinary Usage:
Cinquefoil is also consumed as a vegetable in Europe and other places. Tender leaves of the cinquefoil can be eaten raw, or finely chopped and added in a salad or cooked in a variety of dishes such as hotpot or vegetable soups.

When it is to be eaten, mix in a salad or cook in a crock pot as a component of vegetable soup. Dry the whole plant in the shade or use it fresh in a decoction (1 plant rinsed in 1 cup [250 ml] water)

Cosmetic Usage:
Applied to sore areas, the fresh plant relieves pain. A root decoction is used in anti-wrinkle creams. A wash reduces skin redness, freckles, and sunburn.

An infusion of the leaves makes an excellent skin cleansing lotion and is also used cosmetically as a soothing lotion for reddened skin and for baby’s delicate skin. Powdered or crushed root stops bleeding.

The plant is an ingredient in many anti-wrinkle cosmetic preparations for the skin.

Usage Example:
Games of Chance Sachet
3 parts Patchouli
2 parts Nutmeg
1 part Jasmine flowers
1 part Cloves
1 part Cinquefoil

Tie up the empowered herbs in green cloth and carry with you when risking your money for possible future return-investments, gambling, speculation

Money Incense
1 part Basil
1 part Cinquefoil
1/2 part Galangal
1/2 part Hyssop
1/2 part Copal

Non Toxic Flying Oil
1 tsp Dittany of Crete
1 tsp Cinquefoil
1 tsp Mugwort
1 tsp Parsley

Steep for 1 week in 4oz Grape seed or Almond Oil, Strain, bottle, and anoint the body prior to an Astral Projection session

NOTE: Although there are medical usage notations provided for Cinquefoil listed above, we are not doctors, and do not provide this educational information as medical advice. We suggest you consult with a physician or certified herbalist if you are seeking medical remedies. The information provided above is strictly informational, and not meant or intended as medical advice. The Magick Moon, nor its employees shall be held responsible, or liable for the misuse of herbs listed in this section.

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