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Lady’s Mantle
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to support women’s health, wound healing, and tissue tone.
Witch Use: A sacred herb of feminine wisdom, protection, and moon-cycle magic.

Lady’s Slipper
Herbal Remedy: Historically used to calm nerves and ease tension; now protected and rarely harvested.
Witch Use: Associated with gentle dream magic, rest, and emotional comfort.

Larkspur (often confused as “LarchKarkspur”)
Herbal Remedy: Toxic; not used medicinally.
Witch Use: Symbolic plant of heart protection, lightness, and spiritual grace.

Lavender
Herbal Remedy: Used to calm the nervous system, aid sleep, and soothe digestion.
Witch Use: A classic herb of peace, love, purification, and gentle protection.

Leek
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to support circulation and immunity.
Witch Use: Associated with protection, strength, and warding negativity.

Lemon
Herbal Remedy: Supports digestion, vitamin intake, and gentle detoxification.
Witch Use: Strongly linked to cleansing, clarity, joy, and fresh starts.

Lemon Balm
Herbal Remedy: Used to ease anxiety, lift mood, and support digestion.
Witch Use: A herb of comfort, heart healing, and emotional balance.

Lemon Myrtle
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to support immunity and digestion.
Witch Use: Worked with for energetic cleansing, renewal, and clarity.

Lemon Verbena
Herbal Remedy: Used to calm nerves and support digestion.
Witch Use: Associated with gentle love magic, attraction, and peace.

Lemongrass
Herbal Remedy: Supports digestion, circulation, and fever reduction.
Witch Use: A cleansing herb for clearing negativity and restoring vitality.

Lettuce
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to promote relaxation and sleep.
Witch Use: Linked to calm dreams, emotional cooling, and rest magic.

Licorice
Herbal Remedy: Used to soothe the throat, lungs, and adrenal stress.
Witch Use: Associated with endurance, sweetness after hardship, and longevity work.

Life-Everlasting
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used for respiratory and skin support.
Witch Use: A plant of ancestral memory, protection, and spirit continuity.

Lilac
Herbal Remedy: Limited medicinal use; mainly aromatic.
Witch Use: Associated with first love, renewal, and releasing old emotions.

Lily
Herbal Remedy: Limited and species-dependent; many are toxic.
Witch Use: A symbol of purity, rebirth, and divine feminine power.

Lily of the Valley
Herbal Remedy: Highly toxic; not used medicinally.
Witch Use: Symbolic flower of heart awakening, humility, and return of joy.

Lime
Herbal Remedy: Supports digestion and vitamin intake.
Witch Use: Used for cleansing, emotional uplift, and joy magic.

Linden
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to calm anxiety, ease sleep, and support the heart.
Witch Use: A tree of peace, love, and community harmony.

Liverwort
Herbal Remedy: Historically linked to liver support under the doctrine of signatures.
Witch Use: Associated with ancient earth magic and deep restoration.

Lobelia
Herbal Remedy: Used historically for respiratory issues; toxic in excess.
Witch Use: Worked with symbolically for release, breath magic, and breaking tension.

Loosestrife
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used as an astringent for wounds and digestion.
Witch Use: Associated with peacekeeping, conflict resolution, and calming spells.

Lotus
Herbal Remedy: Used traditionally to cool the body and calm the mind.
Witch Use: A sacred symbol of enlightenment, rebirth, and spiritual awakening.

Lovage
Herbal Remedy: Used to support digestion and circulation.
Witch Use: A strong herb of love magic, attraction, and personal magnetism.

Love Seed (often Ambrette)
Herbal Remedy: Used aromatically to calm nerves and uplift mood.
Witch Use: Associated with romance, attraction, and sensual magic.

This information is for education purposes, please consult a health professional before using any of these remedies.

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