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Mace
Herbal Remedy: Used to aid digestion, reduce nausea, and warm circulation.
Witch Use: A spice of clarity, focus, protection, and spell sharpening.
Maguey (Agave)
Herbal Remedy: Sap used traditionally for wound care and digestive support.
Witch Use: A plant of patience, endurance, and long-cycle magic.
Magnolia
Herbal Remedy: Bark used traditionally to calm anxiety and support digestion.
Witch Use: Associated with dignity, inner strength, and heart-centered balance.
Maidenhair Fern
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to support respiratory health and soothe coughs.
Witch Use: Linked to beauty magic, gentle protection, and grace.
Male Fern
Herbal Remedy: Toxic; not used medicinally
Witch Use: Symbolic plant of hidden power, defense, and ancient forest magic.
Mallow
Herbal Remedy: Used to soothe the throat, digestion, and inflammation.
Witch Use: A gentle ally for peace, emotional softening, and nurturing spells.
Mandrake
Herbal Remedy: Highly Toxic; not used medicinally.
Witch Use: Legendary root of power, protection, fertility, and spirit binding; symbolic use only.
Maple
Herbal Remedy: Sap used for gentle nourishment and energy.
Witch Use: Associated with sweetness, abundance, and balanced prosperity.
Marigold (Calendula)
Herbal Remedy: Used to support skin healing and reduce inflammation.
Witch Use: A solar flower for protection, joy, and honouring the dead.
Marjoram
Herbal Remedy: Used to calm nerves and support digestion.
Witch Use: Linked to peace, happiness, and gentle love magic.
Marshmallow (Althaea)
Herbal Remedy: Used to soothe lungs, throat, and digestive irritation.
Witch Use: Associated with comfort magic, gentleness, and emotional healing.
Masterwort
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to support digestion and resilience.
Witch Use: A plant of strength, courage, and personal authority.
Mastic
Herbal Remedy: Resin used to support digestion and oral health.
Witch Use: Worked with for grounding, protection, and sealing intentions.
May Apple
Herbal Remedy: Toxic; not used medicinally.
Witch Use: Symbolic plant of forbidden knowledge and guarded power.
Meadow Rue
Herbal Remedy: Limited medicinal use; toxic if misused.
Witch Use: Associated with subtle magic, invisibility, and fae pathways.
Meadowsweet
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to ease pain, inflammation, and digestion.
Witch Use: A sacred herb of joy, love, and gentle heart healing.
Mesquite
Herbal Remedy: Pods used traditionally as a nutritive food supporting blood sugar balance.
Witch Use: Associated with endurance, grounding, and survival magic.
Milk Thistle
Herbal Remedy: Widely used to support liver health and detoxification.
Witch Use: Worked with for restoration, recovery, and protective healing.
Mimosa
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to support mood, sleep, and emotional trauma.
Witch Use: A tree of gentle heart healing, joy, and emotional renewal.
Mint
Herbal Remedy: Used to ease digestion, nausea, and headaches.
Witch Use: Associated with clarity, prosperity, and energetic refreshment.
Mistletoe
Herbal Remedy: Toxic; not used medicinally.
Witch Use: A sacred plant of protection, fertility, and liminal peace.
Molukka (often Molucca balm or regional herb)
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used for digestive and calming support.
Witch Use: Linked to emotional balance and soothing spiritual unrest.
Moonwort
Herbal Remedy: Little medicinal use; rare and protected.
Witch Use: Legendary plant of moon magic, intuition, and unlocking hidden paths.
Moringa
Herbal Remedy: Highly nutritive; used to support energy, immunity, and inflammation.
Witch Use: Associated with vitality, abundance, and life-force strengthening.
Morning Glory
Herbal Remedy: Toxic not used medicinally.
Witch Use: Symbolic plant of dreams, visions, and altered perception.
Moss
Herbal Remedy: Used externally in folk traditions for wounds and moisture retention.
Witch Use: Linked to ancient earth magic, softness, and quiet persistence.
Motherwort
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to support the heart, nerves, and menstrual balance.
Witch Use: A classic herb of maternal protection, emotional strength, and calm courage.
Mountain Mahogany
Herbal Remedy: Limited medicinal use; bark used traditionally.
Witch Use: Associated with resilience, steadfastness, and mountain strength.
Mugwort
Herbal Remedy: Used to support digestion and menstrual flow; stimulating.
Witch Use: One of the great witch herbs for dreams, divination, and spirit travel.
Muira Puama (often written Muira Piana)
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to support libido, stamina, and nerve health.
Witch Use: Linked to sexual vitality, confidence, and personal power.
Mulberry
Herbal Remedy: Fruit and leaves used to support blood sugar balance and nourishment.
Witch Use: Associated with wisdom, patience, and gentle abundance.
Mullein
Herbal Remedy: Widely used to support lung health and soothe coughs.
Witch Use: A protector herb for ancestral guidance and safe spirit work.
Mushroom
Herbal Remedy: Most are Toxic not used medicinally.
Witch Use: Strongly linked to otherworld travel, fae realms, and transformation.
Mustard
Herbal Remedy: Used to stimulate circulation and ease congestion.
Witch Use: A sharp seed for courage, action, and breaking stagnation.
Myrrh
Herbal Remedy: Resin used to support oral health, wounds, and inflammation.
Witch Use: Sacred incense of protection, mourning, purification, and deep spiritual work.
This information is for education purposes, please consult a health professional before using any of these remedies.
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