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Valerian
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to calm the nervous system and support sleep.
Witch Use: A root of deep rest, dream magic, and spirit quieting, used for peace and protection at night.

Vanilla
Herbal Remedy: Used aromatically to uplift mood and soothe digestion.
Witch Use: Strongly associated with love, attraction, comfort, and sensual magic.

Venus Flytrap
Herbal Remedy: No traditional medicinal use; not ingested.
Witch Use: Symbol of boundaries, defense, and swift justice, used in protection and warding work.

Vervain
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to support stress relief, digestion, and mild pain.
Witch Use: A sacred herb of purification, prophecy, and spell empowerment, long revered in ritual magic.

Vetch
Herbal Remedy: Historically used as a nutritive forage plant rather than medicine.
Witch Use: Associated with connection, cooperation, and binding intentions gently.

Vetiver
Herbal Remedy: Used aromatically to ground the nervous system and ease anxiety.
Witch Use: A powerful ally for grounding, stability, and anchoring spiritual work.

Vetwert (often referring to Vetiver)
Herbal Remedy: Used similarly to vetiver for calming and centering effects.
Witch Use: Worked with for rooted strength, balance, and emotional containment.

Violet
Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to soothe coughs, inflammation, and gentle grief.
Witch Use: A flower of love, humility, healing, and peaceful heart magic.

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

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