Magickal Substitutions
Whether you are just starting out in the Craft or an older Practitioner, you either know or will know, that herbs are must for any witch. A herb is a staple in any witch’s kitchen. From an every day herb to an exotic herb, a witch can make so many things with just that one little plant. Everything from a potion to a every day bar of soap that is enjoyed by the entire family. But, what if you don’t have that herb available or you forgot it on your last trip to the store, what then? Perhaps there is a substitute that can be used for that herb. Do you know that substitution right off hand? I admit there are so many herbs, it is hard to keep them all straight in your head.
When in doubt, we have provided you with this handy chart that you can refer to at anytime. There will be no more doubt about substituting this herb for that herb. If you would like, print this page out and keep it as a handy reference. We not only have herbal substitution but also essential oil substitutions listed. At the end of the substitution lists, you will also find a short description of all baneful herbs. Don’t hurt to know them either. We hope you enjoy this section, find it useful and use it often.
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Herbal Substitutes
Here are four of the most commonly used substitutions
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* Rosemary can be used in place of any other herb
* Rose can be used in place of any flower
* Frankincense or Copal can be used in place of any Gum Resin
* Sage can substitute for any mint.
* Tobacco can be used in place of any poisonous herb
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Herb needed – Herbal Substitution
ACACIA-Gum Arabic
ACACIA, GUM-Gum Arabic
ACONITE-Tobacco
ARABIC, GUM-Frankincense; Gum Mastic
ALLSPICE – Cassia, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nutmeg
AMMONIAC GUM-Asafetida
ASAFOETIDA-Tobacco; Valerian
BALM OF GILEAD-Rose Buds; Gum Mastic
BELLADONNA-Tobacco
BENZOIN-Gum Arabic; Gum Mastic
CAMPHOR OIL-Eucalyptus Oil; Lavender Oil
CARNATION-Rose petals anointed with a few drops of Cinnamon Oil
CASSIA-Cinnamon
CASTOR BEANS-A few drops Castor Oil
CEDAR-Sandalwood
CINQUEFOIL-Clover; Trefoil
CITRON-Equal parts Orange Peel and Lemon Peel
CLOVE-Mace; Nutmeg
CLOVER-Cinquefoil
COPAL-Frankincense; Cedar
COWBANE-Tobacco
CYPRESS-Juniper; Pine Needles
DEERS TONGUE-Tonka Bean; Woodruff; Vanilla
DITTANY OF CRETE-Gum Mastic
DRAGON’S BLOOD-Equal parts Frankincense and Red Sandalwood
EUCALYPTUS OIL-Camphor Oil; Lavender Oil
EUPHORBIUM-Tobacco
FRANKINCENSE-Copal; Pine Resin
GALANGAL-Ginger Root
GRAINS OF PARADISE-Black Pepper
GUM AMMONIAC-Asafetida
GUM BDELLIUM-Copal; Pine Resin; Dragon’s Blood
HELLEBORE-Tobacco; Nettle
HEMLOCK-Tobacco
HEMP-Nutmeg; Damiana; Star Anise; Bay
HENBANE-Tobacco
HYSSOP-Lavender
IVY-Cinquefoil
JASMINE-Rose
JUNIPER-Pine
LAVENDER-Rose
LEMON GRASS-Lemon Peel
LEMON PEEL-Lemon Peel
LEMON VERBENA-Lemon Grass; Lemon Peel
MACE-Nutmeg
MANDRAKE-Tobacco
MASTIC, GUM-Gum Arabic; Frankincense
MINT-Sage
MISTLETOE-Mint; Sage
MUGWORT-Wormwood
NEROLI OIL-Orange Oil
NIGHTSHADE-Tobacco
NUTMEG-Mace; Cinnamon
OAKMOSS-Patchouli
ORANGE-Tangerine Peel
ORANGE FLOWERS-Orange Peel
PATCHOULI-Oak moss
PEPPERMINT-Spearmint
PEPPERWORT-Rue; Grains of Paradise; Black Pepper
PINE-Juniper
PINE RESIN-Frankincense; Copal
RED SANDALWOOD-Sandalwood mixed with a pinch of Dragon’s Blood
ROSE-Yarrow
ROSE GERANIUM-Rose
RUE-Rosemary mixed with a pinch of Black Pepper
SAFFRON-Orange Peel
SANDALWOOD-Cedar
SARSPARILLA-Sassafras
SASSAFRASS-Sarsaparilla
SPEARMINT-Peppermint
SULFER-Tobacco; Club Moss; Asafetida
THYME-Rosemary
TOBACCO-Bay
TONKA BEAN-Deer tongue; Woodruff; Vanilla Bean
TREFOIL-Cinquefoil
VALERIAN-Asafetida
VANILLA-Woodruff; Deer tongue; Tonka Bean
VETIVERT-Calamus
WOLFSBANE-Tobacco
WOOD ALOE-Sandalwood sprinkled with Ambergris Oil
WOODRUFF-Deer tongue; Vanilla
WORMWOOD-Mugwort
YARROW-Rose
YEW-Tobacco
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Essential Oil Substitutes
Bergamot Substitute — Grapefruit
Cajuput Substitute — Camphor (White)
Chamomile Substitute — Lavender
Clary Sage Substitute Equal Parts — Sage, Nutmeg
Cypress Substitute — Cedarwood
Grapefruit Substitute — Lemon
Jasmine Substitute — Ylang Ylang
Lime Substitute — Lemon
Lemon Substitute — Lime
Lemongrass Substitute — Lemon
Mandarin Substitute — Tangerine
Mandarin Substitute — Orange
Melissa Substitute Equal Parts — Lemon, Petitgrain
Melissa Substitute — Lemon
Neroli Substitute — Petitgrain
Orange Substitute — Tangerine
Patchouli Substitute — Vetiver
Rose Substitute — Rosewood
Rose Substitute — Geranium
Rosewood Substitute Equal Parts — Geranium, Cedarwood
Sandalwood Substitute Equal Parts — Benzoin, Cedarwood
Spearmint Substitute — Peppermint
Tangerine Substitute — Orange
Tea Tree Substitute Equal Parts — Lavender, Camphor (White)
Source:
The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
by Valerie Ann Worwood.
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The Baneful Herbs
All these herbs are considered very poisonous. It is advised that you avoid contact with them at all costs.
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Yew
Wormwood
Wolfsbane
Henbane
Tonka
Tansy
Poppy
Pennyroyal
Mistletoe
May apple
Mandrake
High john the conqueror
Morning glory
Hemlock
Foxglove
Elder
Deer tongue
Datura
Yew
Calamus
Broom
Nightshade,aka belladonna, monkshood
Whether you are just starting out in the Craft or an older Practitioner, you either know or will know, that herbs are must for any witch. A herb is a staple in any witch’s kitchen. From an every day herb to an exotic herb, a witch can make so many things with just that one little plant. Everything from a potion to a every day bar of soap that is enjoyed by the entire family. But, what if you don’t have that herb available or you forgot it on your last trip to the store, what then? Perhaps there is a substitute that can be used for that herb. Do you know that substitution right off hand? I admit there are so many herbs, it is hard to keep them all straight in your head.
When in doubt, we have provided you with this handy chart that you can refer to at anytime. There will be no more doubt about substituting this herb for that herb. If you would like, print this page out and keep it as a handy reference. We not only have herbal substitution but also essential oil substitutions listed. At the end of the substitution lists, you will also find a short description of all baneful herbs. Don’t hurt to know them either. We hope you enjoy this section, find it useful and use it often.
Divider Graphics
Herbal Substitutes
Here are four of the most commonly used substitutions
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
* Rosemary can be used in place of any other herb
* Rose can be used in place of any flower
* Frankincense or Copal can be used in place of any Gum Resin
* Sage can substitute for any mint.
* Tobacco can be used in place of any poisonous herb
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Herb needed – Herbal Substitution
ACACIA-Gum Arabic
ACACIA, GUM-Gum Arabic
ACONITE-Tobacco
ARABIC, GUM-Frankincense; Gum Mastic
ALLSPICE – Cassia, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nutmeg
AMMONIAC GUM-Asafetida
ASAFOETIDA-Tobacco; Valerian
BALM OF GILEAD-Rose Buds; Gum Mastic
BELLADONNA-Tobacco
BENZOIN-Gum Arabic; Gum Mastic
CAMPHOR OIL-Eucalyptus Oil; Lavender Oil
CARNATION-Rose petals anointed with a few drops of Cinnamon Oil
CASSIA-Cinnamon
CASTOR BEANS-A few drops Castor Oil
CEDAR-Sandalwood
CINQUEFOIL-Clover; Trefoil
CITRON-Equal parts Orange Peel and Lemon Peel
CLOVE-Mace; Nutmeg
CLOVER-Cinquefoil
COPAL-Frankincense; Cedar
COWBANE-Tobacco
CYPRESS-Juniper; Pine Needles
DEERS TONGUE-Tonka Bean; Woodruff; Vanilla
DITTANY OF CRETE-Gum Mastic
DRAGON’S BLOOD-Equal parts Frankincense and Red Sandalwood
EUCALYPTUS OIL-Camphor Oil; Lavender Oil
EUPHORBIUM-Tobacco
FRANKINCENSE-Copal; Pine Resin
GALANGAL-Ginger Root
GRAINS OF PARADISE-Black Pepper
GUM AMMONIAC-Asafetida
GUM BDELLIUM-Copal; Pine Resin; Dragon’s Blood
HELLEBORE-Tobacco; Nettle
HEMLOCK-Tobacco
HEMP-Nutmeg; Damiana; Star Anise; Bay
HENBANE-Tobacco
HYSSOP-Lavender
IVY-Cinquefoil
JASMINE-Rose
JUNIPER-Pine
LAVENDER-Rose
LEMON GRASS-Lemon Peel
LEMON PEEL-Lemon Peel
LEMON VERBENA-Lemon Grass; Lemon Peel
MACE-Nutmeg
MANDRAKE-Tobacco
MASTIC, GUM-Gum Arabic; Frankincense
MINT-Sage
MISTLETOE-Mint; Sage
MUGWORT-Wormwood
NEROLI OIL-Orange Oil
NIGHTSHADE-Tobacco
NUTMEG-Mace; Cinnamon
OAKMOSS-Patchouli
ORANGE-Tangerine Peel
ORANGE FLOWERS-Orange Peel
PATCHOULI-Oak moss
PEPPERMINT-Spearmint
PEPPERWORT-Rue; Grains of Paradise; Black Pepper
PINE-Juniper
PINE RESIN-Frankincense; Copal
RED SANDALWOOD-Sandalwood mixed with a pinch of Dragon’s Blood
ROSE-Yarrow
ROSE GERANIUM-Rose
RUE-Rosemary mixed with a pinch of Black Pepper
SAFFRON-Orange Peel
SANDALWOOD-Cedar
SARSPARILLA-Sassafras
SASSAFRASS-Sarsaparilla
SPEARMINT-Peppermint
SULFER-Tobacco; Club Moss; Asafetida
THYME-Rosemary
TOBACCO-Bay
TONKA BEAN-Deer tongue; Woodruff; Vanilla Bean
TREFOIL-Cinquefoil
VALERIAN-Asafetida
VANILLA-Woodruff; Deer tongue; Tonka Bean
VETIVERT-Calamus
WOLFSBANE-Tobacco
WOOD ALOE-Sandalwood sprinkled with Ambergris Oil
WOODRUFF-Deer tongue; Vanilla
WORMWOOD-Mugwort
YARROW-Rose
YEW-Tobacco
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Essential Oil Substitutes
Bergamot Substitute — Grapefruit
Cajuput Substitute — Camphor (White)
Chamomile Substitute — Lavender
Clary Sage Substitute Equal Parts — Sage, Nutmeg
Cypress Substitute — Cedarwood
Grapefruit Substitute — Lemon
Jasmine Substitute — Ylang Ylang
Lime Substitute — Lemon
Lemon Substitute — Lime
Lemongrass Substitute — Lemon
Mandarin Substitute — Tangerine
Mandarin Substitute — Orange
Melissa Substitute Equal Parts — Lemon, Petitgrain
Melissa Substitute — Lemon
Neroli Substitute — Petitgrain
Orange Substitute — Tangerine
Patchouli Substitute — Vetiver
Rose Substitute — Rosewood
Rose Substitute — Geranium
Rosewood Substitute Equal Parts — Geranium, Cedarwood
Sandalwood Substitute Equal Parts — Benzoin, Cedarwood
Spearmint Substitute — Peppermint
Tangerine Substitute — Orange
Tea Tree Substitute Equal Parts — Lavender, Camphor (White)
Source:
The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
by Valerie Ann Worwood.
Divider Graphics
The Baneful Herbs
All these herbs are considered very poisonous. It is advised that you avoid contact with them at all costs.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Yew
Wormwood
Wolfsbane
Henbane
Tonka
Tansy
Poppy
Pennyroyal
Mistletoe
May apple
Mandrake
High john the conqueror
Morning glory
Hemlock
Foxglove
Elder
Deer tongue
Datura
Yew
Calamus
Broom
Nightshade,aka belladonna, monkshood
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