Hops

Plant1 tradition

overview

Hops give beer its bitterness and have been stuffed into pillows for centuries to bring sleep; King George III is said to have slept on one. They are a herb of rest and recovery.

Uses

Restful sleep
Healing
Calming the mind

ritual

Working with it

Stuff a small pillow with dried hops and lavender to help you sleep. Place hops in a healing sachet beside the sickbed.

⚠ Safety note for Hops

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Botanical name: Humulus lupulus
Planet: ♂︎ Mars
Element: Air
Works for: Sleep Healing
Forms: flowersdried herb
How to use: Under the pillowSachet or charm bagBrew (drinkable tea)

⚠ Safety

Toxic to pets. Harmful to cats, dogs, or horses. Keep it, and any oil made from it, out of their reach.

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Where the traditions place it

Mars — Common practice