Dodder

Latin Name Cuscuta Europaea
Gender Feminine
Parts Used Whole
Magickal Uses This plant is considered parasitic, so gather the “hairs” of this plant, apply to poppets representing bad habits, and the “parasite” will eat away the bad habit until gone. The hairs may also be secretly placed near enemies to cause confusion. Useful in knot magick, tie a knot into the hair, while making a wish, and it shall be so. If you love someone, and wish to see if the affections are returned, throw dodder into their garden… if it attaches to a host plant, then the answer is yes.

Medicinal Uses Boiled in water, with ginger an allspice, acts as a strong decoction used to treat kiney, liver and urinary compalints. It has slight laxative action and may be used to alleviate constipation. Gathered fresh leaves, applied externally (preferably as a poultice) will treat bruises.