About herbal medicine

Cardinal signs rule herbs and substances that activate blood, activate qi, dissolve phlegm, clear heat and toxins, and purge. Fixed signs rule tonic herbs which build basic substance, astringents, and herbs which stop bleeding. Mutable signs rule herbs which calm the spirit, harmonize formulas, harmonize the interior, and transform dampness.

Planetary Correspondences of Herbs
Planet Herbs
Sun Acacia, Angelica, Gum Arabic, Ash, Bay, Gum Benzoin, Carnation, Cashew, Cedar, Celandine, Centaury, Chamomile, Chicory, Cinnamon Bark, Citron Peel, Copal Resin, Eyebright, Frankincense, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Hazel, Heliotrope, Juniper, Lime, Liquidamber, Oak, Lovage, Marigold, Mastic Resin, Mistletoe, Olive, Orange, Peony, Palm, Pineapple, Rice, Rosemary, Rowan, Rue, Saffron, St. Johns Wort, Sandalwood, Sesame, Sunflower, Tangerine, Tea, Tormentil, Walnut, Witch Hazel
Moon Adders Tongue, Aloe, Lemon Balm, Bladderwrack, Buchu, Cabbage, Calamus, Camelia, Camphor Resin, Chickweed, Club Moss, Coconut, Cotton, Cucumber, Dulse, Eucalyptus, Gardenia, Gourd, Grapes, Honesty, Irish Moss, Jasmine, Lemon, Lettuce, Lily, Loosestrife, Lotus, Mallow, Mesquite, Moonwort, Myrrh, Papaya, Poppy, Potato, Sandalwood, Purslane, Turnip, Willow, Wintergreen
Mercury Almond, Aspen, Beans, Orange Bergamot, Bittersweet, Bracken Fern , Brazil Nuts, Caraway, Celery, Clover, Dill, Elecampane, Fennel, Ferns, Fenugreek, Filberts, Flax, Goats Rue, Horehound, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lemon Verbena, Lily of the Valley, Mace, Male Fern, Mandrake, Mint, Marjoram, May Apple, Mulberry, Papyrus, Parsley, Pecans, Peppermint, Pinpernel, Pistachio, Pomegranite, Summer Savory, Senna, Southernwood
Venus Alder, Alfalfa, Aloes Wood, Apple, Apricot, Aster, Avocado, Bachelor Buttons, Balm of Gilead, Bananna, Barley, Bedstraw, Birch, Blackberry, Bleeding Heart, Blue Flag Iris, Buckwheat, Burdock, Capers, Cardamom, Catnip, Cherry, Coltsfoot, Columbine, Corn, Cowslip, Crocus, Cyclamen, Daffodil, Daisy, Dittany of Crete, Elder, Feverfew, Foxglove, Geranium, Goldenrod, Groundsel, Heather, Hibiscus, Huckleberry, Hyacinth, Indian Paint Brush, Iris, Ladys Mantle, Larkspur, Licorice, Lilac, Magnolia, Maidenhair Fern, Mugwort, Myrtle, Oats, Orris, Passion Flower, Pea, Peach, Pear, Periwinkle, Persimmon, Plaintain, Plum, Plumeria, Primrose, Ragwort, Raspberry, Rhubarb, Rose, Rye, Sagebrush, Wood Sorrel, Spearmint, Spikenard, Strawberry, Sugar Cane, Sweetpea, Tansy, Thyme, Tomato, Tonka Beans, Trillium, Tulip, Valerian, Vanilla, Vervain, Vetivert, Violet, Wheat, Willow
Mars Allspice, Anemone, Asafotida, Basil, Black Snakeroot, Blood Root, Briony, Broom, Cactus, Carrot, Chili Pepper, Coriander, Cubeb, Cumin, Curry Leaf, Damiana, Deerstongue, Dragons Blood Resin, Galangal Root, Garlic, Gentian, Ginger Root, Gorse, Grains of Paradise, Hawthorn, High John, Holly, Hops, Horseraddish, Houndstongue, Leek, Masterwort, Maguey, Mustard, Nettle, Onion, Pennyroyal, Pepper, Peppermint, Pepper Tree, Pimento, Pine, Poke Root, Radish, Reed, Shallots, Snapdragon, Squill, Thistle, Toadflax, Tobacco, Woodruff, Wormwood, Yucca
Jupiter Agrimony, Anise, Avens, Banyan, Wood Betony, Bodhi, Borage, Cloves, Chestnuts, Cinquefoil, Dandelion, Dock, Endive, Fig, Honeysuckle, Horse Chestnut, Hens and Chickens, Hyssop, Linden, Liverwort, Meadowsweet, Maple, Nutmeg, Sage, Sarsparilla, Sassafras, Star Anise, Witch Grass
Saturn Aconite, Amaranth, Asphodel, Beech, Beet, Belladonna, Bistort, Boneset, Buckthorn, Comfrey, Cypress, Datura, Elm, Euphorbia, Fumitory, Hellebore, Hemlock, Hemp, Henbane, Horsetail, Ivy, Morning Glory, Pansy, Patchouli, Poplar, Quince, Scullcap, Skunk Cabbage, Slippery Elm, Solomons Seal, Tamarind, Tamarisk, Yew

Elemental Correspondences of Herbs
Element Herbs
Water Apple Blossom, Lemon Balm, Calamus, Camomile, Camphor, Catnip, Cardamom, Cherry, Coconut, Comfrey, Elder, Eucalyptus, Iris, Gardenia, Heather, Hyacinth, Jasmine, Lemon, Licorice, Lilac, Lily, Lotus, Myrrh Resin, Orris Root, Passion Flower, Sandalwood, Peach, Plumeria, Rose, Spearmint, Stephanotis, Sweet Pea, Tansy, Thyme, Tonka Beans, Vanilla Beans, Violet, Ylang Ylang
Fire Allspice, Angelica, Asafotida, Basil, Bay, Carnation, Cedar, Cinnamon, Clove, Copal Resin, Coriander, Deerstongue, Dill, Dragons Blood Resin, Fennel, Juniper, Lime, Marigold, Nutmeg, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary, Rose Geranium, Sassafras Bark, Tangerine, Tobacco, Woodruff
Earth Bistort, Cypress, Fern, Honeysuckle, Horehound, Magnolia, Mugwort, Narcissus, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Primrose, Rhubarb, Vervain, Vetivert
Air Acacia, Gum Arabic, Almond, Anise, Gum Benzoin, Bergamot, Citron Peel, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lemon Verbena, Mace, Margoram, Mastic Resin, Parsley, Peppermint, Sage, Star Anise

Astrological Correspondences of Herbs
Sign Herbs
Aries Allspice, Carnation, Cedar, Cinnamon, Clove, Copal Resin, Cumin, Deerstongue, Dragons Blood Resin, Fennel, Frankincense, Galangal Root, Juniper, Musk, Peppermint, Pine
Taurus Apple Blossom, Cardamom, Daisy, Honeysuckle, Lilac, Magnolia, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Plumeria, Rose, Thyme, Tonka Beans, Vanilla Beans, Violet
Gemini Almond, Anise, Bergamot, Citron Peel, Clover, Dill, Lavender, Horehound, Lemongrass, Lily, Mace, Mastic Resin, Parsley, Peppermint
Cancer Calamus, Eucalyptus, Gardenia, Jasmine, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Lilac, Lotus, Myrrh Resin, Rose, Sandalwood, Violet
Leo Acacia, Gum Benzoin, Cinnamon, Copal Resin, Frankincense, Heliotrope, Juniper, Musk Oil, Nutmeg, Orange, Rosemary, Sandalwood
Virgo Almond, Bergamot, Cypress, Dill, Fennel, Honeysuckle, Lavender, Lily, Mace, Moss, Patchouli, Peppermint
Libra Apple Blossom, Catnip, Lilac, Magnolia, Margoram, Mugwort, Plumeria, Rose, Spearmint, Sweet Pea, Thyme, Vanilla Bean, Violet
Scorpio Allspice, Basil, Clove, Cumin, Deerstongue, Galangal Root, Gardenia, Ginger Root, Myrrh Resin, Pine, Vanilla Bean, Violet
Sagittarius Anise, Carnation, Cedar, Clove, Copal Resin, Deerstongue, Dragons Blood Resin, Frankincense, Ginger Root, Honeysuckle, Juniper, Nutmeg, Orange, Rose, Sage, Sassafras Bark, Star Anise
Capricorn Cypress, Honeysuckle, Magnilia, Mimosa, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vervain, Vetivert
Aquarius Acacia, Almond, Gum Benzoin, Citron Peel, Cypress, Lavender, Gum Mastic, Mace, Mimosa, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine
Pisces Anise, Calamus, Catnip, Clove, Eucalyptus, Gardenia, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Lemon, Mimosa, Nutmeg, Orris Root, Sage, Sandalwood, Sarsaparilla, Star Anise, Sweet Pea

Planetary and Elemental Rulers of Gums and Resins
Gum/Resin Planetary Ruler Elemental Ruler
Gum Arabic Sun Air
Benzoin Sun Air
Camphor Moon Water
Copal Sun Fire
Dragon’s Blood Mars Fire
Frankincense Sun Fire
Aloes Venus Water
Mastic Sun Air
Myrrh Moon Water
Pine Mars Air
Tragacanth Mercury Air
Dammar Mercury Air
Asafoetida Mars Fire
Balm of Gilead Venus Water

Planetary and Elemental Rulers of Woods and Barks
Wood/Bark Planetary Ruler Elemental Ruler
Acacia Sun Air
Almond Mercury Air
Apple Venus Water
Apricot Venus Water
Ash Sun Fire
Aspen Mercury Air
Bay Sun Fire
Beech Saturn Water
Birch Venus Water
Buckthorn Saturn Water
Cedar Sun Fire
Cherry Venus Water
Chestnut Jupiter Fire
Cinchona Sun Fire
Cinnamon Sun Fire
Cypress Saturn Water
Dogwood Sun Air
Ebony Sun Fire
Elder Venus Water
Elm Saturn Water
Eucalyptus Moon Water
Fig Jupiter Fire
Hawthorn Mars Fire
Hazel Sun Air
Holly Mars Fire
Horse Chestnut Jupiter Fire
Juniper Sun Fire
Lemon Moon Water
Lime Sun Fire
Linden Jupiter Air
Liquidamber Sun Fire
Magnolia Venus Earth
Maple Jupiter Air
Mesquite Moon Water
Mimosa Saturn Water
Mulberry Mercury Air
Myrtle Venus Water
Oak Sun Fire
Olive Sun Fire
Oleander Saturn Earth
Orange Sun Fire
Peach Venus Water
Pear Venus Water
Pecan Mercury Air
Peppertree Mars Fire
Persimmon Venus Water
Pine Mars Air
Pistachio Mercury Air
Plum Venus Water
Pomegranate Mercury Air
Poplar Saturn Water
Prickly Ash Mars Fire
Quince Saturn Earth
Rosemary Sun Fire
Rowan Sun Fire
Sagebrush Venus Earth
Sandalwood Moon Water
Sassafras Jupiter Fire
Senna Mercury Air
Slippery Elm Saturn Air
Tamarisk Saturn Water
Tamarind Saturn Water
Tea Sun Fire
Walnut Sun Fire
Willow Moon Water
Witch Hazel Sun Fire

Planetary Rules of Herbs

Like other things in magick (stones, days, etc.) herbs are also associated with certain planets. To those interested in astrology this is important, to me personally it is only vaguely important. This is a list of herbs and their planetary rulers.

Sun
Acacia, Angelica, Gum Arabic, Ash, Bay, Benzoin, Bromeliad, Carnation, Cashew, Cedar, Celandine, Centaury, Chamomile, Chicory, Chrysanthemum, Cinnamon, Citron, Copal, Eyebright, Frankincense, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Hazel, Heliotrope, Juniper, Lime, Liquidamber, Lovage, Marigold, Mastic, Mistletoe, Oak, Olive, Orange, Palm, Peony, Rice, Pineapple, Rosemary, Rowan, Rue, Saffron, St. John’s Wort, Sandalwood, Sesame, Sunflower, Tangerine, Tea, Tormentil, Walnut, Witch Hazel

Moon
Wintergreen, Willow, Turnip, Sandalwood, Purslane, Potato, Poppy, Papaya, Myrrh, Moonwort, Mesquite, Mallow, Lotus, Loosestrife, Lily, Lettuce, Lemon, Jasmine, Irish Moss, Pear, Peach, Pea, Passion Flower, Honesty, Grape, Gourd, Gardenia, Eucalyptus, Dulse, Cucumber, Cotton, Coconut, Club Moss, Chickweed, Camphor, Camellia, Calamus, Cabbage, Buchu, Bladderwrack, Lemon Balm, Aloe, Adder’s Tongue

Mercury
Agaric, Almond, Aspen, Bean, Orange Bergamot, Bittersweet, Bracken, Brazil Nut, Caraway, Celery, Clover, Dill, Elecampane, Fennel, Fenugreek, Fern, Filbert, Flax, Goat’s Rue, Horehound, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lemon Verbena, Lily of the Valley, Mace, Male Fern, Mandrake, Marjoram, May Apple, Mint, Mulberry, Papyrus, Parsley, Pecan, Peppermint, Pimpernel, Pistachio, Pomegranate, Summer Savory, Senna, Southernwood, Wax Plant

Venus
Willow, Magnolia, Lucky Hand, Lilac, Licorice, Larkspur, Lady’s Mantle, Iris, Indian Paint Brush, Hyacinth, Huckleberry, Hibiscus, Heather, Groundsel, Goldenrod, Geranium, Foxglove, Feverfew, Eryngo, Elder, Dittany of Crete, Daisy, Daffodil, Cyclamen, Cuckoo-Flower, Crocus, Cowslip, Corn, Columbine, Coltsfoot, Cherry, Catnip, Cardamom, Caper, Burdock, Buckwheat, Blue Flag, Bleeding Heart, Blackberry, Birch, Fragrant Bedstraw, Barley, Banana, Balm of Gilead, Bachelor’s Buttons, Avocado, Aster, Apricot, Apple, Wood Aloes, Alfalfa, Alder, African Violet, Adam and Eve

Mars
Allspice, Anemone, Asafoetida, Basil, Black Snakeroot, Blood Root, Briony, Broom, Cactus, Carrot, Chili Pepper, Coriander, Cubeb, Cumin, Curry Leaf, Damiana, Deerstounge, Dragon’s Blood, Galangal, Garlic, Gentian, Ginger, Gorse, Grains of Paradise, Hawthorn, High John the Conqueror, Holly, Hops, Horseradish, Houndstounge, Leek, Maguey, Masterwort, Mustard, Nettle, Norfolk Island Pine, Onion, Pennyroyal, Pepper, Peppermint, Pepper Tree, Pimento, Pine, Poke Root, Prickly Ash, Radish, Reed, Shallot, Sloe, Snapdragon, Squill, Thistle, Holy Thistle, Milk Thistle, Toadflax, Tobacco, Venus’ Flytrap, Woodruff, Wormwood, Yucca

Jupiter
Witch Grass, Ti, Star Anise, Sassafras, Sarsparilla, Sage, Nutmeg, Meadowsweet, Maple, Liverwort, Linden, Hyssop, Houseleek, Horse Chestnut, Honeysuckle, Fig, Endive, Dock, Dandelion, Clove, Cinquiefoil, Chestnut, Borage, Bodhi, Wood Betony, Banyan, Avens, Anise, Agrimony

Saturn
Amaranth, Asphodel, Beech, Beet, Belladonna, Bistort, Boneset, Buckthorn, Comfrey, Cypress, Datura, Dodder, Elm, Euphorbia, Fumitory, Hellebore, Hemlock, Hemp, Henbane, Ivy, Kava-Kava, Knot Weed, Lady’s Slipper, Lobelia, Mimosa, Morning Glory, Mullein, Pansy, Poplar, Quince, Scullcap, Skunk Cabbage, Slippery Elm, Solomon’s Seal, Tamarind, Tamarisk, Wolf’s Bane, Yew

Herbs and Their Ruling Planets According to Culpeper

The following chart of herbs and their ruling planets was comprised from his book Culpeper’s Complete Herbal.

Venus
Peppermint, Rose, Thyme, Burdock, Catnip, Colt’s Foot, Lady’s Mantle, Motherwort, Mugwort, PennyRoyal, Raspberry, Yarrow, Elder, Feverfew, Mallow, Marsh, Tansy, Plantain.

Mars
Mars Aloe *Basil *Black Pepper *Pine *Blessed Thistle *Hops *Nettle *Cayenne Pepper *Garlic *Self-Heal *Hawthorn *Broom, Butcher’s *Wormwood *Barberry, Common *Tarragon *Pepper, Black *Thistle, Blessed Holy *Stinging Nettle *All-Heal *
Sun
Chamomile *Celery *Juniper *Rosemary *Angelica *Lovage *Rue *St. John’s Wort *Bay Laurel *Eyebright *Butterbur *Laurel, Bay * Sweet Bay Laurel * Mistletoe * calendula

Moon
Clary Sage *White Willow *Chickweed *Cleavers *

Jupiter
Jasmine *Lemon Balm *Sage *Borage *Chervil *Dandelion *Hyssop *Meadowsweet *Bilberry *Agrimony *Costmary *Melissa *
Saturn
Comfrey *Shepherd’s Purse *Mullein *Hemp/Cannabis *Elm, Slippery *Slippery Elm *Cannabis/Hemp *
Mercury
Caraway *Dill *Fennel *Lavender *Marjoram,Sweet *Myrtle *Oregano *Licorice *Parsley *Valerian *Horehound, White *Fenugreek *Flax *Carrot *Sweet Marjoram *

Animals & Birds

Saturn: Black animals and those living in holes in the ground; oxen, goats, horses, sheep, ermine, sable, weasel , cat , mouse, Jerboa, also black snakes, scorpions and other poisonous insects and fleas and beetles. Aquatic and nocturnal birds, ravens, swallows and flies.

Jupiter: Man, domestic animals and those with cloven hoots such as sheep, oxen, deer, those which are speckled and beautifully coloured, and edible, or speak1ng, or trained such as lions, cheetahs and leopards. Birds with straight beaks , grain eating, not black, pigeon, francolin, peacock, domestic fowls, hoopoe and lark.
Mars: Lion, leopard, wolf, wild pig, dog, destructive or mad wild beasts, venomous serpents. Flesh-eating birds with curved bills , nocturnal, water hens, bats, all red birds, wasps.
The Sun: Sheep, mountain goat, deer, Arab horse, lion, crocodile, nocturnal anima1s which remain concealed during the day. Eagle, ring-dove, turtle dove, cock and falcon.
Venus: All those wild animals Which have white or yellow hoofs such as gazelle, wild ass, mountain goat also large fish. Ring-dove, wild pigeon, sparrow, bulbul, nightingale, locusts and inedible birds.
Mercury: Ass, camel, domestic dog, fox, hare, Jackal, ermine, nocturnal creatures, small aquatic and terrestrial animals. Pigeon, starling, crickets, falcon, aquatic birds and nightingales.
The Moon: Camel, ox, sheep, elephant, giraffe, all beasts of burden obedient to man and domesticated. Ducks, cranes, carrion crows, herons, chicks, partridge.

 
Trees & Crops

Saturn: Oak-gall tree, citron or myrobalan tree. Olive tree and also willow, turpentine tree, castor-oil plant. and all those which bear fruits with disagreeable taste or smell, or hard-shells such as walnuts and almonds. Sesame.
Jupiter: : Trees bearing sweet fruit without hard skin such as peach, fig, apricot, pear and lote-fruit, companions
Venus as to fruits. Roses, flowers. herbs sweet-smelling or tall, such plants as are light and whose seeds fly with the wind.
Mars: All bitter, pungent and thorny trees, their fruit with rough skin, pungent or very bitter such as bitter pomegranate, wi1d pear, bramble. Mustard.leeks, onion, garlic, rue, rocket, wild rue, radish, egg-plant.
The Sun: All tall trees which have oily fruit, and those whose fruit is used dry, such as date-palms, mulberries and vines. Dodder, sugar-cane. manna. tarangubin and shir-khisht.
Venus: : All trees soft to touch, sweet-smelling, smooth to the eye like cypress and teak. apple and quince. Sweet and oily berries. fragrant arid coloured, herbs, spring flowers and has a share in cotton.
Mercury: pungent and evil-smelling trees. Savoury herbs and garden stuff, canes and things growing in water.
The Moon: All trees the stem of which is short such as the vine and the sweet pomegranate. Grass. reeds, canes, flax, hemp, trailing plants such as cucumber and melon.

 
Metals, Gems & Fruit

Saturn: Litharge, iron slag, hard stones. Lead. Pepper, belleric myrobalan, olives, medlars, bitter pomegranate, lentils, liriseed, hempseed.
Jupiter: : Marcasite, tutty, sulphur, red arsenic, all white and yellow stones, stones found in ox-gall. Tin, white lead, fine-brass, diamond, all jewels worn by man. Wild pomegranate, apple, wheat, barley, rice, durra, chick peas, sesame.
Mars: Magnetic iron, shadna (lentil-shaped stones) cinnabar, rouge and mosaics (fasifusa). Iron and copper. Bitter almond, seed of turpentine-tree.
The Sun: Jacinths, lapis lazuli, Yellow sulphur, orpimem, Pharaonic glass, marble, re-algar, pitch. Gold and whatever is coined therefrom for kings. Orange and maize.
Venus: : magnesia and antimony. Silver and gold and jewels set in these, household vessels made of gold, silver and brass, pearls, emeralds, shells. Figs, grapes, dates, origanum and fenugreek.
Mercury: Depilatory, arsen1c, amber, all yellow and green stones. All coins struck with name and number such as dinars, dirhams and coppers, old gold and qu1cks1lver, turquoise,cora1,tree-coral. Pease, beans, caraway, coriander.
The Moon: Nabatean glass, white stones, emera1d, moonstone. Silver and things manufactured of silver, such as cups, bangles, rings and the like, pearls, crystal, beads strung. Wheat, barley, large and small cucumbers, melons.
 
Food & Drugs

Saturn: Drugs cold and dry in the fourth degree, especially those which are narcotic and poisonous. Dwellings. Sleep. Retentive power.

Jupiter: Those which are moderately hot and moist and are profitable and agreeable. Fruits. Clothing. Vital, growing nutritive faculties and the air in the heart.

Mars: Whatever 1s not poisonous but pungent and warm in the fourth degree. Drugs. Business. Passion.

The Sun: Whatever is warm beyond the fourth degree and is salutary and in general use. Foods. Eating and drinking. Youthful Vigour.

Venus: Moderately cold and moist foods, useful and pleasant to the taste. Savoury herbs. Coition. Sensuality.

Mercury: Foods which are dryer than cold and are agreeable but rarely useful. Grains. Speaking. Faculty of reflection.

The Moon: Foods which are equally cold and moist, sometimes useful, sometimes detrimental, and are not in constant use. Beverages. Drinking water. Natural power.