Saffron | Xi Hong Hua

$1.77 – $7.08

Categories: Chinese Medicine, Kitchen Witching, Pagan Herbs

High doses of 5 grams or more can cause poisoning.

Magickal Powers: Clairvoyance, divination, cleansing, commanding, consecration, exorcism, healing, magic, psychic development, purification, spell-breaking, weather (raises wind)

Taking large amounts of saffron by mouth is possibly unsafe. High doses of 5 grams or more can cause poisoning.

Always consult a physician before using herbal products, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medication(s). These herbs, resins, roots, flowers, and powders are meant to be used for spell and ritual work.

Saffron | Xi Hong Hua

$1.77 – $7.08

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Saffron (Crocus sativus) is harvested from the flowers of the saffron crocus. Each flower has three stigmas, the threads of saffron. It is the most expensive spice in the world.

Some sites claim that saffron is $200-300 per ounce.

Saffron is associated with Eos and with Venus and Aphrodite. It is also associated with the Sun and Mars, Leo and fire.

For centuries, saffron has been associated with wealth, power and rarity. This makes it an excellent offering for any deity and is a traditional ingredient in crescent moon cakes made in honor of the Phoenician Goddess Ashtoreth.

Saffron is also useful in spells aimed toward wealth and recognition, to bring strength. It can be infused into holy water and burned in censors for various rituals, but be aware that it can stain.

Saffron is added to potions and sachets designed for inciting love or lust. It may also be added to healing spells and an infusion made from it for ritually washing the hands before healing ceremonies. The infusion may be drunk in moderate doses to increase psychic ability and to reduce mild depression.

Saffron is also purported to be an aphrodisiac. Hot date? Two words: Indian food.

An infusion of saffron is also said to help enhance psychic abilities.

Rinsing bed linens in an infusion of saffron (or possibly a whole crocus) is said to help bring strength to the body while one sleeps.