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I've always leaned towards herbalism and green magicks, so it was no surprise when I stumbled across a book that contained a little information about the baneful herbs and some of their uses (though it was a delightful treat).
Now, the subject of flying ointments* and the baneful herbs** (henbane, hemp, hellebore, belladonna, hemlock, etc) has been popping up around me a lot lately, so I've decided to look into it a little bit.
I've found out a lot- mostly the history of the herbs and how the ointment was used (it was really fascinating to read about)- but I'm still hungry to know more. I'm nowhere near advanced enough to dwell in this such powerful magick as this, but I would like to find out more about it, as well as other older magicks.
* For those who don't know, flying ointments will not actually enable you to fly as in, "Hahaha! I'm flying! I'm racing a bird! I'm flying!", but they are said to induce quick astral projection with powerful results, and keeps your consciousness completely intact. The ointment is traditionally made with three or more of the baneful herbs, and can be very dangerous when used incorrectly (many of the herbs required are more than capable of inducing comas and death. Scary properties, if you ask me). Flying ointments were often used so that the Witches of older times could have discussions and ceremonies without fear of being caught and tortured/killed/etc. Most recipes for flying ointments today are rip-offs or poor modernizations of the original, powerfully effective, older recipes.
** Again, to those who don't know- DON'T PLAY WITH BANEFUL HERBS! MANY OF THEM ARE LETHAL, EVEN IN SMALL DOSES, AND NEARLY ALL OF THEM ARE VERY POISONOUS! THEY'RE VERY, VERY POWERFUL MAGICK, AND USING IT WITHOUT THE RIGHT KNOWLEDGE CAN RESULT VERY BADLY. THIS COULD BE WHAT SOME CALL "VERY, VERY, VERY BAD JUJU" IF USED INCORRECTLY. Those new to the Craft should read up on them, but be sure that you have plenty of experience under your belt (years) before you even consider toying with these bad boys.
Now, the subject of flying ointments* and the baneful herbs** (henbane, hemp, hellebore, belladonna, hemlock, etc) has been popping up around me a lot lately, so I've decided to look into it a little bit.
I've found out a lot- mostly the history of the herbs and how the ointment was used (it was really fascinating to read about)- but I'm still hungry to know more. I'm nowhere near advanced enough to dwell in this such powerful magick as this, but I would like to find out more about it, as well as other older magicks.
* For those who don't know, flying ointments will not actually enable you to fly as in, "Hahaha! I'm flying! I'm racing a bird! I'm flying!", but they are said to induce quick astral projection with powerful results, and keeps your consciousness completely intact. The ointment is traditionally made with three or more of the baneful herbs, and can be very dangerous when used incorrectly (many of the herbs required are more than capable of inducing comas and death. Scary properties, if you ask me). Flying ointments were often used so that the Witches of older times could have discussions and ceremonies without fear of being caught and tortured/killed/etc. Most recipes for flying ointments today are rip-offs or poor modernizations of the original, powerfully effective, older recipes.
** Again, to those who don't know- DON'T PLAY WITH BANEFUL HERBS! MANY OF THEM ARE LETHAL, EVEN IN SMALL DOSES, AND NEARLY ALL OF THEM ARE VERY POISONOUS! THEY'RE VERY, VERY POWERFUL MAGICK, AND USING IT WITHOUT THE RIGHT KNOWLEDGE CAN RESULT VERY BADLY. THIS COULD BE WHAT SOME CALL "VERY, VERY, VERY BAD JUJU" IF USED INCORRECTLY. Those new to the Craft should read up on them, but be sure that you have plenty of experience under your belt (years) before you even consider toying with these bad boys.