Aconite: Also goes by the name Monkshood or Wolfbane. This is not the poisonous Aconite growing in fields but is a medicinal one. It is also called Anthora, the Wholesome Aconite, or Wholesome Wolfsbane. In medieval times a decoction of the root was used to wash the parts bitten by venomous creatures. Is used in the Wolfsbane potion.

Amaranthus: This plant has a multitude of other names: Flower-gentle, Flower-velure, Floramor, Velvet-flower, Prince's Feather and Love Lies Bleeding. It is classified as an astringent.

Angelica: It's said to resist poisons and comfort the heart, blood and spirits. It is widely used as an anti-dyspeptic and for flatulence.

Apple: Also known as Fruit of the Gods, Fruit of the Underworld and The Silver Bough, this plant's properties are love, healing, garden magic and immortality. Apple has long been a main ingredient of many love potions and is also used as an inflammatory agent in healing potions.

Asparagus: This is a plant most commonly used as a common vegetable but has been used for centuries to help with rheumatism and edema. It's a diuretic and will clear sediment from the bladder. It also has laxative properties.

Bay: Also known as laurel, bay is a herb long used for its properties of protection, aiding psychic powers, healing, purification and strength. It is mainly used in purifying draughts and for ensuring protection, though it is also often used in strengthening solutions, for both the sick and those whose line of work is rather dangerous.

Borage: What would the 'stirrup-cup' be without the pretty borage flowers sitting in it? While used as a salad herb, borage also has other uses. Borage is renowned for being able to restore courage. It is usually classified as a diuretic and used for colds, fevers and lung complaints.

Burdock: Another potent herb for protection and healing, this is a herb known mainly for its taste when mixed with dandelion.

Burnet: Burnet is also called Meadow Pimpernel, Sanguisorbia and Solbegrella, as well as Salad Burnet. It is used as a diuretic and also as an astringent.

Carduus Benedictus: Also known as Blessed Thistle or Holy Thistle, this annual plant is an extremely important medicinal herb. It's mainly used as a tonic but also promotes sweating so is useful in fevers.

Chamomile: Both German and Roman chamomile are vital ingredients in sleeping draughts, but a lesser-known fact about Roman chamomile is that it is used in most major potions to remove spells and curses from the body. Due to this, many magical hospitals grow chamomile on the property.

Chives: A lovely little plant which belongs to the Onion family, Chives is useful for culinary purposes. It has reputedly been used to keep vampires away.

Cleavers: Cleavers is also known as Goose-grass, Catchweed and Bedstraw. It is a soothing and relaxing diuretic. It also has wonderful uses when dried, for being stuffed into mattresses and helping to prevent nightmares from entering the room.

Comfrey: Also known as BoneKnit or KnitBone, this wonderful herb helps to heal the most terrible of wounds, as well as hasten the healing of broken bones. It is a valuable demulcent and healing herb.

Dill: Dill is an extremely easy plant to grow. It usually reaches between two to four feet tall and had blue-green feathery leaves and small yellow flowers which are arranged in clusters called umbels. The best light to use while growing this herb is sunlight.

Dittany: There are two main types of dittany, dittany of Crete and white dittany, both of which are used in healing potions. Dittany of Crete is known to be good for stomachaches or complaints of the digestive system, whilst white dittany secretes oil that has anti-inflammatory properties. This oil is what healers refer to when they talk of the dittany that is to be used to prevent scaring.

Elecampane: This herb can help attract love when worn. You could also se some of the leaves and flowers in a cloth (preferably pink in color) to make a sachet. You can then carry it for protection. If you smoldered it on charcoal this helps with psychic powers, especially while one is scrying.

Eucalyptus: The main property of this plant is to help keep good health. It is helpful with relieving colds. To do this ring a green candle with the leaves and pods, then burn them to the socket. You could also hang a small twig or branch over the sick bed, if you are not allowed to light candles.

Figwort: If worn around your neck this herb helps keep the wearer healthy and can protect against any evil eyes that may be watching. It can also be smoked over a summer fire and hung in a wizard’s home to produce protective powers.

Fanged Geranium:This plant can help clear the mind and body of bad spirits. It also stabilizes emotions and helps to calm the weary. Usually the fangs or leaves are used.

Flax: Flax seeds are often used in money spells, to either attract money or ward off poverty, although they are also included in some healing mixtures, and mixed with red pepper can be used in creating protection wards around the home. A potion made from the blue flowers can also aid protection against sorcery of evil intent.

Garlic: Also known as stinkweed, this herb was traditionally used in the Middle Ages to guard against the plague. Since then garlic has been found to be an invaluable ingredient in any healing potion due to its many medicinal properties. Due to this, it's also though to be very good for protection.

Ginger: Ginger is mainly used in love spells, although it also has the properties of success and power, which is why it is also used in brews such as the Wit-Sharpening Potion.

Ginseng: What a wonderful plant with so many uses. Its roots can be carried o attract love and guard the carrier’s health. It can also draw in money and bring beauty to all who carry it. You can burn it to ward off evil spirits or drink the tea leaves as a powerful drink. It can also be substituted for mandrake.

Grass: Yes you heard right. That green stuff you walk on daily has powers too. Grass is known to have psychic powers. Why do you think it feels so wonderful o lay in it and watch the clouds go by while daydreaming. It is powerful stuff.

Hawthorn: This is best known for its fertility powers. It is used highly in weddings especially in the spring time. Oddly enough if you carry some Hawthorn in a sachet while on a fishing trip it ensures you to have a good catch.

Heliotrope: This herb is an important one when making invisibility potions. Your potion is doomed without Heliotrope. It can also be used to enhance dreams, healing, and wealth.

Honeysuckle: This plant helps balance the right and left brains. It strengthens the mind and its memory for things. It also strengthens the body and brings flexibility to it. It can also help with headaches, sore throats, and even asthma.

Hops: Hops is a very simple plant with two main uses, sleep and healing. As the two go together in most cases hops is a much-used ingredient by healers and their suppliers.

Horehound: This herb is good for both protection and clearing your mind. Drink an infusion of this herb and it will clear your mind for quick thinking.

Iris: Iris is an ingredient of many purification draughts, for both the body and the home, however it can also be used for wisdom and so is often used in potions that give the drinker a clear mind.

Irish Moss: This is carried and placed under different objects to increase ones luck. It could be carried while you are traveling to add safe travels and protection on your trip.

Jasmine: This herb is best known for giving luck in both wealth and love. It can also rejuvenate skin with massages. It also put off a beautiful fragrance.

Juniper: This herb is best used for protection. Many a wizards hang this on their doors for protection against dark magic. It can also guard against ghosts and sickness.