Botanical Name
Asperula odorata
 
Usual Origin(s)
Europe, North Africa, Western Asia
 
Description
Cut and sifted pieces of woodruff leaves and stems, known for their sweet, hay-like fragrance due to the presence of coumarin. Traditionally valued for its calming and aromatic properties.
 
Folk Names
Cheese Wood, Master of the Woods, Sweet Woodruff, Wuderove
 
Gender
Masculine
 
Planet
Mercury
 
Element
Air
 
Powers
Protection, Love, Victory, Prosperity
 
Magical Uses
When carried, Woodruff protects the bearer against harm and promotes good fortune.
Placed beneath pillows or within sachets, it encourages a peaceful sleep and wards off nightmares.
Woodruff is often used in love spells to strengthen romantic bonds and attract a faithful partner. It is also used in rituals to increase prosperity and financial success.
 
The herb, when burned as incense, can be used to enhance the outcome of competitive endeavors and to draw victory in personal or professional challenges.
It is a common addition to charm bags and amulets where a protective or luck-attracting element is desired.
 
Woodruff has also been traditionally used in aromatic blends to cleanse and refresh the energy of a space, removing negativity and inviting positive vibrations.
 
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