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Certain herbs, when added to food, attract love and luck. One doesn't have to be a kitchen witch to have a cupboard full of magical ingredients: Many of these herbs can be purchased from a farmer's market or a greengrocer.
The following are three edible herbs that bring prosperity and love:
Allspice is the dried fruit of the West Indian allspice tree. Distinctly aromatic, it is similar in appearance to peppercorns. It earned its name for its flavor, a combination of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. Allspice is said to attract luck, particularly in business. It is also used in money-drawing spells.
Allspice is used in Middle Eastern and Caribbean cuisines for sausage preparation and in the U.S. as a dessert flavoring. Some dishes that make use of allspice's interesting flavor are Jamaican jerk chicken, Cincinnati chili, and caramel pumpkin pie.
Cinnamon was used by the Ancient Egyptians, and it was referenced in Greek texts and poetry by Sappho and Herodotus, as well as in the Bible.
Cinnamon is made from the ground inner bark of the cinnamon tree; however, most of the cinnamon sold today is actually made from cassia, a dark spice with a similar taste. Kitchen witches can use either as the effects are essentially the same. Cinnamon is a common spice used to flavor desserts, beverages, and savory dishes, and is said to attract love and material success.
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Vanilla is derived from the flat-leaved vanilla orchid. It is widely available as an extract and in pod form, and is used in a number of applications, from baking to aromatherapy. Its scent is pure and innocent, yet sultry.
Vanilla was used by the Aztecs as an aphrodisiac. In the 1700s, it was touted as a cure-all for male impotency.
In kitchen magic, vanilla is used to attract love, create passion, and strengthen romantic relationships. It can be used to flavor desserts, such as pies, custards, and coffee cakes, while more adventurous cooks use vanilla in poultry and seafood dishes.
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The aforementioned herbs can also be used for healing. However, those new to using medicinal herbs should proceed with caution and ask for guidance from an experienced alternative healer.
Edith is an alternative healer and psychic from Cedar Grove, NJ. To learn more about herbal healing and other alternative treatment methods, subscribe to this blog.
