Ritual Herbs - Witch Hazel Leaf

Element Associations: Fire
Planetary Associations:Saturn
Astrological Associations:Capricorn 
Chakra Associations:Solar Plexus
Energy:Masculine/Expressive
Magical Properties: Protection | Warding & Boundary-setting | Healing | Emotional Clarity | Glamour/Beauty Magic
Healing Properties:Astringent | Anti‑inflammatory | Skin soothing | Tightening pores and tissue

Common Magical Uses:

• Keep it close in a sachet for protection and gentle guarding of your space
• Use it for warding away unwanted energy or vibes
• Perfect for healing rituals, helping soothe stress and emotional tension
• Great for calming spells when things feel chaotic or overwhelming
• Helps with setting boundaries, reminding yourself and others of your space
• Supports clarity and discernment, giving you a clear view of tricky situations
• Works in gentle banishing, letting go of lingering or stuck energy

Witch Hazel leaf comes from the plant Hamamelis virginiana, a small North American shrub historically used for both practical and spiritual purposes. Its bark and leaves contain tannins and other compounds that provide astringent, anti‑inflammatory, and skin‑soothing effects. Topically, preparations made from Witch Hazel are commonly used to calm irritation and inflammation, tighten tissues, and support minor skin concerns.

In magical tradition, Witch Hazel’s name and flexible branches have often been associated with protective and boundary magic. Practitioners use it in protective charm bags, cleansing sprays, and banishing rituals because of its reputation for shedding old energy and restoring balance. While it isn’t one of the most commonly cited herbs in classic grimoires, modern folk magic appreciates its subtle power for protection, clearing, and emotional release.

Witch Hazel distillate and leaf extracts are widely used in herbal preparations for skin conditions such as irritation, itchiness, redness, and minor inflammation. Because of its astringent properties, it is also found in many commercial toners and topical medicines. However, internal use is not generally recommended due to possible gastrointestinal irritation and limited clinical evidence of safety when ingested.

**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.

• "Small" bags are full 2x3" re-sealable zip lock bags. Roughly 0.25 oz per bag.
• "Medium" bags are full 3x4" re-sealable zip lock bags.