What is Lemongrass and Where Does it Come From?
Lemongrass is a type of grass that is commonly used in Asian cuisine. Lemongrass is native to Asia and can be found in countries such as India, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is grown commercially in tropical climates and is available fresh or dried.
Lemongrass can be frozen or canned. The scent and flavor are most potent in the fresh leaves and less so in the dried leaves. It has a citrusy scent and flavor. The whole leaves and stems of lemongrass are used for various purposes.
The History of Lemongrass in Witchcraft
Lemongrass has been used in witchcraft for centuries. The fresh leaves and stems are used in spells and rituals to attract positive energy and ward off negative energy. Lemongrass is also used to cleanse and purify the body, mind, and spirit.
The essential oil of lemongrass is said to be especially powerful and is often used in aromatherapy. It is thought to have a calming effect and to help relieve anxiety and stress. Lemongrass essential oil is also said to be a natural insect repellent.
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Magickal Properties of Lemongrass
The essential oil of the lemongrass plant has a variety of uses in magick, including psychic cleansing and opening, lust potions, and attracting positive energy.
Lemongrass is believed to be a powerful aid in psychic work. It can be used to cleanse and open psychic channels, making it easier for you to access your intuition and psychic abilities. Lemongrass can be used in love spells and potions too, increasing sexual attraction and desire. It is also said to help attract positive energy into your life.
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Magickal Uses of Lemongrass
Lemongrass can be used in spells and rituals for psychic work, love, and attracting positive energy. When using lemongrass in magick, it is important to remember that a little goes a long way.
The strong scent of lemongrass can be overwhelming, so it is best to use it sparingly. A few minutes of burning the leaves, or a couple of drops of the essential oil in a diffuser or burner should be enough to fill your entire space with its magickal energies.
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Psychic Work
Lemongrass is an excellent herb to use for cleansing and opening psychic channels. It can help you to access your intuition and psychic abilities. To use lemongrass for psychic work, add a few drops of the essential oil to a diffuser or burner. You can also craft a smudging stick from the lemon grass and burn it.
Love Spells & Potions
Lemongrass is traditionally used in love spells and potions to increase desire. It is said to help bring new love into your life. To use lemongrass in a love spell or potion, add a few drops of the essential oil or leaves to your recipe.
Attracting Positive Energy
Lemongrass is said to help attract positive energy into your life. To use it for this purpose, burn a smudging stick made of lemongrass and waft it onto yourself or around a space you’d like to attract positivity.
Lemongrass in Witchcraft
Lemongrass is a versatile herb that can be used in many ways to help with spellwork and healing. If you are looking for a powerful herb that has a multitude of uses, lemongrass is a good choice.
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