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hops
Plant

Hops

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overview

Hops give beer its bitterness and have been stuffed into pillows for centuries to bring sleep; King George III is said to have slept on one. They are a herb of rest and recovery.

Uses

  • Restful sleep
  • Healing
  • Calming the mind
ritual

Working with it

Stuff a small pillow with dried hops and lavender to help you sleep. Place hops in a healing sachet beside the sickbed.

⚠ Safety note for Hops
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Botanical name
Humulus lupulus
Planet
♂︎ Mars
Element
Air
Works for
SleepHealingHarmonyPatienceEmotional HealingStabilityOrderDiscipline
Forms
flowersdried herb
How to use
Under the pillowSachet or charm bagBrew (drinkable tea)

⚠ Safety

  • Toxic to pets. Harmful to cats, dogs, or horses. Keep it, and any oil made from it, out of their reach.
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Where the traditions place it

  • Mars — Common practice