Horseradish
Armoracia rusticana
Wicked Overview
Horseradish is a root vegetable from the Brassicaceae family that is used worldwide as a spice and a condiment.
Horseradish is also a powerful herb when used in protection rituals and it is extremely effective for banishing.
There are many potential uses for Horseradish and you will find only some of them here.
The ideas shared below are meant to awaken your own inspiration and to help you along your path.
Magickal Correspondences
Element:
Fire
Deities:
Aries, Mars
Zodiacs:
Aries
Planet:
Mars
Energy:
Masculine / Day / Yang
Chakra:
Crystals:
Black Tourmaline, Onyx, Obsidian
Good for:
Purification, cleansing, exorcism, protection, banishing, empowerment
Protects Against:
Negativity, evil spirits, and was once thought to defend against the boogyman.
Natural Remedies:
Horseradish can break down mucus and it can help to fight colds, coughs, and upper respiratory issues.
Horseradish can reduce inflammation.
Can help treat arthritis, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
Horseradish can stimulate the immune system.
Magickal Tips:
Horseradish can be used in exorcism rituals to help banish evil spirits.
Horseradish can be added to protection rituals to help protect the mind, body, and spirit.
You can add Horseradish to empowerment spells to bring added power to yourself as well as other rituals.
Growing Notes:
Conditions: Full sun, but can tolerate light shade.
Perennial: Continually occuring.
Soil: Needs deep, rich soil.
Propagating: Root or crown cuttings.
Watering: Water when top two inches of soil dry out.
Harvesting: Harvest after the fall frost or in early spring before new growth starts.
Plant with: Sweet potatoes, strawberries, asparagus, rhubarb, potatoes.