Magical Herbs for Protection, Spiritual Safety, Shielding, Warding, and Defense Spells

Looking for the best herbs for protection spells and defensive magic? You've found the ultimate guide. This comprehensive list reveals over 200 magical herbs and plants traditionally used to banish negativity, shield against harm, break hexes, and supercharge your protection spellwork.

Whether you're warding your home, defending against psychic attack, or creating spiritual boundaries, these time-tested botanicals will amplify your protective intentions and keep you energetically safe.

Why Use Herbs in Protection Magic?

For thousands of years, practitioners across cultures have turned to the plant kingdom for spiritual defense. Herbs carry natural energetic signatures that align with protective intentions—from the fierce banishing power of black pepper to the gentle shielding energy of lavender.

When you combine these botanicals with focused intention, candle magic, or ritual work, you create a powerful synergy that strengthens your spiritual boundaries and clears negative energy from your space.

How to Use Protection Herbs in Your Spellwork

There are many ways to incorporate protection herbs into your magical practice:

In Candle Magic: Sprinkle dried herbs around the base of your protection candle to amplify your intentions. As the candle burns, the herbs add extra support to your protection spell.

In Protection Charm Bags: Combine several protection herbs in a small bag and carry it with you or place it in your home for ongoing protection.

In Ritual Baths: Add protection herbs to your bath water for spiritual cleansing and to create a protective energy field that you carry with you.

In Floor Washes: Brew protection herbs into a tea, strain, and add to your floor wash to cleanse and protect your home.

As Incense: Burn dried protection herbs to cleanse your space and create a protective atmosphere.

In Potions: If the herbs are safe to ingest, you can make a brew that infuses your being with protection. (Want to make sure your potion is safe to drink? Check out our Potion Spell Kits which are made with 100% safe-to-drink, delicious, organic herbs)

In Spell Jars: Layer protection herbs in a jar with other ingredients to create a protective talisman for your home or altar.

Proven Herbs for Protection Magic Across Cultures and Centuries

Below you'll find over 100 herbs organized alphabetically. Each plant has been used for centuries in magical traditions around the world for protection, banishing, and spiritual defense.

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The Complete List of Protection Herbs

A

• Acacia (Acacia senegal) - Protects and enhances psychic abilities
• Aconite (Aconitum napellus) - Powerful protector; use with extreme caution
• Adder's Tongue (Erythronium americanum) - Protects and heals
• African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) - Protects home and brings spiritual protection
• Agar-Agar (Gelidium amansii) - Purifies and protects
  
• Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) - Returns negative energy to sender; protects against manipulation
• Ague Root (Aletris farinosa) - Protects and breaks hexes
• Alder (Alnus glutinosa) - Protects and brings spiritual defense
  
• Alkanet (Batschia canescens) - Purifies and protects; used in protection rituals
  
• Allspice (Pimenta dioica) - Protects while attracting luck and money
• Almond (Prunus dulcis) - Protects and brings prosperity
• Aloe (Aloe vera) - Living plant that protects against negative energy and accidents
  
• Althea (Althaea officinalis) - Protects and brings spiritual defense
  
• Alum (Aluminum sulphate) - Purifies and protects; used in protection baths
• Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) - Protects against deception and anger
• Amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) - Protects and brings invisibility from harm
• Anemone (Anemone coronaria) - Protects against evil and disease
  
• Angelica Root (Angelica archangelica) - One of the most powerful protection herbs; breaks hexes and calls in angelic guardianship
  
• Anise (Pimpinella anisum) - Protects against nightmares and evil eye
• Arbutus (Arbutus unedo) - Protects and banishes negativity
• Arnica (Arnica montana) - Protects and strengthens psychic abilities
  
• Asafoetida (Ferula foetida) - Powerful banisher of evil spirits and negative entities
• Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) - Protects and brings strength
• Aspen (Populus tremuloides) - Protects against fear and theft
• Aster (Aster amellus) - Protects and brings love
• Avens (Geum urbanum) - Protects and banishes evil spirits

B

• Balm of Gilead (Populus candicans) - Protects and heals; brings comfort
• Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) - Flexible protector; breaks hexes
  
• Barberry (Berberis aquifolium) - Protects and purifies
• Barley (Hordeum vulgare) - Protects and brings prosperity
• Basil (Ocimum basilicum) - Guards home and business; creates peaceful protective energy
  
• Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis) - Ancient protector; write intentions on leaves for powerful shields
  
• Beans ((Phaseolus vulgaris) - Protects and brings good fortune
• Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Protects and brings wisdom
  
• Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) - Purifies and protects during meditation and ritual
  
• Bergamot (Citrus uranium) - Creates protective boundaries while attracting success
  
• Betony (Betonica officinalis) - Protects against nightmares and negative spirits
• Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) - Protects and brings psychic visions
  
• Birch (Betula pendula) - Purifies and protects; new beginnings
• Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara) - Protects and heals; use with caution
• Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa) - Protects and banishes negativity
  
• Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) - Fiery banisher that returns negativity to sender; excellent for breaking psychic attacks
  
• Black Salt (Sodium chloride) - Powerful protector; absorbs and banishes negativity
  
• Black Snake Root (Cimicifuga racemosa) - Protects and breaks hexes
• Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) - Thorny protector; creates barriers against harm
• Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) - Powerful protector; creates strong boundaries
• Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) - Protects during sea travel and psychic work
  
• Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus) - Strengthens protection and purification work
  
• Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) - Powerful protector; use with caution
  
• Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) - Protects and brings strength
• Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) - Protects against psychic attack
  
• Blueing - Purifies and protects; removes negativity
• Bodhi (Ficus religiosa) - Protects and brings enlightenment
• Bog Myrtle (Myrica gale) - Protects and banishes negativity
  
• Boldo (Boldoa fragrans) - Protects and brings psychic visions
  
• Boneset (Eupatorium ayeratoides) - Protects and breaks hexes
  
• Borage (Borago officinalis) - Protects and brings courage
• Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) - Protects and brings longevity
• Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) - Protects and brings healing
• Briony (Bryonia dioica) - Protects and brings prosperity; use with caution
• Bromeliad (Bromeliaceae family) - Protects home and brings prosperity
• Broom (Cytisus scoparius) - Purifies and protects; banishes negativity
  
• Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) - Carry for luck and protection
• Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) - Protects and grants wishes
  
• Burdock Root (Arctium lappa) - Protects and purifies; wards off negativity
• Button Snake Root (Eryngium yuccifolium) - Protects and breaks hexes
• Butterwort (Pinguicula vulgaris) - Protects and brings good fortune  

C

• Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) - Thorny protector; place near windows to deflect negativity
  
• Calamus (Acorus calamus) - Protects and enhances personal power
  
• Camphor (Camphora officinarum) - Clears psychic debris and protects spiritual space
• Campion (Silene dioica) - Protects and brings love
  
• Caraway (Carum carvi) - Protects against theft and negative spirits
• Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) - Protects and heals
  
• Cascara Sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana) - Protects and banishes negativity
• Castor (Ricinus communis) - Protects and breaks hexes
  
• Catnip (Nepeta cataria) - Protects and brings good spirits
• Cattail (Typha latifolia) - Protects and brings prosperity
• Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum) - Hot and fast banishing; breaks through spiritual attacks
  
• Cedar (Cedrus atlantica) - Purifies and protects; drives away negative spirits
  
• Celandine (Chelidonium majus) - Protects and brings victory
• Celery (Apium graveolens) - Protects and enhances psychic powers
• Centaury (Centaurium erythraea) - Protects and banishes negativity
• Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) - Gentle protector; promotes peace
• Chestnut (Castanea sativa) - Protects and brings prosperity
• Chili Pepper (Capsicum frutescens) - Hot protector; banishes negativity
• Chive (Allium schoenoprasum) - Protects and banishes evil
  
• Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum sinense) - Protects and brings longevity
• Cinchona (Cinchona officinalis) - Protects and brings luck
  
• Cinnamon (Cinnamomum aromaticum) - Fast-acting protector that raises vibration and creates fiery shields
  
• Cinquefoil (Pontentilla anserina) - Five-finger grass; powerful protection and blessing
  
• Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) - Purifies and protects; repels negativity
  
• Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) - Protects against enemies and stops harmful gossip
  
• Clover (Trifolium pratense) - Protects and brings luck
• Club Moss (Lycopodium clavatum) - Protects and brings power
• Coconut (Cocos nucifera) - Purifies and protects
  
• Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) - Protects and brings peace
  
• Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) - Protects travelers; carry during journeys
  
• Copal (Bursera bipinnata) - Sacred resin that cleanses and elevates spiritual energy
  
• Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) - Protects and promotes peace
  
• Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) - Protects and breaks hexes
• Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) - Protects and brings luck
• Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) - Protects and brings prosperity
• Cowslip (Primula veris) - Protects and brings healing
• Crabapple (Malus sylvestris) - Protects and brings love
• Cress (Lepidium sativum) - Protects and purifies
• Crocus (Crocus sativus) - Protects and brings love
  
• Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) - Protects against theft and evil eye
• Curry (Murraya koenigii) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) - Protects against negative magic
• Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) - Protects and brings comfort

D

• Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) - Protects and brings luck
• Daisy (Bellis perennis) - Protects and brings love
  
• Damiana (Turnera aphrodesiaca) - Protects and enhances psychic visions
  
• Dandelion (Taraxicum dens-leonis) - Protects and grants wishes
• Date (Phoenix dactylifera) - Protects and brings prosperity
• Deadnettle (Lamium album) - Protects and banishes negativity
  
• Deer's Tongue (Liatris odoratissima) - Protects and enhances communication
• Devil's Bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis) - Protects and breaks hexes
• Devil's Pod (Martynia annua) - Protects and banishes evil
  
• Devil's Shoestring (Virburnum opulus) - Trips up enemies and protects against crossed conditions
  
• Dill (Anethum graveolens) - Protects children and home; wards against evil eye
  
• Dock (Rumex crispus) - Protects and brings prosperity
• Dogwood (Cornus florida) - Protects and grants wishes
  
• Dragon's Blood (Daemonorops draco) - Amplifies all protection magic; creates impenetrable barriers

E

• Ebony (Diospyros ebenum) - Protects and brings power
• Edelweiss (Leontopodium nivale) - Protects and brings courage
  
• Elder (Sambucus canadensis) - Powerful protector; guards against negative magic
  
• Elecampane (Inula helenium) - Protects and attracts love
• Elm (Ulmus procera) - Protects against lightning
• Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) - Clears stagnant energy and promotes healing protection
• Euphorbia (Euphorbia hirta) - Protects and purifies
• Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) - Protects and brings love
• Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) - Protects psychic vision and enhances clarity

F

• Fairy Wand (Chamaelirium luteum) - Protects and brings magic
  
• Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) - Protects against negative spirits and curses
• Fern (Pteridium aquilinum) - Protects home and brings good fortune
  
• Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) - Protects and brings healing
  
• Feverwort (Triosteum perfoliatum) - Protects and breaks hexes
• Fig (Ficus carica) - Protects and brings prosperity
• Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa) - Protects and banishes negativity
• Fir (Abies alba) - Protects and brings rebirth
  
• Five Finger Grass (Potentilla reptans) - Powerful protection and blessing
  
• Flax (Linum usitatissimum) - Protects and brings prosperity
• Fleabane (Erigeron canadensis) - Protects and banishes negativity
• Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) - Protects; use with extreme caution
• Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica) - Protects memory and brings fidelity
  
• Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) - Protects; use with extreme caution
  
• Frankincense (Boswellia sacra) - Sacred purifier that raises vibration and creates holy space
  
• Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis) - Banishes and protects from negative spirits

G

• Galangal Root (Alpinia galanga) - Court case protection; breaks hexes in legal matters
  
• Garlic (Allium sativum) - One of the oldest protection herbs; wards against evil and psychic attack
  
• Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) - Protects home and garden; wards off negative visitors
  
• Ginger (Zingiber officinale) - Protects and brings success
  
• Ginseng (Panax ginseng) - Protects and enhances power
  
• Goosefoot (Chenopodium album) - Protects and purifies
  
• Gorse (Ulex europaeus) - Protects and brings hope
  
• Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Grain (Triticum aestivum) - Protects and brings abundance
  
• Grains of Paradise (Aframomum melegueta) - Protects and brings luck
  
• Grass (Poaceae family) - Protects and brings growth
  
• Groundsel (Senecio vulgaris) - Protects and brings health

H

• Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) - Protects and brings luck
  
• Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) - Fairy protection; guards boundaries and thresholds
  
• Hazel (Corylus avellana) - Protects and brings wisdom
  
• Heather (Calluna vulgaris) - Protects and brings luck
  
• Hellebore (Helleborus niger) - Protects; use with extreme caution
  
• Hemp (Cannabis sativa) - Protects and brings healing
  
• Henna (Lawsonia inermis) - Protects and brings love
  
• Hickory (Carya ovata) - Protects and brings strength
  
• Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) - Protects and attracts love
  
• High John the Conqueror (Ipomoea jalapa) - Overcomes obstacles and defeats enemies
  
• Holly (Ilex aquifolium) - Protects home and family; deflects negative energy
  
• Honesty (Lunaria annua) - Protects and brings truth
  
• Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) - Protects prosperity and brings psychic dreams
• Hops (Humulus lupulus) - Protects and promotes sleep
  
• Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) - Protects and banishes negativity
  
• Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) - Protects and brings strength
  
• Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) - Purifies and protects
  
• Houseleek (Sempervivum tectorum) - Protects against lightning and fire; plant on roof
  
• Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) - Protects and brings love
  
• Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) - Breaks hexes on property; protects boundaries
  
• Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) - Sacred purification herb; removes spiritual contamination

I

• Iris (Iris germanica) - Protects and brings purification
  
• Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus) - Protects and attracts luck
  
• Ivy (Hedera helix) - Binds and protects; creates strong boundaries

J

• Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) - Protects during sleep and attracts spiritual love
  
• Juniper (Juniperus communis) - Purifies spaces and protects against theft

K

• Kava-Kava (Piper methysticum) - Protects and brings peace

L

• Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) - Protects women and enhances magic
  
• Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium calceolus) - Protects and brings peace
  
• Larch (Larix decidua) - Protects and brings confidence
  
• Larkspur (Delphinium consolida) - Protects and brings health
  
• Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) - Gentle but effective shield; protects sleep and children
  
• Leek (Allium porrum) - Protects and brings strength
  
• Lemon (Citrus limon) - Purifies and protects
  
• Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) - Gentle cleanser that removes negativity while bringing peace
  
• Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citrodora) - Purifies and protects
  
• Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) - Clears psychic clutter and protects mental space
  
• Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) - Protects and brings peace
  
• Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) - Protects and brings love
  
• Life Everlasting (Helichrysum stoechas) - Protects and brings longevity
  
• Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) - Protects property and banishes negative entities
  
• Lily (Lilium candidum) - Protects and breaks hexes
  
• Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) - Protects and brings happiness
  
• Lime (Citrus aurantifolia) - Purifies and protects
  
• Linden (Tilia europaea) - Protects and brings sleep
  
• Liquidamber (Liquidambar styraciflua) - Protects and brings healing
  
• Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) - Protects and brings peace
  
• Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) - Protects and brings spiritual enlightenment
  
• Lovage (Levisticum officinale) - Protects and attracts love
  
• Lucky Hand (Orchis maculata) - Protects and brings luck

M

• Mace (Myristica fragrans) - Protects and enhances psychic powers
  
• Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) - Protects and brings fidelity
  
• Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris) - Protects and brings beauty
  
• Mallow (Malva sylvestris) - Protects and brings love
  
• Mandrake (Mandragora officinarum) - Powerful protector; use with caution
  
• Marigold (Calendula officinalis) - Protects garden and home; wards off evil
  
• Marjoram (Origanum majorana) - Gentle protector that brings peace while shielding
  
• Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Master of the Woods (Galium odoratum) - Protects and brings strength
  
• Master Root (Imperatoria ostruthium) - Protects and brings mastery
  
• Masterwort (Astrantia major) - Protects and brings power
  
• May Apple (Podophyllum peltatum) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Meadow Rue (Thalictrum aquilegifolium) - Protects and brings love
  
• Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) - Protects and brings peace
  
• Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) - Protects and brings healing
  
• Milkwort (Polygala vulgaris) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) - Protects during dreamwork
  
• Mint (Mentha piperita) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Mistletoe (Viscum album) - Powerful protector; guards against lightning and evil
  
• Molluka (Molucca laevis) - Protects and brings good fortune
  
• Moonwort (Botrychium lunaria) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) - Protects and brings courage
  
• Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) - Powerful psychic protector; shields during spiritual work
  
• Mulberry (Morus alba) - Protects and brings wisdom
  
• Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) - Protects against nightmares and negative spirits
  
• Mustard Seed (Brassica nigra) - Protects and brings faith
  
• Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) - Ancient purifier used in sacred rites; protects during spiritual work
  
• Myrtle (Myrtus communis) - Protects and brings love

N

• Nettle (Urtica dioica) - Powerful protector; breaks hexes and returns negativity to sender
  
• Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla) - Protects and brings peace
  
• Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) - Protects and attracts luck

O

• Oak (Quercus alba) - Ancient protector; brings strength and endurance
  
• Olive (Olea europaea) - Protects and brings peace
  
• Onion (Allium cepa) - Absorbs negativity; protects home
  
• Orange (Citrus sinensis) - Purifies and attracts joy
  
• Oregano (Origanum vulgare) - Protects and brings happiness
  
• Orris Root (Iris germanica) - Protects and attracts love

P

• Papaya (Carica papaya) - Protects and brings love
  
• Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) - Protects and brings wisdom
  
• Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens) - Sacred wood that purifies and protects sacred space
  
• Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) - Protects and purifies
  
• Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) - Protects and brings peace
  
• Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) - Earthy protector that grounds and shields
  
• Pea (Pisum sativum) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Peach (Prunus persica) - Protects and brings love
  
• Pear (Pyrus communis) - Protects and brings love
  
• Pearlwort (Sagina procumbens) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) - Protects and brings strength
  
• Peony (Paeonia officinalis) - Protects against negative magic
  
• Pepper (Capsicum annuum) - Protects and banishes negativity
  
• Pepper Tree (Schinus molle) - Protects and purifies
  
• Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) - Purifies and protects; clears negative energy
  
• Periwinkle (Vinca minor) - Protects and brings love
  
• Pignut (Conopodium majus) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Pilot Weed (Silphium laciniatum) - Protects and brings guidance
  
• Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis) - Protects and brings health
  
• Pine (Pinus sylvestris) - Purifies and protects; brings prosperity
  
• Pink Salt - Protects and brings love
  
• Plantain (Plantago major) - Protects and heals
  
• Plum (Prunus domestica) - Protects and brings love
  
• Pomegranate (Punica granatum) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Poppy (Papaver somniferum) - Protects during sleep and brings invisibility
  
• Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Primrose (Primula vulgaris) - Protects and brings love
  
• Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) - Protects and brings luck

Q

• Quince (Cydonia oblonga) - Protects and brings love

R

• Radish (Raphanus sativus) - Protects and brings strength
  
• Ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) - Protects and brings visions
  
• Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) - Protects home and family
  
• Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium) - Protects and brings power
  
• Rattlesnake Root (Prenanthes alba) - Protects and breaks hexes
  
• Red Pepper (Capsicum annuum) - Protects and banishes negativity
  
• Reed (Phragmites australis) - Protects and brings healing
  
• Rice (Oryza sativa) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Roots - Roots of all kind protect and ground
  
• Rose (Rosa damascena) - Protects through love; creates gentle boundaries
  
• Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) - Powerful protector; purifies and shields against negative energy
  
• Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) - Protects against enchantment and evil spirits
  
• Rue (Ruta graveolens) - Strong protector; breaks hexes and removes evil eye
  
• Rush (Juncus effusus) - Protects and brings healing

S

• Sage (Salvia officinalis) - Powerful purifier; clears negative energy and protects sacred space
  
• Salt - Essential protector; creates barriers and purifies
  
• Sandalwood (Santalum album) - Protects and raises spiritual vibration
  
• Sea Salt - Protects and purifies
  
• Seaweed (Fucus vesiculosus) - Protects during sea travel
  
• Seneca Snake Root (Polygala senega) - Protects and breaks hexes
  
• Senna (Senna alexandrina) - Protects and brings love
  
• Shame Briar (Smilax herbacea) - Protects and brings luck
  
• Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) - Protects and brings peace
  
• Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) - Protects and stops gossip
  
• Sloe (Prunus spinosa) - Protects and banishes negativity
  
• Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) - Protects home and brings good fortune
  
• Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) - Protects and brings wisdom
  
• Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum) - Protects and banishes negativity
  
• Spanish Moss (Tillandsia usneoides) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Spearmint (Mentha spicata) - Protects and brings healing
  
• Speedwell (Veronica officinalis) - Protects and brings safe travel
  
• Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) - Protects and brings fidelity
  
• Spruce (Picea abies) - Protects and brings healing
  
• Spurge (Euphorbia peplus) - Protects and purifies
  
• Squill (Drimia maritima) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Star Anise (Illicium verum) - Protects and enhances psychic powers
  
• St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) - Powerful protector; wards off evil spirits and negative energy
  
• Stonecrop (Sedum acre) - Protects and brings love
  
• Storax (Liquidambar orientalis) - Protects and brings courage
  
• Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) - Protects and brings love
  
• Sulfur - Protects and banishes evil
  
• Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) - Protects and brings happiness
  
• Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus) - Protects and brings power
  
• Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) - Protects and brings love

T

• Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) - Protects and brings love
  
• Tamarisk (Tamarix gallica) - Protects and banishes negativity
  
• Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) - Protects and brings longevity
  
• Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) - Protects and brings courage
  
• Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) - Protects and brings healing
  
• Ten Bark (Hydrangea arborescens) - Protects and brings strength
  
• Thistle (Cnicus benedictus) - Protects and breaks hexes
  
• Thorn Apple (Datura stramonium) - Protects; use with extreme caution
  
• Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) - Purifies and protects; brings courage
  
• Ti Plant (Cordyline fruticosa) - Protects and brings good fortune
  
• Toadflax (Linaria vulgaris) - Protects and breaks hexes
  
• Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Tonka Bean (Dipteryx odorata) - Protects and attracts love
  
• Tormentil (Potentilla erecta) - Protects and brings love
  
• Tulip (Tulipa gesneriana) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Turmeric (Curcuma longa) - Protects and purifies
  
• Turnip (Brassica rapa) - Protects and banishes negativity

U

• Unicorn Root (Aletris farinosa) - Protects and brings love
  
• Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) - Protects and enhances psychic powers

V

• Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) - Protects and brings peace
  
• Vandal Root (Valeriana officinalis) - Protects and brings strength
  
• Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) - Protects and brings love
  
• Venus Fly Trap (Dionaea muscipula) - Protects and brings power
  
• Verbena (Verbena officinalis) - Powerful protector; wards off negative spirits
  
• Vervain (Verbena officinalis) - Protects and purifies
  
• Vetivert (Vetiveria zizanioides) - Protects and breaks hexes
  
• Vinegar - Protects and banishes negativity
  
• Violet (Viola odorata) - Protects and brings peace
  
• Virginia Snake Root (Aristolochia serpentaria) - Protects and brings prosperity

W

• Walnut (Juglans nigra) - Protects and brings mental clarity
  
• Water Lily (Nymphaea odorata) - Protects and brings peace
  
• Wax Plant (Hoya carnosa) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Wayfaring Tree (Viburnum lantana) - Protects during travel
  
• White Oak (Quercus alba) - Protects and brings strength
  
• White Sage (Salvia apiana) - Powerful purifier; clears negative energy and protects sacred space
  
• Willow (Salix alba) - Protects and brings healing
  
• Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) - Protects and breaks hexes
  
• Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) - Protects and heals
  
• Woad (Isatis tinctoria) - Protects and brings courage
  
• Wolf's Bane (Aconitum lycoctonum) - Powerful protector; use with extreme caution
  
• Wood Betony (Stachys officinalis) - Protects against nightmares and negative spirits
  
• Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) - Protects and brings healing
  
• Woodruff (Galium odoratum) - Protects and brings prosperity
  
• Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) - Powerful protector; banishes negative spirits and entities

Y

• Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) - Protects and brings courage
  
• Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum) - Protects and brings healing
  
• Yew (Taxus baccata) - Protects; use with caution
  
• Yucca (Yucca filamentosa) - Protects and purifies

 

 

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Tips for Working with Protection Herbs

Set Clear Intentions: Before working with any herb, state exactly what you're protecting against. Specificity creates stronger magic.

Store Properly: Keep magical herbs in airtight containers away from light and moisture to preserve their protective potency.

Trust Your Intuition: If you feel drawn to a particular herb for protection, honor that instinct. Your inner wisdom knows what you need.

Layer Your Protection: Combine herbs with candle magic, visualization, prayer, crystals, and other spiritual practices for comprehensive defense.

Refresh Regularly: Protection mojos and spell jars should be refreshed every year or when you feel their energy waning.

Respect the Plants: Thank the herbs for their protection. Gratitude strengthens your connection to plant allies.

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