Eucalyptus

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Eucalyptus - Folk Names: Blue Gum Tree & Stringy Bark Tree. It is good for Healing & Protection. The leaves are used to stuff healing poppets & are carried to maintain good health. To relieve colds, ring green candles with the leaves & pods & burn them to the socket, visualizing the person (or yourself) as being completely healthy. Also hang a small branch or twing of eucalyptus of the sick bed. String the immature (green) pods on green thread & wear to help heal sore throats. Placed beneath the pillow, the pods guard against colds. The leaves are also carried for protection.
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Selected Sources:
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
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