DOT Herbal Ally Necklace

DOT Herbal Ally Necklaces may seem a bit esoteric for most. However, they were designed and handmade by Jess and created to enhance plant spirit communication.

The idea was inspired by Jess’ interest in Nature connection, plant spirit communication, heart coherence/entrainment, traditional practices of Indigenous people worldwide and herbal esoteric’s.

Carry your herbal ally with you everywhere you go. The necklace can be tied in a bow around the neck with the charm sitting at heart level to encourage connection between you and the plant you are working with.

“It is often a good idea for people desiring to make relationship with plants to carry a plant they feel drawn to in a medicine pouch around their neck, hanging down to heart level, and that they do this for as long as a year. In this manner your body becomes accustomed to the plants presence and you become accustomed to thinking often of the plant.”

- Stephen Harrod Buhner, (Buhner 2006 p. 58).

Some pleasant smelling herbs such as certified organic chamomile, lavender, rose and peppermint can be worn as necklaces to provide an alternative to toxic synthetic fragrances in chemically sensitive people. Necklaces may be worn over or under clothing.

You can also purchase ‘empty’ to fill with whatever herb you are working with. If you chose the ‘empty’ option all you need to do when you receive it is to fill the charm with the dried herbs of your choice and close the opening with a few simple stitches (thread enclosed).

DOT Herbal Ally Necklace Options:

• Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

  Element: Water

  Caution: Avoid Chamomile in known allergy to Asteraceae / Compositae family herbs (rare).

• Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

  Element: Air

  Caution: Avoid Lavender in known allergy (rare).

• Rose (Rosa canina)

  “A chaplet of roses worn when performing love spells, or a single rose in a vase on the altar, are powerful love-magic aids” - Scott Cunningham (Cunningham 2021 p. 217).

  Element: Water

• Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

  Element: Fire

• Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)

  The Witches First Herb and dream herb of the plant world.

  Caution: Avoid Mugwort in known allergy to Asteraceae / Compositae family herbs (rare).

  “Pliny saith, That the traveller or wayfaring man that hath the herbe tied about him feeleth no wearisonness at all.” - John Gerard on Mugwort

  (Gerard 1998 p. 254.) Original publication 1597.

  Element: Earth

• Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

  Element: Water

• Marshmallow (Althea officinalis) root

  Element: Water

• Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

  Element: Water

• Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

  “Worn, thyme aids in developing psychic powers”. - Scott Cunningham (Cunningham 2021 p. 243).

  “Thyme is also carried and smelled to give courage and energy. If you wear it you will be able to see fairies.” - Scott Cunningham (Cunningham 2021 p. 243).

  Element: Water

• Hops (Humulus lupulus)

  Element: Air

• Sage (Salvia officinalis)

  “Sage is carried to promote wisdom, and the leaves are used in countless healing and money spells. To guard against contracting the dreaded evil eye wear a small horn filled with sage”.

  - Scott Cunningham (Cunningham 2021 p. 223).

  Element: Air

• Nettle (Urtica dioica)

  “The protective powers of the nettle have long been used in magic. To remove a curse and send it back, stuff a poppet with nettle, or carry some in a sachet.” - Scott Cunningham (Cunningham 2021 p. 183).

  Element: Fire

• Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

  Element: Fire

  Caution: Avoid Calendula in known allergy to Asteraceae / Compositae family herbs (rare).

  NOTE: Calendula is a resinous herb and although the dried herb is used, over time some resin may transfer onto the charm.

• Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis)

  “The rather ill-smelling root, powdered, is used in protective sachets, hung in the home to guard it against lightning, and placed in pillows to aid in falling asleep. - Scott Cunningham (Cunningham 2021).

  Element: Water

• Empty

  Grow herbs in your garden, dry them, fill the charm and sew with a few simple stitches and wear to enhance plant spirit communication and/or evoke the herbs magical powers.

Please ensure you select the correct option when purchasing to avoid disappointment.

Materials:

GOTs Certified Organic Calico is a sustainable, environmentally friendly material, safe for allergy sufferers and the chemically sensitive.

Please be aware that due to the nature of certified organic calico (unprocessed or untreated cotton) the material has a slight natural wrinkle throughout, which is only noticeable in certain lighting.

Herbs:

Certified Organic Herbs.

Can be purchased empty to fill and sew up yourself (thread enclosed).

Dimensions:

Necklace full length: 95cm to be tied around neck with charm sitting at heart level.

Charm: 5cm / 6cm prior to sewing closed into charm shape.

References:

Cunningham, S. (2021). Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs. Llewellyn Publications. Minnesota USA. Original publication 1985.

Gerard, J. (1998). Gerard’s Herbal: Historie of Plants. Tiger Books International: UK. Original publication 1597

Buhner, S.H. (2006 ed. 3). Sacred Plant Medicine: The Wisdom in Native American Herbalism. Bear & Company/Inner Traditions International.