Before the Roman priests arrived in the northlands bearing the "gode-spel" of the Whitechrist, followers of the old ways used Cinquefoil herb in order to drive off evil spirits; used to stuff a "dream-pillow," dried Cinquefoil herb could bring night-time visions of one's future mate; burned as incense, it was a help to the Wise Ones in divination.

Element: Fire

Powers: Money, Protection, Prophetic Dreams, Sleep

Magical Uses: Hang over the door for protection. Add to purification baths. Carry for luck in court. Suspend a bag from the bed for restful sleep. Wash forehead and hands with an infusion 9 time to remove hexes and curses.

Health: Internal: For stomach aches and diarrhea drink 1 cup of hot tea 2-3 time a day. External: Add 8 cups of tea to bath for hemorrhoid treatment. Soak 15-20 min 1-2 time a day. Use as a compress for poison oak, poison ivy and eczema. Apply 2-4 time a day with clean cotton cloth