EUCALYPTUS

(Eucalyptus spp. globulus) Li Bd
Do not use on the faces of small children.
Folk Names: Blue Gum Tree, Stringy Bark
Tree
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Moon
Element: Water
Powers: Healing, Protection
Magical Uses: The leaves are used to stuff
healing poppets and are carried to maintain
good health. To relieve colds, ring
green candles with the leaves and pods and
burn them to the socket, visualizing the
person (or yourself) as being completely
healthy. Also hang a small branch or twig
of eucalyptus over the sick bed.
String the immature (green) pods on
green thread and wear to help heal sore
throats. Placed beneath the pillow, the
pods guard against colds.
The leaves are also carried for protection.