Japanese honeysuckle, an invasive species in the West, is known for its sweet-tasting nectar in its flowers that are edible to both humans and animals. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including skin infections, fever, cough, and inflammation, among others. In modern witchcraft, it is believed that honeysuckle is used to promote health, protect against negative energy, stimulate psychic powers, and attract money.
Honeysuckle is also used in magic to encourage fidelity and passion. The Ogham letter ᚗ (Uilleann) may also refer to honeysuckle, although it is unlikely to be Japanese honeysuckle, but rather a related species. The spirit of honeysuckle is typically used to help release regret and sadness, encouraging individuals to live in the present and embrace the unconditional love of divinity.
There are various ways to use honeysuckle in everyday life. You could place them around a yellow or green candle to attract money or around an orange or turquoise candle for a creativity boost. You could adorn your head with them to increase psychic power. You could Inhale the sweet scent of honeysuckle flowers to stimulate creative energy and communication skills. You could drink a honeysuckle tea for inspiration. Honeysuckle can also be used in any herbal formula to increase energy and promote health. The heady, sweet scent of honeysuckle is said to incite passion in a lover. Finally, honeysuckle can be scattered around the house or used in spells or charms to protect against negativity by creating an energy space that deflects it.
We wholesale our honeysuckle flowers from a tea supplier who sources from a farm in Fujian Province with extremely high standards not only for the product but also for the workers, who are supplied fair wages, fair hours, housing, and education. Because we repackage our herbs, they are not considered safe for consumption according to Canadian health regulations, and thus they are NOT sold for consumption. These are for spiritual/metaphysical purposes only. All references we make to consuming them is for educational purposes only.
25 g of loosely packed honeysuckle can be close to half a cup, depending on the batch. All our items ship from our booth at the 400 Market in Innisfil. To order an unavailable size or to order bulk, please contact us at witchplz@icloud.com or by using the "Chat" button in the bottom corner. All our prices are inclusive of sales tax within Canada.
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Genus: Lonicera
Species: L. japonica
Alt names: edleand, flos lonicerae, gold & silver flower, uilleann
Parts used: bark, buds, flowers, leaves, petals, stems (berries can be toxic)
Consituents: caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, chrysin, hyperoside, iridoid glycosides, loniceracetalides A and B, loniceroside A and B (saponins), loniceroside C (anti-inflammatory), loniflavone, luteolin, methyl caffeate, methyl chlorogenic acid, protocatechuic acid.
Chakra: Heart
Energy: Receptive
Number: 3, 7, 12
Zodiac: Sagittarius, Capricorn, Pisces
Planet: Venus, Jupiter, Mars
Element: Earth
Day: Thursday
Tarot: High Priestess, Lovers
Deities & Spirits: Cerridwen, Venus
Medicine: antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, digestive aid, mild stimulant; used to clear heat and treat its cause
Powers: affection, calm, clarity, communication, confidence, creativity, dedication, devotion, divination, fidelity, friendship, guidance, happiness, healing, hex-breaking, honesty, intuition, love, money, passion, peace, prosperity, protection, psychic ability, purification, rebirth, sexuality, soothing, well-being
