Plants have always accompanied rites and beliefs: they are said to mend broken hearts, attract luck and protect the home. Some have become true talismans.
Belladonna, mistletoe, verbena or poppy: discover the secrets of ten mythical plants and their mystical powers.
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10 mythical and mystical plants
⚠️ These powers belong to tradition; some of these plants, such as belladonna and foxglove, are highly toxic and must never be consumed.
Belladonna
The deadly beauty
Bellona, the Roman goddess of war, gave her name to this plant with purple flowers and black berries, once used to pray, invoke her help and have visions. Its poison is violent: admire it, never touch it.
Wheat
The ally of fertility
Eaten for thousands of years, even before bread was invented, it is a symbol of fertility: it is given to newlyweds to wish them a family.
Cinnamon
Sensuality and prosperity
Widely used in cooking, this spice is known as an aphrodisiac. Placed in the home, as incense for example, it helps attract prosperity.
Pumpkin
Eternal life
Much more than a tasty squash, it is full of symbols: the resurrection of the dead at Halloween, eternal life and fertility, its shape recalling the belly of a pregnant woman.
Foxglove
The power of protection
Deadly even in tiny amounts, it is above all known for its power of protection: to protect your home and land, grow some in your garden.
Mistletoe
The druids’ plant
The sacred plant of the Celtic and Gaulish druids stays green in the depths of winter: a symbol of regeneration, vitality and eternal vigor. Worn as a talisman, it is said to protect children from nightmares.
Lavender
Rekindle an old love story
A plant of love, it is used as a candle to find happiness in love and bring peace to the home, or to make love return.
Poppy
The answer to your questions
Worn as a talisman, it attracts luck and money. A Romanian belief says that, to get the answer to a question, you write it on blue paper slipped into the heart of a poppy flower: the answer comes in a dream.
Thyme
The offering you burn
In Greek, its name means “offering that is burned, perfume”. Legend has it that burning thyme at home protects everyone who lives there, and it chases away dark thoughts.
Verbena
The herb of Venus
Called the “herb of Venus”, it was widely used in Greece for its aphrodisiac effects. A plant of love, it is used to keep a loved one close, or to attract the person you desire.
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