Flora Friday - Hemlock

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Photo creditv Aaron Carlson


Hello all!! I'm stepping in today to do Flora Friday and this week's FF is Hemlock!


Hemlock (Conium Maculatum) is an extremely poisonous plants that surprisingly belongs the carrot family Apiaceae. Other names include:

- Poison Hemlock
- Wild Hemlock
- Warlock's Weed
- Winter Fern
- Water Hemlock
- Spotted Hemlock
- Spotted Cowbane
- Water Parsley 



Where To Find

Hemlock is native to Europe and the Mediterranean. It has also become naturalised in Asia, Australia, North America and New Zealand. In the UK, Hemlock can be found in some woodland areas.



Edible Parts

ALL OF THIS PLANT IS POISONOUS. DO NOT CONSUME. IF ACCIDENTALLY INGESTED, SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION!



Medical Uses

Surprisingly, this plant has medicinal properties but, as the plant is highly poisonous and I am not a medical or herbal professional, I cannot, in good faith, list them. Please consult a professional before attempting to use



Magickal Uses

In magickal practices, Hemlock can be used for:

- Purification
- Toning down libido
- Causing paralysis to a person or a situation (Baneful)
- Consecration
- Flying ointments (entering the astral)
- Protection
- Grounding 
- Banishing 

Hemlock is also considered a plant for:

- Hecate
- Saturn
- The water element
- Feminine energy

As this plant is poisonous, wear gloves, handle with care, do NOT injest or get on the skin and do not burn or breath in smoke!



Victorian Flower Language

In Victorian Flower Language, Hemlock means you will cause my death and is one of the 4 poisons (Aconite, Helleborous,Hemlock, Nightshade)


This blog is for educational purposes only. Please consult professionals before trying home remedies!


I hope you've enjoyed this post! Apologies for the lack of posts but with a combination of chronic illness on my part and ridiculous shifts on Kerenza's part, a post isn't always possible!


Blessings,

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