Flora Friday - Jimson Weed

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photo credit: Robert Benner Sr


Hello all! C here just dropping in with another Flora Friday! Continuing with our poisonous/Witches Brew theme, today's Flora Friday is Jimson Weed!

Jimson Weed (Datura Stramonium) is a flowering plant belonging to the Nightshade family Solanaceae. Other names include:

- Jimsonweed
- Thorn Apple
- Devil's Trumpet
- Devil's Snare
- Malpitte (Afrikaans - Mad/Evil Seeds)
- Witch's Thimble 
- Ghost Flower 



Where To Find

Jimson Weed is native to North America but has become naturalised in many other parts of the world. It likes warm and temperate regions where it can be found by roadsides and animal enclosures that are rich in dung. In Europe, it likes wastelands and dumping grounds.



Edible Parts

ALL OF THIS PLANT IS TOXIC! DO NOT CONSUME, IF ACCIDENTALLY CONSUMED OR USES FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES, GET TO HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY!



Medical Uses

Surprisingly, this plant does have medical uses, however, because it is toxic and I am not a a qualified professional, I cannot, in good faith, list them. Consult a professional first if you have questions!




Magickal Uses

In magickal practices, Jimson Weed can be used for:

- Hex breaking
- Sleep work
- Protection
- Shape shifting
- Lycanthrope work
- Communicating with Ghosts/Spirits/Entities 
- Envoking the Siren's seduction powers

As this plant is a deliriant and toxic, I would also say that it could be used in Baneful Magicks as well. 

Do not burn or consume in anyway shape or form. HANDLE WITH CARE!!



Victorian Flower Language

Surprisingly, in Victorian Flower Language, Datura means fame and kind thoughts for those departed 




This blog is for educational purposes only, please consult your doctor and experts before trying home remedies!


I hope you've enjoyed this post! Normal service should resume tomorrow!


Blessings,

C )0(




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