Aconitum herb by BlueberryPanini on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

Published: Jul 31, 2024

Description

So, what is Aconitum?

Fact: A deadly poisonous herb from the Ranunculaceae family. Its toxicity is evidenced by its Czech name "mordovník" - meaning killer, or the English "Queen of Poison."

History: The English name "wolfsbane" dates back to the 13th century when the plant was used to kill wolves.

Usage in magic: It was sometimes used in funeral incense or to invoke Hecate. Due to its fearsome reputation, it was more commonly used in malevolent magic.

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Date Taken

Jul 30, 2024, 4:58:50 PM