Herb of the Week: Roseroot

This wonder herb goes by many names depending very much on what part of the world you're in but it's scientific name is Rhodiola Rosea and it belongs to the Stonecrop (aka Crassulaceae family). This herb has also been called the Viking's Ginseng because it has a very prevalent and historical usage in that culture. It was used to enhance strength and endurance, for energy boosting, and it was thought to help promote resilience (including mental resilience). It's also been historically used in Siberian and Chinese cultures.

This herb is considered an adaptogen, used to help support the body through stress. It's also shown to help reduce fatigue, to improve symptoms of depression, increases memory and brain function, it may benefit age-related diseases, helps improve physical fitness from exercising, assists with protecting against diabetes, and has been shown to have anti-cancer effects. There's also been some promising results in it helping manage Lyme Disease symptoms.

Now, is there a magical witchcraft significance component to this herb? Yes! Use this herb for protection or purification spells. It's also been historically used to keep "evil spirits" away and can be used in luck or fertility rituals as well. Because of its effects on the brain, it's also a good choice to use for clarity spells/rituals when you feel like your messages from beyond the veil are just mumbles!