{"product_id":"thistle-dried-flowers","title":"Thistle Dried Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 grams of dried Thistle Flowers (approximately 5 x Thistle Flowers).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 106%;\"\u003eThistle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e(Carduus spp.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFolk Names: Lady’s Thistle, Thrissles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eElement Association: Fire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePlanetary Association: Mars + Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAstrological Association: Aries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eChakra Association: Solar Plexus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eEnergy: Masculine\/Expressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDeity: Thor, Minerva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMagical Properties: Strength, Protection, Healing, Exorcism, Hex-Breaking, Blessing, Purification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMagical Uses: Thistle is primarily used as an herb of purification, and protection against negativity and evil, and is often used in spell work or carried to remove the bad energies of a hex. If grown in the garden or in a pot on the doorstep they are said to ward off thieves. If you grow thistles, you will also encourage strength, healing, and protection against evil and negativity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eA bowl of thistles placed in a room strengthens the spirits and renews the vitality of all within it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eStuff hex-breaking poppets with thistle.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAlso, a thistle blossom carried in the pocket guards the bearer from negativity and evil, also carrying a thistle or part of a thistle for energy and strength. Thistles are also said to guard against melancholy if carried. To call spirits put some thistles in boiling water, remove from the heat and lie or sit beside it. As the steam rises call the spirits and listen carefully, they may answer your questions. Thistles can also be used in healing spells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThese herbs, resins, roots, flowers, and powders are meant to be used for spell and ritual work not for human consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e***Always consult a physician before using herbal products, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medication(s). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 106%;\"\u003eInformation sourced from “The Herbal Alchemist’s Handbook- Karen Harrison”, “Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs – Scott Cunningham”, “Complete Book of Correspondences – Sandra Kynes”, “Magical Herbalism- Scott Cunningham.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verbena \u0026 Rosemary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45605062181091,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/0506\/2883\/files\/Dried_Thistle_Flower_-_Verbena_Rosemary6.jpg?v=1728544631","url":"https:\/\/www.verbenaandrosemary.com\/products\/thistle-dried-flowers","provider":"Verbena \u0026 Rosemary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}