“Your average witch is just somebody who lives next to you and has this spiritual practice you don’t know about,” Deborah ...

Once upon a time, many Poles believed that herbs and other plants had magical ... and then that person rises up and flies like a bird toward the witch, and if they encounter a tree or some other hard ...

She had concocted for the archbishop a beverage of ewe’s milk, claret, and herbs which led ... In Western Europe, witches were both respected and feared for their powers. Folk beliefs like ...

Women who possessed special knowledge, such as midwives or herbalists, were more likely to be accused of witchcraft, as were ...

Ayurveda uses natural remedies like herbs ... their effectiveness. Turmeric is a bright yellow spice widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for its powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

This woodcut from the early 1700s shows a witch holding a stem of herbs or other plant ... It might be that older women were more likely to speak their mind or stand up for themselves.

Some herbs like ashwagandha and ginseng may help ... antioxidant, and energy-boosting properties. A 2018 review found it may stimulate brain function, making it a sought-after herb for improving ...

Brujas — named one of the best in North America this year — draws much of its inspiration from Curanderas, or “Mexican witches known for using different herbs,” Barbachano told The Post.

“Herbs can be especially helpful for those dealing with chronic stress, mild to moderate anxiety, or who are generally interested in supporting their mental well-being,” she says. “They can ...