Gender: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Associated Deities: Aries, Fairies, Mars
Medicinal Use: Powerful antiviral, antibiotic, and diuretic properties. It helps eliminate wastes from the body. It is used in treating whooping coughs, warts, rheumatism and acne. A strong antiseptic which when prepared by infusion is useful for poor digestion, exhaustion, colds, and infections, and with honey is an effective treatment for sore throats. Also used in tea form as a fever breaker, headache reducer and to be rid of intestinal worms, and can be used as a mouthwash. It is a great insect repellent. Use both the leaves and flowers. This tea works best for headaches when taken cold. Take a Magickal cleansing bath in the spring of thyme and marjoram (used in tea form or whole herbs).
Magickal Use: Sleep, psychic energy, courage, healing.