====== Mint ======
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latin_names: Mentha spp.
folk_names: Garden Mint
gender_tags: Masculine
planet_tags: Mercury
element_tags: Air
deity_tags: Pluto, Hecate
effect_tags: Money, Lust, Healing, Travel, Exorcism, Protection
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===== Magical Uses =====
Mint has long been used in healing potions and mixtures, and the fresh leaves rubbed against the head are said to relieve headaches. Mint worn at the wrist assures that you will not be ill. Stomach problems can be alleviated by stuffing a green poppet with mint and anointing it with healing oils.

Mint is also used in travel spells and to provoke lust. Its bright green leaves and crisp scent led to its use in money and prosperity spells; the easiest of which is to place a few leaves in the wallet or purse, or to rub where your money is kept.

To rid a place of evil, sprinkle salt water with a sprinkler made of fresh sprigs of mint, marjoram and rosemary. Fresh mint laid on the altar will call good spirits to be present and aid you in magic. Mint is also kept in the home for protection.

"Mint" is a general term for any of the Mentha family.
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