====== Wintergreen ======
---- dataentry herbs----
latin_names: Gaultheria procumbens
folk_names: Checkerberry, Mountain Tea, Teaberry
gender_tags: Feminine
planet_tags: Moon
element_tags: Water
deity_tags:
effect_tags: Protection, Healing, Hex-Breaking
----
===== Magical Uses =====
Wintergreen is placed in children's pillows to protect them and grant them good fortune throughout their lives.
When sprinkled in the home it removes hexes and curses, especially when mixed with mint.
Wintergreen is also utilized in healing spells, and when fresh sprigs are placed on the altar they call good spirits to witness and aid your magic.