Caraway
Scientific name: Carum carvi

Medicinal value
This herb is used for aiding digestion, promoting menses, increasing mother's milk and to add to cough remedies as an expectorant.

Religious importance
It is believed that caraway is used as an amulet for protection, it promotes memory and guards against apart promoting lust when baked into breads, cookies, or cakes. Habitat
The meadows, woods and rocky areas with rich soil are perfect for the growth of this plant. Areas of Europe, Asia, Africa and North America are appropriate regions for proper growth of this biennial that reaches 1 1/2 - 2 feet high.

Cascara Sagrada
Scientific name: Rhamnus purshiana

Medicinal value
This herb is used treating chronic constipation, stimulating digestive system and is safe as a laxative. It is used for treating intestinal gas, liver and gall bladder complaints and enlarged liver also.

Religious importance
It is believed that this herb if sprinkled around the home before going to court it helps to win the case and is also used in money spells and in repelling evil and hexes.

Habitat

Cascara Sagrada is a tree that is native to the Pacific Northwest regions of North America.

Catnip
Scientific name: Nepeta cataria

Medicinal value
For home remedies for colds, flu, fevers, upset stomach and insomnia, particularly good for children with upset stomachs in a very mild infusion this herb is a very effective medicine.

Religious importance
It is believed that the large leaves, well dried are used to mark pages in magical books. They are also used in conjunction with rose petals in love sachets to create a psychic bond between you and your cat.

Habitat
Moist soils like the one throughout North America is appropriate for the growth of this perennial reaching to 3 feet high.

Cat's Claw
Scientific name: Uncaria tomentosa

Medicinal value
This herb is also known as una de gato and is used for the treatment of arthritis, gastritis, tumors, dysentery, female hormonal imbalances, viral infections. This herb should not be taken by those who have received an organ transplant or by pregnant or nursing women.

Cayenne
Scientific name: Capsicum spp.

Medicinal value
For herbal use, the peppers are usually ground into a powder and mixed with other powdered herbs in capsules.

This herb is used for all sorts of arthritis and muscle aches and it also benefits heart and circulation when taken alone or added to other remedies. This herb normalizes blood pressure and is good for ulcer. It is used in antibiotic combinations, for menstrual cramps and as a part of treatment for depression.

Religious importance
It is believed that Cayenne pepper scattered around your house breaks bad spells. Adding it to love powders will ensure that your love will be spicy, and can inflame the loved one with passion.

Habitat
Good, rich soil, plenty of water and full sun are perfect for this herb's growth. The peppers are dried after ripening.

Cedar
Scientific name: Cedrus spp.

Religious importance
It is believed that this herb is used in rituals to attracts money and is also used in purification and healing. It is a symbol of power and longevity. If this herb is hung in home it protects against lightning. Juniper can be used in place of cedar.

Habitat
Throughout the world a variety of cedars grow and hence each variety has a typical type of climate that suits its growth.

Chamomile
Scientific name: Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile), Anthemus nobilis (Roman chamomile)

Medicinal value
This herb is used as tea for nerves and menstrual cramps. The tea is also useful for babies and small children with colds and stomach troubles. For inducing sleep in insomniac conditions and wash sore eyes and open sores this herb is advised.

Religious importance
It is believed that this herb attracts money and if added to incense produces relaxed state for better meditation. If it is added to a ritual bath it is said to attract love.

Habitat
Chamomile is an annual that adapts to most soils, likes lots of water and full sun. It grows up to 20 inches tall.

Chickweed
Scientific name: Stellaria media

Medicinal value
This herb is an excellent source of many B vitamins and various minerals and thus is used to treat bronchitis, pleurisy, coughs, colds and as a blood builder. Externally it is good for skin diseases, and the tea added to the bath is good for soothing skin irritations and rashes.

Religious importance
It is believed that if this herb is carried or used in spells it attracts love and maintains relationship.

Habitat
This annual herb grows throughout temperate areas of North America and Europe as it prefers full sun, average to poor soils and infrequent watering.

Cinnamon
Scientific name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Medicinal value
This herb is used for acute symptoms, as this herb is a stimulant to other herbs and the body, enabling herbal remedies to work faster. It is a blood purifier and an prevents infections. .

Religious importance
It is believed that if this herb is burned in incense, cinnamon will promote high spirituality. It is also used to stimulate the passions of the male.

Clover Red
Scientific name: Trifolium pratense

Medicinal value
This herb is used as a nerve tonic, as a sedative for exhaustion, to strengthen children with weak systems and is used with children for coughs, bronchitis, wheezing, as it is mild to their systems. In combination with other drugs it is used for the treatment of cancer and for skin eruptions (acne).

Religious importance
It is believed that this herb brings luck, prosperity and health. Carrying a three-leaf clover gives you protection and if worn over the right breast it will bring you success in all undertakings.

Habitat
Clover being an excellent cover crop is planted in fallow areas and turned under in the fall, it makes an excellent fertilizer for poor soils.

Cloves
Scientific name: Eugenia caryophyllata

Medicinal value
This herb stops toothache when it is applied directly to the cavity as oil. It is very useful with people who have cold extremities. Cloves promote sweating with fevers, colds, and flu and are often used in remedies for whooping cough. Cloves are also safe and effective for relieving vomiting during pregnancy.

Religious importance
It is believed that Clove worn in an amulet drives away negativity and hostility and stop gossip. It is often carried to stimulate the memory and can be added to attraction sachets. It is placed in sachets with mint and rose to chase away melancholy and to help one sleep soundly.

Coltsfoot
Scientific name: Tussilago farfara

Medicinal value
This herb is used to treat respiratory problems and acts as a soother for the stomach and intestines. A combination of horehound, ginger, licorice root and Coltsfoot soothes throat when used as a cough syrup.

Religious importance
It is believed that this herb is added to love sachets and is used in spells for peace and tranquility.

Habitat
This herb prefers damp, clay soil along with partial sun. height ranging from 5 to 18 inches this herb is a perennial.

Comfrey
Scientific name: Symphytum officinale

Medicinal value
Besides being a healer for wounds, burn, sores and bruises when applied as an ointment Comfrey is an effective remedy for coughs, ulcers, healing broken bones, sprains and asthma.

It must be kept in mind that large dosages can cause liver damage and if used externally it should be used as tea rather than capsules.

Religious importance
It is believed that Comfrey ensures safe travelling and if put in some luggage it prevents it from being stolen and brings good luck to the carrier.

Habitat
Well-drained soils and partial shade are the requirements of this 3 feet high perennial that has its growth from Canada to Georgia and Far West as Missouri, in the wild.

Cornflower
Scientific name: Centaurea cyanus

Medicinal value
The juice of the stem of this herb treats wounds and cuts.

Religious importance
It is believed that Cornflower promotes and enhances psychic sight and normal sight as well.

Habitat
This 2 feet tall, annual herb is adaptable to many types of soils and climatic conditions.

Cramp Bark
Scientific name: Viburnum opulus

Medicinal value
This herb is mainly used for treating feminine problems like aiding menstrual cramps, after birth, preventing miscarriages and internal hemorrhages and is used as an uterine sedative also.