Mandrake
Scientific name: Podophyllum peltatum

Medicinal value
This herb is a strong gland stimulants and is used to treat skin problems, digestion, and chronic liver diseases. Pregnant women should not use this herb Religious importance
It is believed that mandrake is used in homes as a powerful protection and if carried by men it promotes fertility and cure impotency.

Marigold
Scientific name: Calendula spp.

Medicinal value
This herb is used to treat headaches, earaches and reduces fevers. It is excellent for heart, circulation and to heal wounds and bruises.

Religious importance
It is believed that fresh marigolds in rooms heighten the energy within and if placed under the pillow before bed it induces clairvoyance. It is also used to attract and see the fairies.

Habitat
This annual plant is adaptable to many soils and need plenty of water and full sun to grow properly.

Marjoram
Scientific names: Origanum majorana

Medicinal value
This herb is an effective cure for asthma, coughs and is used to strengthen the stomach and intestines.

Religious importance
It is believed Marjoram should be added to all love charms and sachets.

Habitat
It is a perennial plant with an height of 1- 3 feet and prefers all kinds of soils, full sun and rich soil.

Marshmallow
Scientific name: Althea officinalis

Medicinal value
This herb aids in the spittle of difficult mucous and phlegm, helps to relax and soothe the bronchial tubes. It is an anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory for joints and the digestive system. Externally with cayenne it is used to treat blood poisoning, burns and gangrene.

Habitat
Marshmallow needs marshes and swamps to grow. It is a perennial growing to 4 feet tall.

Meadowsweet
Scientific name: Filipendula ulmaria

Medicinal value
This herb is used to treat headaches, fever, arthritis, rheumatism, menstrual cramps, flu and diarrhea in children. It also helps in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse.

Religious importance
It is believed that Meadowsweet is used in love spells and blossoms placed in the home to bring peace and tranquility.

Habitat
This perennial prefers wet soils and marshes and has an height of 6 feet.

Mugwort
Scientific name: Artemisia vulgaris

Medicinal value
This herb is used to treat nervousness, shaking, insomnia, induce menses and cramp bark. Often used to stimulate the liver and as a digestive aid. Pregnant women should not use it.

Religious importance
It is believed that if carried it prevents poisoning and stroke. Fresh leaves rubbed on magical tools increases powers. If this is placed beneath the pillow it promotes astral travel and good dreams.

Habitat
They prefer dry areas in full sun for growing till height and it is a perennial shrubby plant

Mullein
Scientific name: Verbascum spp.

Medicinal value
This herb is not addictive or poisonous and is as a painkiller and to bring on sleep. It loosens mucous and for treating lung ailments.

Religious importance
It is believed that Mullein is worn to give the carrier courage, prevent animal attacks and accidents when in the wilderness. In a sleeping pillow it guards against nightmares.

Habitat
This8 feet tall plant is adaptable to many types of soil and is a prolific self- sower.

Myrrh
Scientific name: Commiphora myrrha

Medicinal value
This herb is a powerful antiseptic and is a strong cleaning and healing agent, soothing the body and speeding the healing process. It is most often used in mouthwashes, gargles and tooth pastes for fighting and preventing gum disease.

Religious importance
It is believed if Myrrh is burned it purifies and protect. It is used to consecrate and purify ritual tools and objects needing to be blessed.

Myrtle
Scientific name: Myrtus communis

Medicinal value
Myrtle is used to treat bronchitis, bruises, bad breath, wounds, colds, sinusitis and coughs.

Religious importance
It is believed that Myrtle is burned as an incense to bring beauty, honor Diana and to Venus and is a symbol of glory and happy love. A distillation of the leaves and flowers combined will make a wonderful beauty wash for the face, and is known as "angel water". It is used in spells to keep love alive and exciting.

Habitat
This plant has a preference for warm climates. It has small pointed leaves, and grows to about 12 feet high. Its blossoms are small, white, and in clusters. The leaves are gathered and dried for use in August.

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