The Greeks said mint was once a nymph, Minthe, turned into the plant by a jealous Persephone. She could not undo the change, but she could not take away the scent either.
Origin & Traditional Use
Mentha spicata is the common garden mint of Europe and the Mediterranean, named for its spear-shaped leaves. It was traditionally used in teas, sauces and sweets, and strewn on floors to sweeten rooms.
Uses by Tradition
Witchcraft & Folk Magick
- Healing sachet: stuffed into a small pillow or bag and kept close during spiritual recovery.
- Clear thinking: the scent is used to wake the mind before study or divination.
- Love blends: added to love incense and sachets for its Venusian rulership.
Hoodoo & Rootwork
- Money: mint is a common addition to money-drawing washes and sachets; rub a leaf on your wallet or cash drawer.
- Cleansing: added to baths and floor washes for a fresh, clean start.
A Simple Working
- Steep a tablespoon of spearmint in a cup of hot water and let it cool.
- Strain the tea into a small bowl.
- Dip a cloth in it and wipe your wallet, cash box or till.
- Light a green chime candle nearby.
- Speak plainly about the money you want to come in.
- Pour the rest of the tea over your front step.
Pairs Well With
- Basil, a fellow money herb for washes.
- Cinnamon, to warm and speed money work.
- Rose petals, for love sachets.
- A green chime candle, for money workings.
Lore & History
The Greek geographer Strabo records a hill near Pylos named after Minthe, close to a precinct of Hades. Mint was also used in ancient Greek funeral rites to mask the smell of death.
What You Receive
Cut dried spearmint leaf, available in 1 oz, 2 oz and 1 lb.
Did You Know?
Spearmint’s main scent molecule is carvone. Its mirror-image form, made of the same atoms arranged the other way round, smells of caraway instead.
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 1 oz, 2 oz, 1 lb |
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