Magickal herbs - Holly hock

Holly hock ( Holy mallow) (Wild marsh mallow)

Planet Venus

Element water

associated with Ceres, Demeter

Magical uses

There is even a recipe dating from 1660 that recommends combining Hollyhock, Marigolds, Wild Thyme and Hazel buds in order to allow mortals to see the fairy folk.

The flower essence of black hollyhock is useful for coming to grips with the void and for introspection.

Fertility and fruitfulness

Hollyhock is associated with Lammas because of its tendency to reproduce in abundance.

grown close to homes to promote fertility.

Hollyhocks can be used in magickal work for any spells concerned with fertility.

protection and safety.

Prosperity

Planting hollyhocks in your garden and around your yard draw prosperity and material gain to you and your home.

These showy blossoms also attract helpful faeries and good fortune.

grown close to homes to promote abundance in the household, both in power and wealth

Hollyhocks can be used in magickal work for any spells concerned with wealth

Healing

Healing from the Past,

Healing Land,

Reconnecting with Old Ways,

Remembering Past Lives,

babies used to chew on them to sooth the teething process

Hollyhocks were used to prevent miscarriages

Difficult labors were soothed by ingesting Hollyhock shoots

The flower is used to make a medicinal tea.
People use hollyhock for preventing and treating breathing disorders and digestive tract problems.
Some people apply hollyhock directly to the skin for treating ulcers and painful swelling (inflammation).

Strengthening

Confidence and Spiritual Energy, Strengthening Memory

Rebirth

Egyptians made wreaths of Hollyhock which were buried with mummies, indicating that in that culture, the plant had connotations with the circle of life, leading the dead into their new lives.

Safety

Hollyhock might be safe for most people, but the possible side effects aren't known.