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Poison, bane, toxin. These are all warning labels that tell us to stay away. But for those brave, or reckless enough to take a closer look, there is more to be discovered. What is it about poison that fascinates and seduces some, while terrifying and repelling others? These potent substances have been used for medicine, murder and mind-altering effects for millennia. Poison is a universal concept and humans have had many beliefs regarding how it worked and how to protect against it. Poison, as a metaphor has been used to describe things like love and knowledge, or toxic situations and people. There is much more to the nature of poison than it being deadly and to avoid it. It is part of our most ancient history and looking into the past about beliefs regarding poison, contagion and death give us clues to the unseen nature of this force. #thepoisonpathherbal #thepoisonpath #poisonpath #veneficium #pharmakeia #occultherbalism #toxicology #ethnobotany #ethnopharmacology #botanicaltoxins #poisonmagic #flyingointments #greenwitchcraft #nightshades #solanaceae #entheogens #ethnobotanicals #witchcraft https://www.instagram.com/p/Co95meLrWfn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I took the time to order 5 books. • My order came today. • First book I want to read is Verdant Gnosis Cultivating the Green Path, Volume 3 by Catamara Rosarium, Marcus McCoy, & Jenn Zahrt PhD • Plants of the Devil by Corinne Boyer • Veneficium Magic, Witchcraft, and The Poison Path by Daniel A. Schulke • Thirteen Pathways of Occult Herbalism By Daniel A Schulke • The Luminous Stone Lucifer in Western Esotericism by Michael Howard and Daniel A. Schulke • Yes I have a lot to read this month. But trust me I’ll give you a review on these books. • #verdantgnosis #plantsofthedevil #veneficium #thirteenpathwaysofoccultherbalism #theluminousstone #witchcraft #witchvibes #witchlife #witchesofinstagram #poisonmagic #greenpath #darkmoonmagic #darkmoonshaman ##shamanlife #shamanvibes #shamancraft #shamanofinstagram #shamanwitch

Tea anyone? ☠️☠️☠️ The Poison Path Herbal describes the why and how of this thing we call the Poison Path. Both of those words contain a lot of meaning and baggage and make it sound like a tradition in and of itself, it’s not. There is enough plant lore and personal gnosis that you could fill lifetimes just working with plants like these, but they can also be added to your existing practice independently. You may only be called to work with a few of these plants, or if you are like me, you will become obsessed with all of them. Obsessed with the idea of poison in general. Toxicology is a fascinating topic and when we look at the history of poison we find that it has a very close and ancient connection to magical practice. The Posion Path explores many different types of plants and ways of working with them, and not all of them are deadly and dangerous. After walking a few steps on this path you quickly learn that what we call a thing is often very different than what it actually is. #thepoisonpathherbal #poisonherbal #poisonformulary #poisonpath #thepoisonpath #veneficium #pharmakeia #banefulherbs #balefulherbsb#poisonmagic #cobymichael #nightshades #ethnobotanicals #entheogens #ethnobotany #toxicology #witchcraft #occultherbalism https://www.instagram.com/p/CYjvjFtrOtx/?utm_medium=tumblr

Getting inspired for next month’s presentation on datura! “Datura is a plant of the nocturnal garden, along with other plants associated with the moon, sleep, and the psychic realm. It can be used to honor the primeval goddess Nyx, who is an embodiment of the night, and her children, Hypnos, Morpheus, and Thanatos, the gods of sleep, dreams, and death. Datura rules the night and is associated with nocturnal creatures, such as the moth, owl, and wolf. Datura blossoms point upward toward the night sky, like trumpets from the underworld, the nocturnal flowers opening at dusk. The blossoms are sometimes called moonflowers and resemble the night-blooming moon vine Ipomoea alba, a tropical morning glory. In the evening hours, datura sends out from its flowers a sweet and intoxicating aroma, which is said to be capable of inducing trance. Datura's relative Brugmansia is called angel's trumpet because its flowers point downward from the heavens. As part of the nocturnal realm, thorn apple is dreaming plant, used to gain the power of divination and soul flight. The flowers can be placed around the bed of a person who is trying No dream prophetically. As a psychic herb of lunar nature, it awakens tie cown and third eye, enhancing psychic ability and clarity and giv. in insight into the meaning of dreams. It can also be used to ward off nightmares and for protection during sleep.” The Poison Path Herbal. Datura Elixir from @poisonplantwitchery and Southern Botanic Oracle card by @lapantherestudio - #datura #thornapple #nighsthade #poisongarfen #poisonpath #thepoisonpath #thepoisonpathherbal #veneficium #poisonwitch #poisonmagic #plantspiritallies #magicalherbalism #occultherbalism https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnhr3ukr7DP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Veneficium, from Latin venenum for poison was synonymous with maleficia or witchcraft. The transmission of the first venom took place in the Garden of Eden, a physical and spiritual corruption. The intoxicating fire from the heavens given to us through the wisdom of the Serpent. We are the venomous bybroduct of the world’s creation, infecting and transforming all we touch. I’ll be doing my Poison Magic presentation for Luna Mujer International Coven this Thursday. Hosted by @brujapower Poison magic comes from an interest in pre-modern ideas about toxins both physical and spiritual, folklore and superstition surrounding contagion and protection against poison and the intimate relationship between the poisoner and witch archetype. Both of these individuals wield power, break taboo and go against the norms. Poison whether physical or spiritual can be wielded to gain personal power and gnosis, whether through transformation and plant spirit relationships or more nefarious means. There are many poisoner figures throughout history, many of them women. The legendary, feminist folk heroes who were also believed to deal in the occult. Weaving together poison history and lore, Coby Michael author of The Poison Path Herbal creates a tapestry of occult philosophy and magical potential. Poison Magic can be applied to everyday life to transmute toxic energies, protect your boundaries and reclaim your power. - #poisonpath #thepoisonpath #thepoisonpathherbal #poisonmagic #veneficium #maleficium #darkherbalism #occultherbalist #cobymichael #banefulherbs #occulttoxicology (at Saint Petersburg, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnhMreVr7zC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“Dosage is Unreliable and Based on Numerous Individual Factors ***Do not consume these plants*** Even those under the guidance of a professional herbalist/shamanic practitioner or ethnobotanical expert run the risk of poisoning themselves to the point of death. This article is meant for informational purposes only. This is NOT supposed to be a pleasant experience and the plant spirits lived up to that tenfold. My findings and experience are proof that there is not a reliable or safe way of measuring the dosage of these plants. Each individual plant will also interact differently with each individual’s metabolism, as we see in nature certain critters eat the berries of this plant with no noticeable effect. Ingesting these toxic plants directly through an herbal infusion if the most dangerous way to work with these plants since the body is able to absorb a higher percentage of alkaloids. Topical application through oils and ointments is the safer route to take since these plants have pain relieving properties they have been used historically in medical salves.” -Coby Michael Some bits from a 2017 belladonna experience. Full article @patheosofficial link on Facebook - - #poisonpath #thepoisonpath #belladonna #deadlynightshade #atropabelladonna #veneficium #poisonmagic #samhain (at Saint Petersburg, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjs-Cnvr9F9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Check out the online course that I wrote for @thehouseoftwigs school of ritual run by @q.mebpdx 💙 this is an extensive work-at-your-own-pace course providing students with a detailed breakdown of The Poison Path, it’s key concepts and some of the most important plants. The class is practical in nature offering various ways of incorporating poisonous and psychoactive plants into ritual. Sign up @thehouseoftwigs - #thepoisonpathherbal #poisonherbal #poisonformulary #poisonpath #thepoisonpath #veneficium #pharmakeia #banefulherbs #balefulherbsb#poisonmagic #cobymichael #nightshades #ethnobotanicals #entheogens #ethnobotany #toxicology #witchcraft #occultherbalism https://www.instagram.com/p/CiTzbGErL2C/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=