A to Z Herbarium: Ivy

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Ivy

Protection, healing

 

Ivy is worn by brides for good luck; women will carry it for good luck in general. It protects against negativity and disaster wherever it grows or proliferates.

Symbolically, ivy is feminine. When paired with holly, which is symbolically masculine, it is said it will bring peace in the home between husband and wife for the following year.

Thyrsus

Though ivy is potentially toxic, especially in large doses, it has nevertheless been used to treat ailments such as...