Moonwort - The Herbs

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Moonwort
The Herbs



(Botrychium spp.)

Folk Name: Unshoe-Horse

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Moon

Element: Water

Powers: Money, Love

Magical Uses: Moonwort placed in boxes and bags supposedly produces silver. It has long been used in money spells of all types.

This fern is also used in opening locks (by placing it in the keyhole) and breaking chains (by simply touching them).

Horses as well as humans who accidentally step on it lose their shoes, according to ancient tradition.

Moonwort is also utilized in love spells.