Witch Grass (Dog or Couch Grass)

Witch Grass has many names associated with its uses, Couch Grass, Dog Grass, Quack Grass and Twitch Grass. It is a rhizome, that many consider a weed, and is a hardy but invasive plant found all over the world. Witch Grass root was used as a substitute for coffee and flour during famine and its leaves are highly nutritious. Witch Grass was used as a diuretic, to aid with urinary issues and kidney stones, soothe mucus membranes, useful for enlarged prostates and treating liver complaints and jaundice. Harvesting, braiding and drying the grass makes effective charms to hang in your home for protection and later burned for banishings and clearings. Witch Grass has been used to attract and dominate a lover by placing it under your bed or in your bath. Witch Grass can remove any hex or curse without sending it back to the source and can strengthen any spell purpose. Witch Grass can drive negativity away and promote happiness and good fortune. Used as a protection or an attraction your intentions guide how it works for you. For a Breakup Spell place the names on two seperate candles, put Witch Grass (Dog Grass) on one and Catnip on the other. Burn the candles for 7 days moving them further apart each day.