Briony/Bryony
Written By: By Lady Celestina
Name: Bryony / Briony
Latin Name: Bryonia Alba, Bryony spp diocia
Folk Name(s): Gout Root, Ladies Seal, Mad Root,
Snake Grape, Tamus, Tetterberry, Wild Hops,
Wild Vine, Wood Vine, English Mandrake,
White Bryony
Gender: Masculine / Hot
Planet: Mars
Element: Earth / Fire
Part of Herb used: Roots
Magickal & Mystical Powers: Image, Money {Prosperity}, Protection
Magickal & Mystical Uses:
The Bryony / Briony root is often used as an alternative or substitute
for the Mandrake root. Money left near the root will increase -
as long the money is left near the root. The root is also hung in
residences and in gardens as a protection against bad weather.
Description of herb: : The herb sprouts long, rough, tender branches.
The leaves are rough and cut into a vine leaf’s five part pattern.
The leaves tend towards a green & white color. The herb has long whitish roots.
It grows on banks, or under hedges.
It flowers in July and August.
Caution & Warning:
Although the herb can be used by highly skilled, experienced and trained
healers & physicians for internal medicinal use - it is strongly NOT
advised or recommended for the common herbal user to attempt to
use this herb internally.
This herb has been classed as and is considered a poison -
internal use is not advised.