Name: CENTAURIUM spp.
Toxicity: not known
C. erythraea (Feverwort) Continent: Eurasia Habitat: VI, VII
C. pulchellum (Centaury) Continent: Eurasia Habitat: III, VI
Applicable Plant Components: herb, flower
Convocational: herb
Psychical: herb
Harmonical: herb
Pacificatory: flower
Theurgical: herb
Vulnerary: herb
Plenitudinal: herb
Anecdotal: The spirit within Centaurium is invoked to address spiritual pain associated with past, genetous events that led to the loss of will as well as the loss of spiritual energy or direction. It is a formidable incarnant for reconciling endopsychic wounds including broken hearts. It provides inordinate protection against malevolent spirits, especially those that shoot invisible arrows. The properties extend to include exorcising those that perpetrate the loss of comprehension regarding dreams and visions. It is believed that Centaurium is at it’s finest as smudge or steam entreated during nights when the stars are bright and vivid. Perhaps distasteful to some I learned that when Centaurium is added to plover or lapwing blood and burned in a lamp it invokes malevolent spirits in order to identify and defeat them. In no manner could I personally consider, condone or excuse such practices in my own life. I offer this information only because I found it in the historic record.