Name: POTENTILLA spp.

Toxicity: not known

Common Name: Cinquefoil

Continent: North Temperate Zone

Habitat: many diverse species

Applicable Plant Components: root, herb

Sanctificational: herb

Invitatory: root, herb

Convocational: root

Psychical: root, herb

Harmonical: herb

Pacificatory: root

Reconciliatory: root

Theurgical: herb

Preserval: herb, root

Vulnerary: root

Affixal: root

Affirmational: root

Resurgent: herb, root

Anecdotal: It is often overlooked that powerful plant or animal medicine, when handled during rituals and apprenticeships, can be more than what someone can tolerate. With that in mind, Potentilla is believed capable of resolving illness related to the potency of Bear Medicine. Potentilla is one of the many guardians of safe rebirth. Its spirit is invoked to resolve spiritual pain that has impaired self-expression or ones sense of wellness. It reconciles associated endopsychic wounds and restores harmony to ones spirit.