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.