Name: HELLEBORUS spp.

Toxicity: extremely toxic/ violent narcotic

H. foetidus (Stinking Hellebore)

H. viridis (Green Hellebore)

Continent: Europe

Habitat: IV

Applicable Plant Component: root

Sanctificational

Reversional

Theurgical

Protectant

Ecstatic

Resurgent

Anecdotal: The powdered root of Helleborus is strewn for invisibility while passing through dangerous places. Its presence protects against malevolent spirits, purges melancholy, and comforts broken hearts. Its protection extends as a blessing for animals as well. Helleborus is exceedingly dangerous and best used as a garden specimen and only if the garden isn’t browsed by pets or explored by children. All of its properties including its link to sacred cycles still exist even when only in its company and viewed only for its beauty.