{"product_id":"horehound","title":"Horehound","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eHorehound\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bitter, earthy herb traditionally used in folk magic, herbalism, protection work, healing rituals, and spiritual cleansing. Known for its strong protective energy, Horehound is often used to guard the home, strengthen personal power, support clear communication, and remove unwanted spiritual influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHorehound is native to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eEurope, North Africa, and Central Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e and has naturalized widely in other regions, including the Americas. It is a perennial member of the mint family with grey-green, downy leaves and a strong bitter taste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHistorically, Horehound has been used for centuries in European, Mediterranean, and folk herbal traditions. It appears in classical Greek and Roman herbal writing, including the works of Dioscorides and other ancient writers, and was widely known as a bitter herb for coughs, colds, digestion, and household remedies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe name \u003cstrong data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003ehorehound\u003c\/strong\u003e is often linked to the Old English word \u003cstrong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003e“hoar,”\u003c\/strong\u003e meaning grey or white-haired, referring to the plant’s pale, woolly-looking leaves. This is why it is also called \u003cstrong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003ewhite horehound\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003ehoarhound\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn folk culture, Horehound became well known in teas, syrups, old-fashioned horehound candy, and throat lozenges. Its bitter taste and long-standing connection to the breath and chest also made it symbolically useful for spiritual cleansing, breath work, truth-speaking, and strengthening the voice. Britannica notes that Horehound leaves and flowering tops have been used for flavouring beverages and candies, while infusions and extracts have a long history of traditional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7vr6qg\" data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003eMagical Correspondences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"3953\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2970\"\u003eIntentions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protection, healing, cleansing, exorcism, uncrossing, truth, clarity, voice, courage, spiritual strength, removing negativity\u003cbr data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003eElement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air, sometimes Fire\u003cbr data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003ePlanet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury, sometimes Sun\u003cbr data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3188\"\u003eZodiac Signs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gemini, Virgo\u003cbr data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3223\"\u003eGender\/Energy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masculine \/ active\u003cbr data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3257\"\u003eChakras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Throat Chakra, Solar Plexus, Root Chakra\u003cbr data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3323\"\u003eDeities \u0026amp; Spirits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apollo, Hermes\/Mercury, Brigid, Asclepius, ancestral healing spirits\u003cbr data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"3395\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3412\"\u003eMagical Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protection spells, cleansing baths, spiritual washes, healing sachets, uncrossing work, divination incense, truth-speaking rituals, throat chakra work\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smudge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46516260962534,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/5213\/8214\/files\/horehound_1bb45b7e-aad3-4711-842d-5c0b8f9c2889.png?v=1781038818","url":"https:\/\/smudgemetaphysical.com\/fr\/products\/horehound","provider":"Smudge Metaphysical Spiritual Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}