Spagyric: The Alchemy of Plants

 

Spagyria is a traditional form of plant alchemy based on the principle of “solve et coagula” which is to  dissolve and recombine.

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A plant is separated into its three philosophical components:​

Salt → Materia Medica

The Body of the Plant

The physical expression of the plant: Constituents, tissues, minerals, actions, energetics, organ affinities, preparations.

The question: What does this plant do in the body?

Mercury → Materia Energetica

The Spirit of the Plant

The moving, living, relational aspect of the plant: Its movement through the body, aromatic qualities, patterns, cycles, and relationship with the human system.

The question: How does this plant move, communicate, and interact?

Sulfur → Materia Magica

The Soul of the Plant

The essence, character, symbolism, archetype, and spiritual relationship.

Planetary correspondences, elements, deities, tarot, ritual associations, magical traditions.

The question: What wisdom, ritual, and magic does this plant carry?

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