Ep. 43: Nigella "Blessing Seeds"

Join us on an enchanting journey as we delve into the captivating world of Nigella, also known as Blessing Seeds. In this episode, we unravel the rich history, mystical lore, and potent magical properties that make Nigella an interesting choice for Practical Magic. Discover the captivating tales of how this small seed found its place in ancient civilizations, including its use as a beauty aid by the legendary Cleopatra and a powerful liver and digestive aid by the esteemed Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine.As we delve deeper into the esoteric realm, we uncover Nigella's role in spiritual practices and magical workings. We'll explore its association with the planet Venus and the element of water, and how it has been employed in a myriad of rituals focused on binding, blessing, healing, uncovering hidden truths, and the enigmatic art of Glamour Magick.WARNING: SPOILERS ABOUND!TOPIC MAP(00:00) Intro(06:09) Nigella in the Movie(11:29) Sneak Peek of Original Song "What Love is Like"(13:22) Nigella or Nigellus? Transcript/Closed Captioning Clarification(15:14) What's Milkthistle got to do with it?(17:10) Mentions of Nigella in Alternate Scripts/Blue Leaf Rose(20:20) Movie Grimoire Banishing Page comparison with replica courtesy of Isis Chandler(30:51) Intro to Nigella Science - Kalonji(32:08) Nigella Damascena vs. Nigella Hispanica & seed usage (48:10) Nigella Medicinal Properties(50:08) 9 Health Benefits of Kalonji/Using Nigella Seeds in your routine(1:06:35) Toxicity in Damascena(1:10:34) Ad Break(1:12:04) Card Pull (1:15:58) Magick & Lore(1:19:59) Love in a Mist / Love Spells w. Nigella/Hypatia(1:32:00) Flower Color Meanings(1:38:00) Interesting Facts about Love in a Mist Nigella Flowers(1:39:55) Nigella Spells & Recipes Inspired by Practical Magic(1:43:24) Black Cumin vs. Brown Cumin(1:52:13) Support the Podcast!SOCIALS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SOURCESDISCLAIMERThe Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic.The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media.The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the move score music shared within the podcast.All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.