WOOD SORREL (Oxalis acetosella)

YELLOW WOOD SORREL (Oxalis acetosella)

This is one of the magickal herbs associated with the fairies, elves and woodland spirits. In the old and enchanted country of Ireland, shamrock (or wood sorrel) was held sacred to the leprechauns, believed to attract them if planted in a secluded garden or woodland. 

As a herb of magick, wood sorrel leaves are commonly used in healing rituals, and carried as charms to protect the heart. The tiny flowers are called by the Welsh "fairy bells" and are believed to ring the merry peals which call the elves to moonlight dance and revelry. 

The Elf-Dance N. J. O. Blommér

“Merry elves, their morrice pacing

To aërial minstrelsy,

Emerald rings on brown heath tracing,

Trip it deft and merrily.”

~Sir Walter Scott.