In magical practice this other worldly herb can be employed in matters of love. The fresh flowers may be used in spells that open one’s heart to the idea of love, while dried flowers may be used for the opposite. The extracted juice can be used to charm objects for protection against malicious fairies and other spirits. It can also be used in charms for astral flight, and journeying to the Underworld where the King and Queen of Elphame rule. Charms of Foxglove protect the bearer allowing them to pass into this realm and return safely. Alternately, the juice from the plant can be used to negate the harshness of iron blades when their use is desired in conjunction with the more delicate powers of nature