We use it for: Cancer, gargle, hayfever, hemorrhage, mucous membranes, sinus congestion, wounds. Astringent and stimulant. Makes sore throat gargle. Magickal: Opens mind and voice; strengthens and coalesces reserves of power in the face of adversity or opposition; areas of inner conflict and self-invalidation will be made apparent and resolved. An old Germanic poem says "A bayberry candle burned to the socket brings food to the larder and gold to the pocket."