Mullein is thought to instill courage and health, provide protection, and to attract love. An old superstition exists that witches in their incantations use lamps and candles with wicks of this sort. To avoid nightmares, put a sachet of mullein flowers under your pillow for relief. Bathe in this herb to bring bravery and keeps enemies at bay. A few leaves in the shoe keeps the wearer from becoming ill.  Magical properties include an ownership by Mercury, and it associates with the element of fire. It is feminine in nature and associated with the God Jupiter.