Sorceries, Elf Magick, and driving away enchantments. Used as a luck generator in legal matters and for winning in court. Place near doors and windows to drive away evil and bad vibrations. To make a wish, stand in an open area, facing east and concentrate on your wish; turn to your left until you are facing east again, continually sprinkling buckthorn powder (or an infusion made with Buckthorn bark) as you turn.