# Substitute for Sweetgrass? **URL:** \ **Category:** Q&A\ **Tags:** plants\ **Created:** [August 14, 2022, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/substitute-for-sweetgrass/26718 "2022-08-14T23:08:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Rev\_Angel](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/rev_angel/32/22951_2.png) [@Rev\_Angel](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Rev_Angel)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2022, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/substitute-for-sweetgrass/26718/1 "2022-08-14T23:08:12Z")
Hi all, I want to make Florida water, and the recipe mentions sweetgrass, which is something we canโ€™t buy here in the Netherlands. Is there a substitute I can use? Thanks ๐Ÿ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![MeganB](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/meganb/32/42726_2.png) [@MeganB](https://forum.spells8.com/u/MeganB)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2022, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/substitute-for-sweetgrass/26718/2 "2022-08-15T00:26:22Z")
Hey there ๐Ÿ˜Š If youโ€™re using this recipe ([Florida Water DIY Recipe โ€“ Spells8](https://spells8.com/topic/florida-water-diy-recipe/)) then thereโ€™s actually a whole section a bit further down with a list of herbs you can choose from. Any of these will do. It says to choose at least two from each group. > **Aromatic greens:** > 4 parts fresh [Mint](https://spells8.com/lessons/peppermint-magical-properties-uses/) > 4 parts fresh [Basil](https://spells8.com/lessons/basil-herbal-magic/) > 4 parts fresh [Rosemary](https://spells8.com/lessons/rosemary-witchcraft/) > > **Florals:** > 3 parts [Rose](https://spells8.com/lessons/rose-magical-properties/) Petals (fresh) > 3 parts Jasmine (dried or fresh) > 3 parts [Lavender](https://spells8.com/lessons/lavender-herbal-witchcraft/) (dried) > > **Citrus:** > 2 parts [Lemon](https://spells8.com/lessons/lemon-magick-uses/) Peel > 2 parts Orange Peel > 2 parts Lime Peel > > **Spice:** > 1-part Allspice Berries > 1-part [Cinnamon](https://spells8.com/lessons/cinnamon-herbal-magic/) Sticks > 1-part [Cloves](https://spells8.com/lessons/cloves-uses-protection/) ---
**Author:** ![Rev\_Angel](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/rev_angel/32/22951_2.png) [@Rev\_Angel](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Rev_Angel)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2022, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/substitute-for-sweetgrass/26718/3 "2022-08-15T00:36:42Z")
oh thanks, @MeganB I printed the recipe sheet a while ago and had not bookmarked the page itself. This helps a lot ๐Ÿ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![MeganB](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/meganb/32/42726_2.png) [@MeganB](https://forum.spells8.com/u/MeganB)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2022, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/substitute-for-sweetgrass/26718/4 "2022-08-15T12:34:30Z")
Youโ€™re welcome! Iโ€™m happy to help ๐Ÿ˜Š ---
**Author:** ![jan\_TheGreenWitch](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/jan_thegreenwitch/32/34927_2.png) [@jan\_TheGreenWitch](https://forum.spells8.com/u/jan_TheGreenWitch)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2022, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/substitute-for-sweetgrass/26718/5 "2022-08-16T19:33:29Z")
Also @Rev_Angel, Iโ€™d look at the property of sweet grass that it represents in Florida Water. Sweet Grassโ€™ role in Florida Water is for energy purification, healing, attracting positive energy, and good fortune. Select an alternative similar to that for this effect. Also, a tip is to use the essential oil for any herb you are missing, that will work too! Alternately, watch this video for a great Florida water - I recently made her version. Iโ€™m going down a bit of a spiritual Hoodoo rabbit hole learning all about it lately, and Florida water has many connections to Hoodoo and the Deep South here in USA. I love this priestessโ€™ video and recipe, she also sells it. When I made mine over the weekend I was so happy with it! ๐Ÿ’š [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/kZOnGdrnPNw/maxresdefault.jpg "How to Make FLORIDA WATER | Black Owned Apothecary Recipe!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZOnGdrnPNw) ---
**Author:** ![Rev\_Angel](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/rev_angel/32/22951_2.png) [@Rev\_Angel](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Rev_Angel)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/substitute-for-sweetgrass/26718/6 "2022-08-23T12:15:39Z")
Thanks, Jan, it was hectic here for a few days ๐Ÿ™‚ This is great I will check that video out. Currently, I am happy to do the daily tea, candle, and one spell, and when I have time I do a few lessons. That is why it took a while to respond. I have a holistic center, and after 2.5 years of Zoom teaching, I am preparing for the first in-person training. Whoohoo, exciting and a lot of work; ---
**Author:** ![jan\_TheGreenWitch](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/jan_thegreenwitch/32/34927_2.png) [@jan\_TheGreenWitch](https://forum.spells8.com/u/jan_TheGreenWitch)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/substitute-for-sweetgrass/26718/7 "2022-08-23T14:33:08Z")
> [@Rev\_Angel](#): > > and after 2.5 years of Zoom teaching, I am preparing for the first in-person training That is very exciting @Rev_Angel - may the goddess be with you and have a fabulously eventful training! ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐Ÿซ ---
**Author:** ![Rev\_Angel](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/rev_angel/32/22951_2.png) [@Rev\_Angel](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Rev_Angel)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/substitute-for-sweetgrass/26718/8 "2022-08-23T19:50:50Z")
Thank you so much ๐Ÿ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/substitute-for-sweetgrass/26718/9 "2022-08-23T21:41:08Z")
[What is Florida Water and Why Do We Want It? ๐Ÿ’š](https://forum.spells8.com/t/what-is-florida-water-and-why-do-we-want-it/1257) [Florida Water Recipe](https://forum.spells8.com/t/florida-water-recipe/14747) These have information on Florida water including diffuser blends & alternate choices for ingredients. ---
**Author:** ![Mistress\_Of\_Herbs](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/mistress_of_herbs/32/21152_2.png) [@Mistress\_Of\_Herbs](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Mistress_Of_Herbs)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2022, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/substitute-for-sweetgrass/26718/10 "2022-08-29T04:54:09Z")
@Rev_Angel Juniper is a great substitute for sweetgrass. If u are wanting it for protection and healing then try a blend of cedar and bay. ---
**Author:** ![Rev\_Angel](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/rev_angel/32/22951_2.png) [@Rev\_Angel](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Rev_Angel)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/substitute-for-sweetgrass/26718/11 "2022-08-31T18:33:15Z")
Thank you, I have those available ๐Ÿ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Mistress\_Of\_Herbs](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/mistress_of_herbs/32/21152_2.png) [@Mistress\_Of\_Herbs](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Mistress_Of_Herbs)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/substitute-for-sweetgrass/26718/12 "2022-09-11T20:26:43Z")
@Rev_Angel u are most welcome. Happy to help ---
**Author:** ![system](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/0/03a36f287b02af72f5e723fa061ccdee5315e712.png) [@system](https://forum.spells8.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2023, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/substitute-for-sweetgrass/26718/13 "2023-03-10T20:27:34Z")
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