Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Life-Everlasting
The Herbs

(Anaphalis spp; Gnaphalium uliginosum, Antennaria dioica)

Folk Names: Chafe Weed, Everlasting, Field Balsam, Indian Posy, Old Field Balsam, Sweet Scented Life-Everlasting, White Balsam

Powers: Longevity, Health, Healing

Magical Uses: Use in spells of longevity, as well as for restoring youth. It is also kept in the home or carried to prevent sickness and ill-health.

Drink an infusion of life-everlasting every morning, before eating or drinking anything else, while saying:

Chills and ills, pains and banes,

Do your fasting with life everlasting.

This will ensure a long life comparatively free of illness.