This week’s magical herb is mustard. Mustard seeds’ flavor can vary through sweet, spicy, nutty and earthy. While often considered a popular American condiment, mustard seeds are also used frequently in French and German cooking.

Latin Name: Brassica juncea

Other Names: Indian Mustard, Leaf Mustard, Chinese Mustard

Gender: Masculine

Element: Fire

Planet: Mars

Sign: Aries, Scorpio

Day: Tuesday

Deities and Beings: Ares, Asclepius, Freya, Mars

Parts Used: Leaf, seed

Magical Uses: Fertility, mental powers, protection

If you’re interested in more magickal herbs, check out the full Magical Herb of the Week series.

Want to know even more about magical herbs? Check out The Herbal Magic Correspondences Guide for information on nearly 600 herbs and plants.

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